A new state-of-the-art storage facility is helping The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) more efficiently serve the needs of people who are struggling to feed their families.
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Christianity: Following Jesus in Word and Deed
For Latter-day Saints, being a Christian means being a disciple of Jesus Christ, loving and worshiping Him above all. It means prizing Christ and centering one’s life on His teachings from the New Testament. It means striving to live the kind of life that Christ commanded, honoring Him in word and deed.Full Article »
Divine Revelation in Modern Times
The idea that God communicates with mankind challenges some modern sensibilities. A distant God, the thinking goes, is a safe God. And though many religious people believe God spoke to prophets in antiquity, they often limit divine revelation to the past. This puts members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a unique position.Full Article »
Political Neutrality
The Church’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics. This applies in all of the many nations in which it is established.Full Article »
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BELIEFS
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is central to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which bears His name. Members of the Church believe Jesus is the Son of God, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh (John 3:16).
BACKGROUND
Who are the Mormons?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as Mormons) can be found at every level of society — in business and agriculture, education and the sciences, political parties and government, the entertainment industry and news media.
TOPIC
Interfaith Relations
A respect for the diverse beliefs and unique contributions of all the world’s faiths is one of the hallmarks of Mormonism.
Church Representative Speaks at Poynter Institute27 January 2012
25 January 2012'On Faith' Blog: Mormons and the Practice of Tithing- Dr. Robert L. Millet: A View on Interfaith Respect24 January 2012
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1 Temples Update
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2 President Monson Breaks Ground for Rome Italy Temple
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3 Laie Hawaii Temple Rededicated by President Monson
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4 Two Buildings Dedicated at BYU-Idaho
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5 Herriman Fire Brings Response From Latter-day Saints
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6 David Archuleta and Michael York Join With Choir for Christmas Concert
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7 Fire Damages Historic Provo Tabernacle
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8 Church Constructing Replica Set for New Testament Projects
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9 Church Relief for Brazilians Suffering From Floods and Landslides
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10 Dallin H. Oaks Gives Speech at Chapman University School of Law
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11 First Annual RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City
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12 Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and the St. George Airport
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13 Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Bishop H. David Burton
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14 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Response
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15 Condoleezza Rice Visits BYU
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16 Full World Report Video
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1 Perpetual Education Fund Changes Lives
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2 San Salvador Temple Dedication
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3 Philippine Saints Celebrate 50 years
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4 Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts
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5 President Uchtdorf Addresses L.A. World Affairs Council
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6 Sugarhouse Welfare Services Center
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7 Elder Jeffery R. Holland Visits Mongolia
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8 Elder David A. Bednar Visits United Kingdom
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9 Temple Update
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10 Mormon Tabernacle Choir 9/11 Tribute
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11 Mormon Tabernacle Choir Summer Tour
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12 Church Provides Relief to Devastated Joplin, Missouri
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13 Cholera Outbreak in Papua New Guinea and Haiti
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14 Relief Society History- "Daughters In My Kingdom"
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15 BYU Broadcasting Center Dedication
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16 City Landmark Celebrates a Century of Memories
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17 Mormon Baseball Night
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18 BYU Vocal Point
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19 "I'm a Mormon" Campaign
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20 Constructing Replica Set for New Testament Projects
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21 Full World Report Video
Chile Earthquake Response
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Spotlights
Additional quick reference
- Humanitarian Services
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world. Projects operate without regard to the nationality or religion of the recipients.
- Meet the Mormons
In June of this year, the Church launched a new Mormon.org website, which, in addition to an updated design, features videos and stories of Mormons from all walks of life. During the past several months since the site’s launch, several new video profiles of Mormons have been added and 45,000 individual Mormons have written their own profile (10,000 are currently live and 35,000 are in process). Journalists and other readers of the Newsroom site who are seeking to better understand what membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints means to individual Mormons might consider reading and watching some of the profiles on Mormon.org.
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, one of the oldest and largest choirs in the world, has performed before U.S. presidents, sold millions of records, won scores of awards and enthralled audiences in dozens of countries. The choir is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Political Neutrality
The Church’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics. This applies in all of the many nations in which it is established.
- Religious Freedom
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in the importance of defending and preserving religious freedom throughout the world. Significant speeches given by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints address the Church’s position on religious freedom:
- Religious Values in the Public Square
Our public interaction reveals much about who we are as a people, what values we uphold and what kind of society we want to live in. The discourse that emerges from that interaction continually defines what we consider morally acceptable, how we treat others, and how in turn we expect to be treated. Constant care is required to cultivate the manners and freedoms of civilization.