February 2007
Research links some scriptures to hostile acts (2-27-7)
Chances are, not many people in Utah would like to think of scripture as a violent medium that promotes hostility. But a study of 490 students--248 of them at Brigham Young University--suggests a correlation between exposure to scriptural violence that is condoned by God and increased aggression.
Polygamy was prominent in Romney's family tree (2-25)
While Mitt Romney condemns polygamy and its prior practice by his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Republican presidential candidate's great-grandfather had five wives and at least one of his great-great-grandfathers had 12.
Judge Romney on politics--not religion (2-25)
In 1967, a moderate governor of Michigan ran for the Republican presidential nomination and, for a time, was a favorite among many in the party. His support for the civil rights movement also gave him valuable crossover appeal. But after reversing course on the Vietnam War, his campaign fizzled.
Family history: The next generation of genealogy sites (2-25)
From the beginning, the Internet has attracted people seeking to research their family trees--and sites wanting to make money off their pursuits. The Web's search capabilities seemed custom-tailored to sorting through long-forgotten records that are now being dusted off and digitized. Hundreds of sites sprang up.
Ancestry.com adds records of blacks (2-23)
Ancestry.com has added a new records collection to its portfolio--one that will both help families with genealogy searches and bust misperceptions that few historical records exist for African-Americans.
Missionaries free: LDS in Nigeria praised for resolving abduction (2-22)
Top LDS Church leaders in Salt Lake City are crediting Nigerian church leaders for negotiating the release of four Nigerian LDS missionaries late Wednesday night in the west African nation, after the abductors were paid for expenses incurred during the time the men were held.
Book on memory created for LDS readers (2-22)
A new book created for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features invaluable memory techniques and tricks for remembering scripture.
'Lost Boy' suing Jeffs to find his mother (2-21)
Johnny Jessop wants to know where his mother is. He wants to know so badly, he'll sue Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs to get an answer.
4 serving missions in Nigeria abducted (2-21)
Four young Nigerian men serving as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were taken hostage near Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on Saturday, and top leaders in Salt Lake City are expressing gratitude for the local leaders who are working to free them.
Returned missionary may be Marlins closer (2-21)
Matt Lindstrom might be the hardest-throwing Swedish-speaking returned Mormon missionary in baseball.
New edifice to house LDS Philanthropies (2-20)
A fund-raising arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that supports higher education and humanitarian aid is getting new digs in Provo.
Elder Holland dedicates Washington County library (2-20)
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, who, as an elementary-age student, was grateful that the library was strategically located across the street from the Thomas Judd general store, returned to his native city of St. George Monday to dedicate a newly constructed Washington County Library.
LDS, evangelical experts talk (2-19)
An Evangelical minister and a professor at Brigham Young University who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, discussed differences and similarities in the two religions Sunday night--and showed it can be done with friendliness and candor.
Program sparks religious chats (2-17)
Though conventional wisdom says you never discuss religion or politics in polite company, Erik McHenry and Sam Glanzer put the advice aside and started a conversation about faith, each trying to understand a little better what the other guy was thinking.
Historian discusses 1857 massacre (2-17)
Brigham Young likely could not identify who was responsible for the killing of about 120 people at Mountain Meadows until about 13 years after the event, a historian says.
Evangelicals urged not to shun Romney over his Mormonism (OneNewsNow.com) (2-16)
A law professor and conservative talk-show host says Republican presidential candidate "Mitt Romney has a Mormon problem - and so does the rest of the country." He cautions Christians against criticizing the candidate's Mormon beliefs during the campaign, saying such...
'How's your heart?' an LDS leader asks (2-14)
In honor of Valentine's Day, Sister Bonnie D. Parkin, general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, urged Brigham Young University students Tuesday to open their hearts and serve.
LDS Church offers condolences to victims (2-14)
On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Merrill J. Bateman issued the following statement regarding the Trolley Square shootings:
Utahns are big on Romney (2-13)
State and top political party leaders will go ahead with a Feb. 5 "presidential poll" next year even though a new poll shows that Mitt Romney is way ahead of any other contender and could easily pick up Utah's Republican Party's nomination.
Will Mormon faith hurt bid for White House? - USATODAY.com (2-13)
It's easy to find Mormons who have run into misconceptions about their faith. Take Jeff Hartley, executive director of the Republican Party in Utah, a state that's 70% Mormon. "I only have one mom. I only have one wife," he says.
LDS Church retools 'Newsroom' Web site (2-11)
The Public Affairs Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revamped its "Newsroom" Web site and officially opened it to the public Thursday.
Romney tackling issue of his religion head-on (2-9)
As he begins campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, is facing a threshold issue: Will his religion--he is a Mormon--be a big obstacle to winning the White House?
Living color--Artist makes a living illustrating children's books (2-7)
While most people probably wouldn't consider drawing and coloring pictures to be a good way to make a living, it's an essential part of Val Chadwick Bagley's livelihood.
Foundation explaining polygamy via the Net (2-7)
Jim Engebretsen has never met a polygamist, but as a Mormon who has spent most of his life outside Utah, he knows people expect him to be an expert on the subject.
Romney to join race Tuesday (2-7)
Republican Mitt Romney says he will formally join the 2008 race for the White House next Tuesday with an announcement in his home state of Michigan, then embark on a two-day tour of three early-primary states before heading back to Boston.
Seek truth, elder says (2-5)
Young adults need to constantly replenish their supply of "living water," Elder David A. Bednar told Latter-day Saint youths on Sunday.
Building sites will be dressed up (2-4)
Construction sites don't have to be ugly. As downtown Salt Lake City prepares for a host of major projects--including City Creek Center, new or renovated office towers, and residential buildings--the city is looking for ways to make the potential eyesores into something worth looking at. And some developers have come up with their own ideas.
Missionary, church sued over abuse (2-4)
A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary who was accused of sexually abusing three people in 2005 while on his mission has been sued along with the church by the mother of one of the accusers.
Non-LDS at Y. want class back (2-3)
The Book of Mormon is an easy subject for most Brigham Young University students, since 99 percent are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and honor the book as holy scripture.
Gay-rights tour to stop at 2 Y. sites (2-3)
The woman who organized the gay and lesbian march at Brigham Young University last year is singling out BYU and BYU-Idaho as two of the "darkest" places on her group's upcoming tour.
LDS Church, Salt Lake Red Cross helping (2-3)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter of the American Red Cross have begun efforts to help Floridians affected by tornadoes that touched down early Friday across a five-county area north of Orlando.
In Bible Belt, Romney quizzed about LDS faith (2-2)
Republican Mitt Romney dismissed questions about whether Mormon faith would be an impediment to his White House aspirations, echoing the argument that voters will be choosing a president not a pastor.
Church slams gambling (2-2)
Late Thursday the LDS Church issued a statement saying it supports a bill in the Utah Legislature that makes it clear there can be no gambling at private clubs or beer bars that hold state liquor licenses.
LDS filmmaker says he walks fine line (2-1)
If asked to make a list of filmmakers who are also members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many would put Kieth Merrill's name at the top of that list.