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Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, died at the age of 97. President Hinckley was the 15th president and served in that position since March 1995. Hinckley reportedly died in his home on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

You've heard what your preacher's told you. Now hear about it from a bona fide member of the Church.

This is a question and answer articles that highlights some of the more general questions asked about LDS poltical candidates like Mitt Romney.

An article reflecting on the importance of fellowship in the LDS Church

The LDS church uses many techniques of mind control in order to retain members and change the existing members into the people that will recruit new members.

Why I think the Mormon Church is a pseudo-cult.

A critique of LDS scholars Stephen Robinson's definition of deification, and his identifying the early church fathers as "Mormons"

I was once a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as "Mormons" or LDS. This is my experience of how I became a member and why I decided to leave.

I first heard about his passing late last night, when my wife passed along the news she had received courtesy of an e-mail from another member of the church.

LDS church president Gordon B. Hinckley passed away yesterday. My thoughts on a prophet of God.

"As a result of his rebellion, Cain...became the first mortal to be cursed as a son of perdition...The Lord placed on Cain a mark of a dark skin, and he became the ancestor of the black race. (Moses 5; Gen. 4; Teachings, p. 169, Mormon Doctrine by Bruce McConkie, page 109.)

Experience a day in the life of three female Mormon missionaries.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a business more than a religion. The church organization, or company as I will refer to it at times in this article, brings in more than $20 billion annually.

People outside the Mormon Church often wonder how children, teens, and young adults can possibly be expected to live up to the expectations placed upon them by a strict religious upbringing.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints displays one of the longest running and enjoyable Christmas lights display at their temples across the world.

With Mitt Romney in the news, there has been plenty of discussion about the Mormon church recently. But the media has focused on doctrinal and historical issues, without noticing some unique practices in Mormon church services.

Fond memories of Gordon B. Hinckley, Late President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

I just feel an overwhelming need to share with the honest, humble seeker of truth with an opportunity to try and comprehend what the LDS People believe.

Ever wondered how you can find out which Church is the true one? Read this and find out.

With all the statistics out there, it's hard not to find a connection between divorces, violence, prescription drug use and the Mormon religion.

Resigning your membership in most churches is easy, but despite a court decision in the late 80s that states a person is no longer a member of an ecclesiastical organization once he tells a church official of his or resignation, the process often gets muddled for Ex-Mormons

There were some comments that Ms. Reed made that I would like to add to, just so that anyone who is reading this, who might be thinking about joining, could get another perspective on who we are and what to ask.

Meeting LDS singles, even if you do not live in Utah, is not that hard with online LDS dating services.

The seventh part of the story of how I came to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Life in the 1980s, long before the church membership comes about

This article discusses the priesthood held by male members of the LDS ("Mormon") Church including our Line of Priesthood Authority and the duties of priesthood holders.

The story of how I came to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints in my late 40s.

While Philip Pullman champions killing a totalitarian god, he also includes ideas that are in line with Mormon doctrine.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints is perhaps one of (if not the most) misunderstood church in today's world. This article seeks to shed some light on how it came to be and what we beleive.

The following is a list of several holiday light displays that bring heaping helpings of Christmas cheer to the Valley of the Sun.

Someone once observed that trying to pin down Mormon doctrine is like trying to nail jello to a wall.

There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding between members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and "gentiles," or people who aren't in their faith.

In-depth look at Mormonism and interview with two devout members of LDS.

In the midst of polygamist leader Warren Jeffs' trial in Utah, Mormons woke up to a surprise on their doorknobs Sunday morning. Other's got their surprise Monday at the Utah Jazz game in downtown Salt Lake City.

A brief introduction to the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.

There are plenty of nice places for non-Mormon residents and visitors to worship according to their Christian faiths.

Could Mitt Romney's candidacy cause Utah to become a blue state? It sounds strange but I believe it is possible

Why basic Mormon beliefs may or may not make them Christian

Al Sharpton has implied that Mormon's don't believe in God. Take a look at what they do believe and decide for yourself.

It was a date that would live in infamy. September 11, 1857, the day that 120 innocent people were bloodily massacred by Mormon militants at Mountain Meadows.

I have been deluged with comments and reader email about temple garments lately. I was pleasantly surprised that I have not (yet) heard from any militant Mormons bearing me their testimony of the sacred blessings they receive from the Holy Garment of the Priesthood.

It is an interesting question to think about; the question of whether or not the world would be a better place without religion at all. It is my opinion that a world without religion would be impossible.

If you're married to or involved with a man who has been married before, you may find yourself needing support. I urge you to think about the kind of support you need before you join an online support site.

This is my favorite place to research my ancestors. More places to look for information off line.

The documentary, New York Dolls, is an outstanding film. A snapshot of the life of New York Doll's bassist Arthur "KIller" Kane and his road to redemption.

Finding your Native American ancestors isn't as difficult as you might think. There are several avenues you can take to get at the Native American roots of your family tree.

Polygamy is the practice of being married to multiple husbands or wives at the same time, and in our society is tied in many cases to the Mormon faith. This was the area that I focused on for my study, and the
results I found were astounding.

Utah is the wedding capitol of the U.S. There is a huge market for weddings and wedding venues. With so many to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. Here is a listing of some wedding venues that are worth looking into

Built as a monument to faith in the early 1800s, the Kirtland Temple still stands as a testament of the dedication of the Latter-day Saint movement.

Writing the family history is a rewarding experience and a priceless legacy. Genealogy is fun and surprisingly easy with online resources that help you discover your ancestry.