September 2008
General conference: attend, watch, listen (9-30-8)
Schedules and other facts on the 178th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which convenes this weekend:
MormonTimes--Conference a century ago: Cordiality called for in 1908 (9-30)
Visitors find hotels full. Many times people have walked streets all night in quest of a room."
LDS women encouraged to see depth of their own potential (9-28)
Though surrounded by worldly influences and periodic doubts, LDS women have the ability to move forward and achieve more than ever before of what the Lord desires of them through making covenants, strengthening families, creating beauty and serving others.
LDS Church News--Ground broken for El Salvador temple (9-27)
Just six weeks after President Thomas S. Monson dedicated the Panama City Panama Temple, construction began on another future temple in Central America.
MormonTimes--Dates announced for Draper Temple (9-27)
The First Presidency has announced the open-house and dedication dates for the Draper Utah Temple.
MormonTimes--'Reflections of Christ' exhibit open conference weekend (9-27)
Photographer Mark Mabry's New Testament-era images will be on display at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City during the weekend of LDS general conference.
Director doesn't consider self a maker of LDS films (9-26)
Ryan Little is both a filmmaker and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But he doesn't really consider himself a maker of Mormon films.
Shirtless missionary calendar released (9-26)
A dozen Mormon missionaries are again taking off their trademark white shirts for a calendar that seeks to strip away stereotypes about their church.
Mormon Times--Commitment with a camera: LDS institute teacher documents passion for church history (9-25)
For more than a decade, Kenneth Mays has been surrounding himself with Mormon history -- whether it's in his office, in the classroom or on vacation anywhere from New England to Nebraska to the Honeymoon Trail.
Texas issues another 5 indictments against FLDS (9-24)
Five more indictments have been handed down against three people in the ongoing criminal probe into the Utah-based Fundamentalist LDS Church.
CPS lawyers dispute FLDS representation (9-24)
When it comes to cases involving members of the Fundamentalist LDS Church, it's become apparent there is no such thing as a simple court hearing.
Mormon Times--Community of Christ collaboration essential in Joseph Smith Papers Project (9-24)
A project that will produce 30 scholarly volumes of papers written by, for and about Joseph Smith includes critical involvement from the Community of Christ, the Independence, Mo.-based church that shares origins with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon Times--New director appointed to Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies, FARMS (9-24)
Paul Y. Hoskisson has been appointed director of Brigham Young University's Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies and the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. He replaces S. Kent Brown, who is retiring from the university. Hoskisson is a professor of ancient scripture at BYU, an expert on the Book of Mormon and a noted scholar of the Bible, particularly the world of the Bible.
Census survey shows Utahns marry younger, have more children (9-23)
Kay Lotulelei says when she drops off some of her nine children at Brighton High School or the private Waterford School, others often "are open-mouthed. They think, 'That's quite a lot.' Most of their families average only one or two kids."
FLDS cases may help end polygamy ban (9-22)
Recent bigamy indictments handed down by a Texas grand jury could be the seeds for a case that could eventually find itself before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the ban on polygamy, a lawyer for the Fundamentalist LDS Church said.
Mormon Times--'Another angel' Moroni depiction bespeaks defining doctrine of Restoration (9-22)
It began with a weather vane placed atop the newly completed Nauvoo Temple in 1846. Over the years it has become what is arguably the most recognizable symbol of the church.
Mormon Times--Welfare Square: a place of hope for the needy (9-22)
The demand on the welfare system of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has risen significantly, due to the downturn in the U.S. economy.
Elder Walker decries 'deceptive messages' (9-21)
Weeding out "deceptive messages" from truth in today's information age requires an understanding of God's will, Elder William R. Walker said.
Mormon Times - Alma 32 Conference yields insights (9-21)
A group of scholars recently focused their attention on one of the most beloved chapters of the Book of Mormon: Alma 32. On Friday, six of the online participants of the Mormon Theology Seminar gathered at Brigham Young University to present papers that came from about four months of intensive give-and-take on http://www.mormontheologyseminar.org.
chicagotribune.com--Bridging a Jewish-Mormon rift (9-21)
The news revealed nothing about my grandfather. After all, the baptism wasn't his idea. Instead, it opened my eyes to the role of free will in the belief system of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the Mormon Church.
