Many Mormons (54%) say that the way their religion is portrayed in television and movies hurts society’s image of Mormons in general. Far fewer (15%) say their image is helped by the portrayal of ...

Mormons remain among the youngest, most fertile and politically conservative of U.S. religious adherents. And, while other faith groups have suffered sharp declines in membership, the LDS ...

Madison is expected to annex nearly 14 acres next to the proposed site of a new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a Thursday meeting, the city’s planning commission ...

I learned that the Mormons have great respect for Jews and the state of Israel. By. Rabbi Perry Tirschwell - 23 Elul 5773 – August 29, 2013. 229. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

Many Mormons, activists and academics alike, identified the kind of language used by some to talk about environmental issues as a barrier for some Latter-day Saints.

Politics Why Mormons Don’t Like Trump A history of persecution—and a demographically diverse present—has led the church away from Trump. Could Utah go to Clinton?

In 2016, Mormons rejected Donald Trump in numbers unheard of for a Republican nominee — viewing the thrice-married, immigrant-bashing Republican as an affront to their values. In 2020, the ...

Mormons hold a disproportionate number of top jobs at several major companies, including Marriott, American Express, Dell, Lufthansa, Fisher-Price, and Deloitte.

Mormons are advised to abstain from coffee, tea, and alcohol as part of the Word of Wisdom,” a health code received by the church’s founder, Joseph Smith, which is now considered scripture.

Mormons have always had a prominent presence on the ABC ballroom dance competition, but the Utah connection was even more powerful during season 33, which began in September.

1838 January 12: Smith escapes Kirtland and heads for Missouri, arriving there with his family in March. Many of the Ohio Mormons follow, and soon there are thousands of church members in the ...

If Mormons are being persecuted on television, then they’re in good company. Religion in general is being carefully scrutinized, especially its more conservative expressions.