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Mormon Church

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Name: Mormon Church

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Intellectuals & the Mormon Church

The Mormon Church has an anti-intellectual reputation among academics.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith, the Mormon Church is a religious organization which bases its doctrine primarily on the vision and subsequent prophecy of its ... [Published Opposing Views - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Mormon Church, Mormonism, Michael Quinn, Mormon

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Facebook Inc

Facebook’s Stock Price Is the Least Important Thing About Facebook

Emmanuel Dunand /An electric sign outside NASDAQ headquarters announces Facebook's IPO on May 18, 2012Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is fond of telling his cohorts that their journey is only one percent finished. Even if you quibble about the exact percentage, ... [Published Time - May 18 2013]

Entities: Facebook Inc, Netscape, IPOs, Stock Prices

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 2 reports

Frances B. Monson, wife of Mormon Church president, dies at 85

The wife of the president of the Mormon church has died. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement on its web site that Frances B. Monson Thomas S. Monson The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. The church says she ... [Published Washington Times - May 17 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Thomas S Monson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 2 reports

Boy Scouts of America

Group rallies in opposition to allowing gay Scouts

Should the Boy Scouts of America allow openly-gay members?Yes, but only youth members.Yes, both for youth and adults.No, they shouldn't be allowed to join at all.Topics: group, rallies, opposition, gay, scouts, boy scouts, BSA, on my honorBATON ROUGE ... [Published WBRZ-TV - May 17 2013]

Entities: Gay, Boy Scouts of America, Baton Rouge (United States)

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Social minority issues in perspective

The media covers social minorities regularly in the daily churn of news. A lot of that coverage just skims the happenings of the day—a court win, an activist group announcement, what a controversial figure said on his Twitter feed. But sometimes, reporters ... [Published Columbia Journalism Review - May 17 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Gay, Immigration

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Mormon church sponsoring an alternative to prom

Idea founded by students from LakevilleThe Crystal Mormon Church in Minneapolis is holding its second annual “Mormon Prom” from 7-10 p.m. Saturday.This is the second year for the event. Last year, students from Lakeville organized a dance for their church ... [Published Sun This Week - May 16 2013]

Entities: Mormon, Mormon Church, Sleeveless

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

Human Rights campaign

The Anti-Equality Money Dries Up

Last month, Stephanie Mencimer reported that the Mormon Church has largely excused itself from the marriage equality fight. Her follow up on the subject includes more good news:[Fred] Karger, the California activist who helped call attention to the ... [Published Atlantic Monthly - May 16 2013]

Entities: Fred Karger, Mormon Church, Human Rights campaign, Knights of Columbus

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

How to Rejoin the Mormon Church

An excommunicated Latter-day Saints member can rejoin the faith through repentance.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/A former member of the Church of Latter-day Saints who has been excommunicated can rejoin the faith, although it requires both time and sincere ... [Published Opposing Views - May 16 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Latter-day Saints, Mormon, Christianity

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Mormon Church & Political Contributions

The Mormon Church drew the ire of gay activists when it supported California's Proposition 8.George Frey/ News/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially says it does not support any political campaign, party or platform. In 2008, according ... [Published Opposing Views - May 15 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Mormon, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gay, Marlin K. Jensen

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Man Confesses To Mormon Church Arson

Words by Rebecca LouderPhotos by GúndiA man has confessed to setting the fire that broke out yesterday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mbl reports.Police arrested the man yesterday on suspicion after spotting him in CCTV footage from ... [Published Rekjavik Grapevine - May 14 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Arson, CCTV

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Gay marriage ballot fights change as Mormon Church moves to the sidelines

Mother Jones has another interesting article about how the Mormon Church is no longer taking a leading role in opposing gay marriage ballot measures around the country.If the church stays on the sidelines, that could have an impact on the same-sex marriage ... [Published Oregonian - May 13 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Gay, Mormon

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Suspected Arson At The Mormon Church

Words by Rebecca LouderPhotos byEvidence of arson was found in a fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Garðabær this morning, Vísir reports.When fire-fighters arrived at the scene early this morning, the fire was contained in one ... [Published Rekjavik Grapevine - May 13 2013]

Entities: Mormon Church, Arson, Investigation

Quotes

...Toscano had been an outspoken proponent of women's rights within Mormonism, while Southerton wrote "Losing a Lost Tribe: DNA, Native Americans, and the Book of Mormon." The church's official stance on Southerton's excommunication was that he had an inappropriate extramarital relationship with a woman while separated...

Intellectuals & the Mormon Church [Published Opposing Views - 16 hours ago]

..." That leads Family Research Council (FRC) head Tony Perkins to say, "On its surface the proposal to allow openly homosexual boys could be seen as having merit, membership criteria would be just the first change.... An admission policy change of this nature, centered around sexuality, would necessitate changes in Scouting curriculum and training for Scout leaders."

