SALT LAKE CITY 4 February 2008 Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news conference in the Church Office Building. President Monson, 80, succeeds President Gordon B. Hinckley, who died 27 January.
The new world leader of the Church has called to serve with him in the First Presidency, the top governing body of the 13-million-member faith, President Henry B. Eyring, 74, first counselor, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 67, second counselor.
President Boyd K. Packer, 83, is the new president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be filled later.
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Thomas S. Monson Named 16th LDS Church President
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Mitt Romney – Faith in America Speech
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This is Mitt Romney’s Faith in America Speech
I think his explanations about how he feels about religion in America reflect pretty well how most Mormons feel about it. They are generally tolerant of and support the agency of everyone to worship how, where, and what they please.
Harry Reid Mormon Speech at BYU
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Senator Harry Reid, the current highest ranking LDS official in the US Government gave a speech about his history and his conversion to the Mormon Religion, at BYU in October 2006. Click the link below to watch it.
Harry Reid Mormon Speech at BYU
It’s actually a pretty good speech.
The Life of President Gordon B. Hinckley: 1910 – 2008
Posted in Church Policy, Families, Family, Famous Mormons, God, Heaven, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, LDS, Marriage, Mormon, Mormon Convert, Mormon Myths, Mormon Politicians, Mormons, Politics, Prayer, President Hinckley, Prophet, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, tagged Christian, Christians, church of jesus christ, God, gordon b hinckley, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormons, Prophet, Religion, religions on January 31, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The Life of President Gordon B. Hinckley: 1910 – 2008
President Gordon B. Hinckley, who led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through twelve years of global expansion, has died at the age of 97.
President Hinckley was the 15th president in the 177-year history of the Church and had served as its president since 12 March 1995.
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Mormon Myths and Reality
Posted in Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Geography, Church Policy, Families, Family, Famous Mormons, God, Heaven, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, LDS, Marriage, Mormon, Mormon Convert, Mormon Myths, Mormon Politicians, Mormons, Politics, Prayer, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, tagged Baptists, Catholics, Christian, Christians, Converts, Eternal Families, Eternal Life, Families, God, Heaven, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, LDS, Marriage, Mormon, Mormons, Muslims, Religion on January 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Steve Young, a former NFL quarterback, and Sharlene Hawkes, a former Miss America, address some of the common misconceptions people have about Mormons. Topics they address include Church growth, Christianity, polygamy, temples, humanitarian outreach, beliefs and family.
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Are Mormon Politicians Directed By Church Leadership?
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Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explains that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day has a long record of not interfering with public officials.
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What is the Civic Duty of Mormons?
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Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles talks about the civic duty of Latter-day Saints.
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Why Should Mormons Participate in the Political Process?
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Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discusses sustaining the U.S. constitution and its relation to religious freedom.
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What Does Church Political Neutrality Mean for Mormons?
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Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addresses what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints political neutrality statement means for Mormons.
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