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LDS Church Members Weighs In on 'Passion' (2-25-4)
Mel's new movie is also a hot topic for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. That's because church members are counseled by their leaders not to watch rated R movies and "The Passion of the Christ" is rated R.

Not For Sunday Only: The Connection (2-24)
A missionary to Africa became friends with several Mormon missionaries from the United States who were also working in Africa. He asked one of the young men from Utah, "How many Mormon missionaries are in the field this year?"

LDS most likely to stay away from 'Passion' (2-24)
The nation may rush to see Mel Gibson's controversial "The Passion of the Christ" when it opens Wednesday--but LDS Utahns more than likely are going to stay away, according to a Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll.

Rating fuels controversy (2-21)
While "The Passion of the Christ" dramatizes events held sacred by all Christians, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whether to see the film--which carries an "R" rating--has become a point of discussion for some potential audiences in Utah.

We fear another Waco (2-19)
With the authorities in hot pursuit, a Mormon 'Prophet', Warren Jeffs, has gone to ground with his 70 wives - and enough ammo for Armageddon. Andrew Gumbel reports from a community in fear.

Teacher Sues School District (2-19)
A Marysvale woman has filed a federal court lawsuit claiming Sevier School District officials refused to continue her employment because she is a woman and not a Mormon.

Govt Officials Demand Bribe - Mormon Drops Bomshell (2-16)
A hardcore Mormon, Darrick Eveson, who lives in Seattle - USA, has told The Chronicle that the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons) are paying bribes in Ghana and other African countries because government officials demand them before they allow the church to operate.

LDS Garments Auctioned on eBay (2-16)
They are temple garments, which LDS Church members consider sacred. So, is it offensive to see them for sale on E-bay?

LDS Filmmaker Returns with Sequel to 'God's Army' (2-13)
Latter-day Saint filmmaker Richard Dutcher is back. But he's strictly behind the camera this time with a sequel to his hit "God's Army."

Stroll Among the Scrolls (2-13)
In 1947, a young Bedouin scrounging around some caves about 15 miles from Jerusalem came across some sealed clay urns and unearthed one of the most important archeological discoveries of the century--the Dead Sea Scrolls.

New Testament variants similar to text of JST (2-12)
A BYU study found ancient variants of the New Testament have significant textual agreements with the Joseph Smith Translation. Thomas Wayment, a BYU professor of ancient scripture, presented the research Thursday, Feb. 12, as part of the House of Learning Lecture Series in the library.

Homosexuality: Disorder or lifestyle? (2-11)
Are there solutions in overcoming same-sex attractions? Should same-sex attractions even be viewed as a problem in need of solving?

Guidelines Regarding Free Speech: An educational document prepared by the Salt Lake City Attorney's Office
The First Amendment's guarantee of the right of free expression is a fundamental element of our democratic system of government. However, that right of free expression is not absolute.

Service rings with diversity at Tabernacle (2-9)
Of all the prayers that have been sent heavenward in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, participants in the third annual Interfaith Tribute to the Human Spirit saw some of the most diverse Sunday night.

Rules on free speech unveiled: Conduct of street preachers prompts the city's action (2-7)
Using certain unsavory words in Salt Lake City's public spaces could get you arrested, after the city unveiled its new free speech guidelines Friday.

R rating stuns 'Saints' makers (2-6)
War is violent. Still, the moviemakers and distributor behind the Utah-made independent film "Saints and Soldiers" were shocked this week when the Motion Picture Association of America gave the World War II drama an R rating.

Census project targets LDS living abroad (2-6)
The U.S. Census Bureau is launching a test to see if it can accurately count Americans abroad--after Utah complained that the 2000 Census robbed it of an extra U.S. House seat by not including its overseas LDS missionaries.

Lawmakers ask AG to take action against polygamous community (2-5)
A group of state lawmakers is demanding more aggressive action from Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard on reports of widespread child abuse and welfare fraud in the polygamous community of Colorado City.

President Hinckley Returns From West African Temple Dedication (2-5)
The building of temples has been a keystone of the presidency of Gordon B. Hinckley recently it took him to West Africa. Carole Mikita says the celebration there was one of a kind, she's here with more.

North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County columnists (2-5)
In response to Theresa Stone's Jan. 29 letter regarding her unfortunate experience with the Mormon Church, I would just say, move on.

Ex-University of Utah student energized by ruling (2-5)
Christina Axson-Flynn describes the past four years of her life as a roller coaster, one with more steep climbs than downhill thrills as she has pursued a religious discrimination lawsuit against the University of Utah theater department.

Street tirades may be illegal (2-4)
Following a Monday meeting with Salt Lake City Attorney Ed Rutan, Mayor Rocky Anderson said he thinks the city can censor some of the infamous street preaching that goes on near LDS Church headquarters downtown.

Exclude LDS from juries? (2-3)
Utah County residents who pay tithing to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are too biased to serve on a jury in any trial where Brigham Young University is the alleged victim, an attorney argued Monday in 4th District Court.