Russia's war on evangelical Christians, stunning reporting from Peter Pomerantsev
"By hurting those who practice an “American” religion," he writes, "the Kremlin can claim it is striking against American power—while picking on the powerless."
It’s important to give this situation more attention. #Russia is systematically terrorizing, persecuting, torturing, and murdering any cleric, congregation, or individual who belongs to a #Christian church not under the Moscow Patriarchate.
During this year’s Ramadan, members of the Church in Pordenone, Italy, generously opened their premises to provide a space where Muslims can gather for morning and evening prayers and break their fast.
After six years of work reviewing thousands of submissions and gathering hymns from across the world, 12 hymns of the new “Hymns—for Home and Church” will be available on May 30, 2024.
Ruth Graham reports on a backlash that occurred recently after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day issued a statement celebratingf the LDS Relief Society which said,
“There is no other religious organization in the world, that I know of, that has so broadly given power and authority to women."
The gift article below is from PRRI in today's Morning Buzz newsletter.
This created a furor with more than The post had more than 14,500 comments pouring in immediately to the official LDS instagram account where the statement was made, almost all of them saying what a joke the claim that the Mormon church empowers women is.
I myself have heard Mormon women make this claim with a straight face, knowing full well that ordination to priesthood in the LDS church is restricted to men — so some equality and empowerment this is!
#Utah Bills Itself as “Family-Friendly” Even as Lawmakers Have Long Neglected Child Care
Federal relief had improved access to #ChildCare. But when funding expired, the state rejected proposals to replace it. Some advocates say the historical influence of the #LDS church has added to the resistance.
An AP story claimed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tried to cover up a 2015 abuse case of a child by her father. The church strongly denied the allegation.
Considering the recent Associated Press report regarding a former bishop who molested his daughter, I thought I'd share the Church's procedures around handling abuse....
While no organization operates perfectly, I’ve been impressed by a range of effective systems and practices implemented to protect children in the global church.
Learn more about the life of President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Interfaith Collaboration Blossoms in Pordenone, Italy (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
During this year’s Ramadan, members of the Church in Pordenone, Italy, generously opened their premises to provide a space where Muslims can gather for morning and evening prayers and break their fast.
An April 2024 General Conference Message from the Prophet (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
A message by President Russell M. Nelson....
A Glimpse of Global Harmony: A Portion of the New Hymnbook Is Coming in May (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
After six years of work reviewing thousands of submissions and gathering hymns from across the world, 12 hymns of the new “Hymns—for Home and Church” will be available on May 30, 2024.
New Stakes and Reorganized Stake Presidencies Announced in January 2024 (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
Read a list of newly created stakes and stake presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world.
How the newest Latter-day Saint apostle ties a church history record for the Quorum of the Twelve (www.deseret.com)
President Nelson called Elder Kearon, who was born in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, from his role as senior president of Presidency of the Seventy.
Elder Patrick Kearon Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
Elder Patrick Kearon is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church responds to AP story detailing 2015 Idaho abuse case (www.deseret.com)
An AP story claimed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tried to cover up a 2015 abuse case of a child by her father. The church strongly denied the allegation.
How the Church Approaches Abuse (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
Considering the recent Associated Press report regarding a former bishop who molested his daughter, I thought I'd share the Church's procedures around handling abuse....
Perspective: As a survivor and Latter-day Saint, here’s what I think AP missed in Arizona abuse case (www.deseret.com)
While no organization operates perfectly, I’ve been impressed by a range of effective systems and practices implemented to protect children in the global church.
Remembering the Life of President M. Russell Ballard (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
Learn more about the life of President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Church Humanitarian Aid in the Middle East Conflict (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with multiple international relief agencies in Gaza and Israel.