IN-DEPTH: Will the Scouts withstand pressure? [Published AM 870 The Answer - May 17 2013]

"Just ask yourself, 'What would you do for food and water when you've had none for three days?' " he said

'Preppers' ready for the end of the world [Published Sacramento Bee - May 12 2013]

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Intellectuals & the Mormon Church [Published Opposing Views - 16 hours ago]
Facebook’s Stock Price Is the Least Important T... [Published Time - May 18 2013]
IN-DEPTH: Will the Scouts withstand pressure? [Published AM 870 The Answer - May 17 2013]
Group rallies in opposition to allowing gay Scouts [Published WBRZ-TV - May 17 2013]
New life as a found boy [Published Rock Hill Herald - May 17 2013]
Frances B. Monson, wife of Mormon Church presid... [Published Washington Times - May 17 2013]
85-Year-Old Wife of Mormon Church President Dies [Published ABC News - May 17 2013]
Social minority issues in perspective [Published Columbia Journalism Review - May 17 2013]
Boy Scouts need to open their doors to gay yout... [Published Jewish News Weekly - May 17 2013]
Roman Catholic hierarchy non-committal on gay S... [Published Glaad - May 16 2013]
Mormon church sponsoring an alternative to prom [Published Sun This Week - May 16 2013]
The Anti-Equality Money Dries Up [Published Atlantic Monthly - May 16 2013]
The Anti-Equality Money Dries Up [Published The Daily Dish \| By Andrew Sullivan - May 16 2013]
How to Rejoin the Mormon Church [Published Opposing Views - May 16 2013]
Concerts on the Big Screen: [Published The Source Weekly - May 15 2013]
Breaking: Body of missing girl found [Published Lake County News - May 15 2013]
Confessions of a Sociopath [Published Disinformation - May 15 2013]
After fleeing polygamist sect, boys face a new ... [Published Las Vegas Sun - May 15 2013]
Mormon Church & Political Contributions [Published Opposing Views - May 15 2013]
Man Confesses To Mormon Church Arson [Published Rekjavik Grapevine - May 14 2013]
Vandals Cause a Nuisance, and Fowl Play With Fl... [Published Lynnfield Patch - May 14 2013]
VIDEO: Agencies collaborate to look for missing... [Published Lake County News - May 14 2013]
Numerous agencies join search for missing Clear... [Published Lake County News - May 14 2013]
Gay marriage ballot fights change as Mormon Chu... [Published Oregonian - May 13 2013]
Howard Bragman: WATCH: Gay Mormons Discuss Chur... [Published Huffington Post - May 13 2013]
Suspected Arson At The Mormon Church [Published Rekjavik Grapevine - May 13 2013]
'Preppers' ready for the end of the world [Published Sacramento Bee - May 12 2013]
Has The Mormon Church Backed Off Its Opposition... [Published Gayapolis - May 11 2013]
Time for a New Oath (5/9/13) [Published Sag Harbor Express - May 11 2013]
Kartemquin previews four new films at “Spring S... [Published Screen Magazine - May 11 2013]

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The Anti-Equality Money Dries Up [Published The Daily Dish \| By Andrew Sullivan - May 16 2013] Last month, Stephanie Mencimer reported that the Mormon Church has largely excused itself from the marriage equality fight. Her follow up on the subject includes more good news: [Fred] Karger, the California activist who helped call attention to ...
Guess who likes the proposed “no gay adults” Sc... [Published Box Turtle Bulletin - Apr 26 2013] I am not a fan of the new proposed policy of the Boy Scouts of America relating to sexual orientation. The change, which would allow gay youth to participate but ban any positive gay role models, seems to me to be little better than the current policy. ...
Mormon Church Signs Off On Proposal To End Boy ... [Published Talking Points Memo - Apr 26 2013] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday weighed in on the Boy Scouts of America's recent efforts to address its longstanding ban on gay members, applauding the group for making "a thoughtful, good-faith effort."Last week, the Boy Scouts ...
The Morning Pride: April 26, 2013 [Published Think Progress - Apr 26 2013] Welcome to The Morning Pride, ThinkProgress LGBT’s daily round-up of the latest in LGBT policy, politics, and some culture too! Here’s what we’re reading this morning, but please let us know what stories you’re following as well. Follow us all day on ...
Charlotte Robinson: Straight Authors Address Ho... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - Apr 26 2013] This week I talked with authors Ross and Ryan Poore, a father-son duo, about their new novel, The Blood Doctrine, which explores the life of a Mormon missionary and the motivations that drive him to brutally murder a gay man in the name of his faith. ...