Religion News Service – 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
- Sociologist’s new book explains why organized religion has lost relevancy April 3, 2025(RNS) — Christian Smith’s research shows traditional religion isn’t just declining. It’s culturally obsolete. The post Sociologist’s new book explains why organized religion has lost relevancy appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- What does new LDS messaging really say about women in the church? March 24, 2025(RNS) — Women are second-class citizens in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, guest columnist Emily W. Jensen concludes in analyzing the church's recent efforts to connect better with women. The post What does new LDS messaging really say about women in the church? appeared first on RNS.Emily W. Jensen
- Popular Mormon podcasters resign from LDS church, a step ahead of excommunication March 17, 2025(RNS) — Valerie and Nathan Hamaker, co-hosts of ‘Latter Day Struggles,’ have resigned their LDS church membership rather than attend a church disciplinary council that was likely to result in their excommunication. The post Popular Mormon podcasters resign from LDS church, a step ahead of excommunication appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- The LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation June 16, 2025