Mormon Times--Documentary explores Mormon colonies in Mexico (9-20)
Pamela Jo Bowman, of Mesa, Ariz., and Cyndi Greening, of Gilbert, Ariz., have created a documentary about early Mormons who founded a dozen colonies in early Mexico after 1885.
Mormon Times--'Fablehaven' author Brandon Mull delights crowd of fans (9-20)
Brandon Mull, the author of the New York Times best-selling Fablehaven series, took time out of his schedule Thursday evening to answer questions posed from his many fans and participate in a book signing.
Mormon Times--BYU launching research-based reality TV show (9-20)
A research-based BYU reality show taking viewers into the homes of families of all kinds to watch them deal with issues of marriage, toddlers, teens, blended families, time and money will premiere Tuesday at 8 p.m. on BYU Television.
Mormon Times--Lincoln frequently worked with LDS faithful (9-19)
Abraham Lincoln's political career led to frequent association with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although he isn't often thought of as a consistent friend of the church, the final years of Lincoln's life did help foster a positive memory for many Mormons.
Mormon Times--BYU Television interview at Mountain Meadows to air Sept. 24 (9-19)
A new program by BYU Television was taped on Wednesday at Mountain Meadows in southern Utah.
Lawmakers responding to LDS liquor statement (9-18)
Legislative leaders said Wednesday that the LDS Church's new statement on alcohol makes it easier to consider Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s proposal to change the state's liquor laws.
Attorneys for Jeffs seek suppression of evidence (9-18)
Warren Jeffs' attorneys have followed through on their threat to try to suppress any evidence from the raid on the Yearning for Zion ranch in Eldorado, Texas.
Mormon Times--Document does fine on its own (9-18)
A friend, knowing that I had been writing for many years about practical ways to live the Law of Consecration while living in a capitalist system, sent me an interesting document titled "Brigham Young's Proclamation on the Economy." There were things in the "Proclamation" designed to gladden my heart:
Mormon Times--Elder Bruce D. Porter and evangelical scholar offer contrasting essays on Mormon Christianity (9-17)
Elder Bruce D. Porter of the Quorums of the Seventy has written an essay on Mormons as Christians for religion Web site http://www.firstthings.com/article.php3?id_article=6332.
Mormon Times--Events of faith seasoned with extra symbolism (9-17)
Did the First Vision happen on March 21, 1820 -- the spring equinox?
LDS Church statement: 'Alcohol: A Focus on Health and Safety' (9-17)
One of the functions of religious leaders in a democracy is to add their moral voice to issues of public importance. This is why churches take positions on social issues.
Mormon Times--Extermination Order not believed to be a 'death sentence' (9-16)
Beginning in August 1838, hostilities erupted into armed aggression between Mormons and Missourians, resulting in what has been termed the Mormon War.
Put homes in order, LDS told (9-15)
President Thomas S. Monson asked Latter-day Saints to love their neighbors and to put their homes in order during a regional meeting Sunday in the Conference Center.
Mormon Times--book reviews (9-14)
"The Littlest Nephite in Nephi and the Brass Plates" is a fun retelling in rhyme of the familiar story from the Book of Mormon. Published by: CFI, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
Utahns head to Gulf; LDS ship tons of aid (9-13)
Louisiana, Texas and the Caribbean are a long way from Utah, but Red Cross volunteers from here are on the scene helping to deal with hurricane destruction as Hurricane Ike wreaks havoc.
LDS Church merges European offices (9-13)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has consolidated its European headquarters to Germany as it undertakes a bid to increase its membership across the continent.
Mormon Times--'Massacre at Mountain Meadows' shines light on dark episode (9-12)
The Mountain Meadows Massacre was not inevitable.
Utahn says getting 'Flyboys' into theaters a 'long, crazy ride' (9-12)
Making "The Flyboys"--and actually getting the film into theaters--has been "one long, crazy ride" for Utahn Rocco DeVilliers.
Mormon Times--Writing 'Massacre at Mountain Meadows' (9-11)
It is a "terrible" book -- and it is flying off the shelves.
