Religion News Service – Jana Riess

• LDS church quietly shifts its message to doubters August 21, 2025
  (RNS) — Only one person I’ve talked to had actually heard of these essays even though they debuted over a year and a half ago — and they’re quite good! The post LDS church quietly shifts its message to doubters appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• A few words on becoming voiceless July 31, 2025
  (RNS) — I won’t be able to talk, but spasmodic dysphonia will not rob me of my voice. The post A few words on becoming voiceless appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• Mormon women are finally allowed to wear sleeveless tops. Here’s why some are grieving. June 27, 2025
  (RNS) — The church taught these women they were making a holy sacrifice by covering their shoulders. Now they are confused because showing shoulders is suddenly fine. The post Mormon women are finally allowed to wear sleeveless tops. Here’s why some are grieving. appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• The LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation June 16, 2025
  (RNS) — After denying that the 1886 pro-polygamy 'Taylor revelation' existed, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly published it on Saturday. The post The LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation appeared first on RNS.
  Benjamin Park
• When your loved ones leave the LDS church June 4, 2025
  (RNS) — It was challenging for composer-screenwriter Cinco Paul when his adult children all left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here's what he learned. The post When your loved ones leave the LDS church appeared first on RNS.
  Cinco Paul
• Yes, Joseph Smith practiced polygamy May 28, 2025
  (RNS) — ‘I think the evidence for Joseph’s polygamous sealings is pretty overwhelming,’ says historian John Turner, who has penned a new biography of Joseph Smith. The post Yes, Joseph Smith practiced polygamy appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• A star-studded Mormon arts festival May 19, 2025
  (RNS) — Artists, composers, writers, dancers and more will relate how their LDS faith intersects with their creative lives in an unprecedented virtual festival on May 30 and 31. The post A star-studded Mormon arts festival appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• For Mormon women who are struggling, a lifeline of hope and solidarity May 7, 2025
  (RNS) — A new book by the ‘At Last She Said It’ podcasters is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding women’s experiences in the LDS church. The post For Mormon women who are struggling, a lifeline of hope and solidarity appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• In first book, TikTok biblical scholar explains what the Bible really says about hot-button topics April 28, 2025
  (RNS) — ‘I get hate from across the entire spectrum of belief and nonbelief, which means I am right in the sweet spot,’ said biblical scholar and TikTok star Dan McClellan. The post In first book, TikTok biblical scholar explains what the Bible really says about hot-button topics appeared first on RNS.
  Jana Riess
• For over 50 years, Mormon feminism has been consistently complicated April 9, 2025
  (RNS) — Whether the LDS church and its flagship university, Brigham Young, have softened their stance on feminism remains a loaded question, guest columnists explain. The post For over 50 years, Mormon feminism has been consistently complicated appeared first on RNS.
  Katie Ludlow Rich