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FAIR changes Mormon defenders website name
"The Mormon Defense League" is out. "MormonVoices" is in. That change became official Monday, when the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research announced a name change for its website aimed at defending the teachings and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ...
Jews view Mormons favorably; what it means for Mitt Romney
Should Mitt Romney win the Republican presidential nomination, it is unlikely his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be as big an issue in the general election as it has been in the Republican primary campaign. That's the opinion of authors and researchers David E....
A Mormon's guide to surviving the presidential election
Mormon Life says: This is well known blogger C. Jane's response to the publicity and talk surrounding Church members right now.
This week I watched as Mormons flocked to their Facebook pages and Twitter accounts to throw down at the comments left by Pastor Robert Jeffress. The reaction was everywhere. "I AM A MORMON...
Responding with love to the 'Mormons aren't Christians' debate
Mormon Life says: This has lots of good talking points. Another great resource is Michael Otterson's recent column in the Washington Post, "How do Mormons answer 'not Christian' claims?"
Given the current political climate, members of The Church of the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are seeing an increase in the "Mormons aren’t Christians" debate. These tips may help members of...
'Fitting in' as a non-Mormon in Utah
Mormon Life says: It's interesting to read this; while some people have similar experiences, I know others who have vastly different experiences.
Outside of Utah, the membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – the Mormons – is in the minority. Inside of the state that trend is reversed. Newcomers to Utah suddenly find...
Christians Are Better
Mormon Life says: This goes beyond the surface of the Rev. Jeffress debacle and looks more deeply at what he said: Americans should vote for a Chrisitan over a non-Christian, even if that person is moral. What do you think?
In Tuesday’s Republican presidential debate, Rick Perry was asked whether he would repudiate the anti-Mormon comments of Robert Jeffress, the Baptist pastor who introduced Perry at the Oct. 7 Values...
Politics obscure Mormon doctrine, church differences
Mormon Life says: Two LDS scholars talk about what most non-LDS people mean when they say "Christian."
When the pastor of a Dallas megachurch called the Mormon faith a "cult" and a "false religion" at a recent political rally in reference to the faith of two Republican presidential candidates, he...
What do Americans think about Mormons?
Mormon Life says: Deeper analysis of a survey taken back in July.
Many Utahns may have been surprised to learn that only four in 10 Americans correctly identified Mitt Romney as a Mormon in the July Public Religion Research Institute/Religion New Service Religion...
It's time for Americans to put Mitt Romney's religion aside
Mormon Life says: The writer is not LDS, but is very impressed with the Christian ideals of Mormons and argues that Mitt Romney is more fit for president because of his beliefs.
Mainstream Mormonism is no cult, and Mitt Romney is more fit to be president for his work in the church. Growing up in New York, my family and best friend, John, visited the Mormon Pavilion at...
On Mitt Romney Mormon Insult, Republicans Miss Mark
Mormon Life says: Another piece on last night's debate question about faith. According to this writer "only Romney had the right answer."
A handful of Republican candidates were asked during last night presidential debate about Rick Perry backer Reverend Robert Jeffress‘ recent comments that Mormonism, Mitt Romney’s faith, is a...
CNN debate Tuesday night broaches Mormonism
Mormon Life says: Includes a transcript of the debaters' answers to a question about whether a candidate's faith should shape the debate; interesting to read the direction they each take it.
THe GOP debate last night in Las Vegas brought up the issue of whether it is fair to consider a candidate’s religion. I liked Sen. Santorum’s and Gov. Romney’s answers the best. I would say faith...
Perry Camp's Anti-Mormon Message
Mormon Life says: The saga continues: it now appears that e-mails from David Lane, a "linchpin" in the Perry outreach to evangelicals, indicate appreciation to Rev. Jeffress for his comments about Mormonism.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has publicly distanced himself from the anti-Mormon rhetoric of a prominent Baptist minister who has endorsed his presidential campaign. But new evidence suggests that Perry’s...
Mormons, Christians, Mitt and the Trinity
Mormon Life says: This is more about a poll on belief than it is about LDS political candidates.
If there is any dealbreaker that prevents some people from considering members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Christian, it is the Mormon view on the Trinity. The differences...
Mormon Church applauds media 'watchdogs'
A few media sources around the country are beginning to exert their "watchdog" role over "the Mormon moment" — and LDS Church officials are applauding their efforts. In a story in the Los Angeles Times, reporter Robin Abcarian wrote about the discomfort some evangelical Christians are feeling...
A surge in virtue: Religious participation, giving briefly increased after Sept. 11 tragedy
In 2001, Pastor Sean Quinlan was shepherding his blue-collar congregation in Queens when two planes struck the World Trade Center towers. Like many Americans, he can remember almost everything that happened that day. "It was a national, if not global, catastrophe which had a deep emotional impact...
