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Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints 5 http://newsroom.lds.org/images/logo_english.gif http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/ 140 68 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-family-history-records-lead-to-groundbreaking-genetic-research http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-family-history-records-lead-to-groundbreaking-genetic-research SALT LAKE CITY | 18 Jul 2008 | Utah is leading the world in genetic research because of the Utah Population Data Base (UPDB), a unique combination of state vital statistics, other medical profiles and genealogical records from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "More human disease genes have been discovered in Utah then in any other place in the world," explained Ray Gesteland, vice president for research and a genetics professor at the University of Utah. That's because the Church's family history records provide invaluable information to a host of University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers involved in genetic data studies. The records tying one family to another and yet another provide a resource to medical personnel attempting to tie a genetic marker or cluster of markers to another generation. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-seeks-to-address-public-confusion-over-texas-polygamy-group http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-seeks-to-address-public-confusion-over-texas-polygamy-group SALT LAKE CITY | 17 Jul 2008 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took steps today to better inform the public about differences between the Salt Lake City-based church and the polygamous group in Texas that calls itself the FLDS. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/why-is-a-mormon-excommunicated http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/why-is-a-mormon-excommunicated SALT LAKE CITY | 16 Jul 2008 | Periodically the news media gives extensive coverage to a high-profile case of a Mormon being excommunicated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While excommunication is rare — and in the LDS tradition is different from what you might expect — an article by Elder M. Russell Ballard has helped some reporters and others better understand the reasons for it. We encourage journalists, bloggers and others who write about excommunication, or other Church discipline, to read this article to better understand why the Church sometimes takes this action. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national%20news/2008/07/16/165679/President-recognizes.htm http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national%20news/2008/07/16/165679/President-recognizes.htm TAIPEI, Taiwan | 16 Jul 2008 | Taiwan's president, Ma Ying-jeou,recently lauded the contributions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, saying that its missionaries have helped instill positive values in society. Ma said, "I was moved by church founder Joseph Smith striving to spread his faith despite opposition and persecution in the early days of the church development." Ma added that religious freedom should be upheld. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormons-mentor-in-many-fields http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormons-mentor-in-many-fields SALT LAKE CITY | 15 Jul 2008 | The faces that sit across from Joseph Kelly are all too familiar. The heavy eyes, frustrated facial expressions and clenched jaws can only mean one thing — a new semester has started at Brigham Young University, and each student opposite of Kelly is taking Chemistry 105. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/07/11/bia.marvin.perkins1.cnn http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/07/11/bia.marvin.perkins1.cnn VALENCIA, California | 15 Jul 2008 | As part of theBlack in America series airing on 23-24July, CNN has launched an online series titled I Am which seeks to break through stereotypes by highlighting individuals who have ignored racial barriers and injustices. Marvin Perkins, an AfricanAmerican member of the Church, participated in this series. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2008/07/10/2299449.htm http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2008/07/10/2299449.htm NOLLAMARRA, Australia | 13 Jul 2008 | Two missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assisted in saving a pregnant woman's life when she was being attacked by a man in Nollamarra, Australia. After getting the attacker away, the missionaries were able to get the victim to safety as the police retrieved the man. One of the missionaries said they are not trained for such situations but are always looking for ways to render service. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/spanish-speakers-have-greater-access-to-records-on-familysearch http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/spanish-speakers-have-greater-access-to-records-on-familysearch SALT LAKE CITY | 11 Jul 2008 | FamilySearch's indexing system is now available in the Spanish language, giving Spanish speakers easier access to an enormous collection of family history resources. Familysearch, a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, contains the world's largest repository of genealogical records. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/proportion-and-perspective-on-polygamy-reporting http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/proportion-and-perspective-on-polygamy-reporting SALT LAKE CITY | 10 Jul 2008 | On 26 June, Newsroom published a package of information featuring profiles of ordinary Latter-day Saints in Texas. With no other intention but to define themselves, these members provided a tangible depiction of what their faith is all about. They serve as the best distinction between the lifestyles and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a Texas-based polygamous group that has recently attracted media attention. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/byu-ballroom-dancers-to-participate-in-olympic-cultural-festival-in-china http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/byu-ballroom-dancers-to-participate-in-olympic-cultural-festival-in-china SALT LAKE CITY | 10 Jul 2008 | The championship Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company recently returned from a three-week performing tour in China, including an invitation to participate in the Olympic Cultural Festival, an international celebration prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-grand-enterprise-of-mormonism http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-grand-enterprise-of-mormonism SALT LAKE CITY | 8 Jul 2008 | Of all the institutions in the modern world that have learned the art of give and take with the news media, religion has perhaps had the most difficult time adjusting. Religious matters, with all their miraculous narratives and complicated histories, don't easily lend themselves to neat explanations. The demands and rigors of journalistic objectivity are not always aligned with the subjective nature of religious experience. So it is with Mormonism. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/new-temples-open-in-panama-and-idaho http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/new-temples-open-in-panama-and-idaho SALT LAKE CITY | 7 Jul 2008 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate new temples in Panama City, Panama, and Twin Falls, Idaho, this summer bringing the number of operating temples worldwide to 128. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/clear-contextual-conversation-begets-more-of-the-same http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/clear-contextual-conversation-begets-more-of-the-same SALT LAKE CITY | 3 Jul 2008 | Last week this Web site posted a package of videos and stories titled "Church Seeks to Address Public Confusion Over Texas Polygamy Group." Several news articles and blog posts have reacted to these resources, the majority of which have acknowledged that there is still considerable misunderstanding about the two churches. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormons-encouraged-to-share-personal-perspectives-online-to-explain-their-faith http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormons-encouraged-to-share-personal-perspectives-online-to-explain-their-faith SALT LAKE CITY | 2 Jul 2008 | The July edition of the Ensign, a monthly magazine distributed to English-speaking Church members, features an address given by Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Church's Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Elder Ballard encourages Church members to participate in the growing online discussion about the Church. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/insideout/story.html?id=838270bb-06f4-49bb-a59c-3a88a0dac2f0 http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/insideout/story.html?id=838270bb-06f4-49bb-a59c-3a88a0dac2f0 OTTAWA, Canada | 1 Jul 2008 | Gladys Knight's son Jimmy III died in his sleep nine years ago at age 36. She recently told the Ottawa Citizen newspaper: "He brought me to my church and I just grew immensely from his example. I am happy in my spirit for where I know for sure he is. That (death) is something we all have to go through, it's not our time and place to dictate when, where or what, it's not our business. It belongs to the Lord and that's how I've dealt with it. I know I'll see him again." Knight joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1997.