Topic: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Prop. 8 ruling: gay judge didn't need to recuse himself

Backers of California's anti-gay marriage initiative, Prop. 8, argued that the judge who declared the law unconstitutional should not have taken the case because he is gay. A federal judge rejected that argument Tuesday.

Why Mormonism might not be a problem for Mitt Romney

A poll released Wednesday suggests that a minority of Americans are 'entirely comfortable' with the idea of a Mormon president. But voters' concerns about the problems facing the country might override any concern they have about Mitt Romney's religion.

Mitt Romney's Mormon religion: Is it a political problem?

Mitt Romney says as president he would not be swayed by his church. But a significant number of voters – especially evangelical Protestants – say they would be less likely to vote for a Mormon.

BYU basketball player suspended: sports world shocked – and impressed

The BYU basketball player suspended for the season Tuesday broke the BYU honor code by having sex with his girlfriend. Sports writers are shocked but respect the school for sticking to its values – even though the decision could spoil a potentially historic season.

Elizabeth Smart testifies to her abduction and vow to survive

Elizabeth Smart testified in a federal court Monday in Utah of her abduction by Brian David Mitchell, the man accused of kidnapping and assaulting her in June 2002. Fourteen at the time, Elizabeth Smart vowed to "survive" the attack.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapping trial begins, suspect kicked out of court

Elizabeth Smart, now 22, was 14 when she was kidnapped at knifepoint from her home on June 5, 2002. She was recovered nine months later — in March 2003 — after a motorist spotted her walking the streets of a Salt Lake City suburb with Mitchell and his now-estranged wife, Wanda Eileen Barzee.

Boy Scouts group removes Mormons from leadership roles over religious beliefs

Boy Scouts: Church officials were initially thrilled earlier this month when the Stokes family volunteered as leaders, until they saw on the couple's application forms that they belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ronnie Lee Gardner executed by firing squad in Utah

Ronnie Lee Gardner was executed shortly after midnight Friday. A firing squad killed the death row inmate in Utah.

Ronnie Lee Gardner execution: firing squads are humane say some experts

Ronnie Lee Gardner execution: Some experts say that firing squads are more humane than lethal injection.

Obama gets more summer reading from religious leaders

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Gay activists protest Mormon church

Beyond the anger over the church's support for a gay-marriage ban in California, some seek dialogue.

California votes down same-sex marriage

Voters in Florida and Arizona also approved similar bans in a setback for the gay rights movement.

The minister who leads Democrats to faith

Leah Daughtry, CEO of her party's upcoming convention, emphasizes 'public holiness.'

The minister who leads Democrats to faith

Leah Daughtry, CEO of her party's upcoming convention, emphasizes 'public holiness.'

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