Court filing claims FLDS trust fiduciary is 'at war' (9-10)
The court-appointed special fiduciary for the United Effort Plan Trust is engaging in a "sociological and psychological war" with its beneficiaries, lawyers for Fundamentalist LDS Church members claim in newly filed court documents.
LDS Church issues statement on same-sex marriage (9-10)
Top leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently released a six-page statement on why the faith is opposed to same-sex marriage.
Mormon Times--Authors hope readers will question themselves, not point fingers (9-10)
What if you had been there? What if you had been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in southern Utah in 1857? What if you had been asked to participate in what later would be called the Mountain Meadows Massacre? What would you have done?
Mormon Times--Mormon Media Observer: The bogus Arizona billboard story (9-10)
Why did Salt Lake City's KUTV News play up a "controversial story" from Gilbert, Ariz., that a "post-Mormon" group had put up a billboard when similar billboards along Utah's highways appear to be no big deal to the station? Why did editors at the Arizona newspaper that originated the story think the billboard -- which has the group's Web site and a message that reads "You are not alone!"-- was news in the first place?
Daily Lobo--Christian fraternity turns away Mormon (9-9)
Freshman John Bundy wanted to join Kappa Upsilon Chi, a Christian fraternity on campus.<br><br>But he was denied admission because he is Mormon. They did all the things fraternities do, but they're centered around Christ," he said. "I was really interested in the student organization because they did retreats and services in the community."
Mormon Times--Church History Library a treasure for all researchers (9-9)
If you wanted to know the background on the Word of Wisdom, read an entry in Heber C. Kimball's diary or obtain a copy of your patriarchal blessing, you need only visit one place: the Church History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon Times--Coming Sunday: NFL Week 1: LDS player update (9-8)
One-time college rivals had good statistical showings in their respective teams' first game of the 2008 NFL season.
LDS woman says faith cost her job (9-6)
A woman who said she lost her job because she is Mormon is suing three Coachella Valley mobile-home parks.
Massacre book garners praise and criticism (9-6)
Two of three scholars had plenty of praise Friday for the newest book on one of Utah's most horrific events: the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The panel discussion on the new book, "Massacre at Mountain Meadows," by Ronald W. Walker, Richard E. Turley and Glen M. Leonard, was held at the Salt Lake City Library Auditorium. A standing-room-only crowd packed the room for the 90-minute presentation, followed by a lengthy question-and-answer session.
'Mulligan' sought over FLDS evidence (9-5)
Child Protective Services wants a do-over.
FLDS teen's lawyer stays, judge says (9-5)
The hearing over who should represent a 17-year-old member of the Fundamentalist LDS Church took some strange twists on Thursday, with attorneys outed as working for the polygamous sect, allegations of interference and lawyers putting each other on the witness stand.
Mormon Times--Mormon paid visit by president of China (9-5)
So how did Hu Jintao, president of the People's Republic of China, end up sitting on a bed in Austin Miller's dorm room?
Mormon Times--What's new: 'Dealing With Doubts in the Latter Days' (9-5)
Robert L. Millet wants his readers to know that it's OK to ask questions when it comes to religious belief. It's how we react to those questions that helps define our faith.
Mormon Times--Media Mormon Observer: Mitt's media coverage, proxy baptism, Proposition 8 and intolerance (9-3)
Logging onto the Net is often like drinking from a fire hose. Here are a few gulps from this week's flood of media coverage, opinion and analysis.
First, it's not Mitt for the GOP veep selection. Ryan Cooper says the "Media's obsession with Romney's religion doomed him."
Mormon Times--Lucy Mack's record of great value (9-3)
Historians can thank Joseph Smith's mother for the knowledge of several significant events that occurred in the life of the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Utah banking on FLDS evidence (9-2)
Prosecutors in Utah are beginning to get a glimpse of some of the massive amounts of evidence seized by law enforcement during the raid on the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch in Texas.
Lost and found--LDS TV host turns family searches into his life's work (9-1)
Troy Dunn built a business and a life searching for people's missing relatives and friends, and it couldn't have started any closer to home.