What role did religious controversy play in Glenn Beck’s downturn?
Richard Drew / AP Bye bye, Glenn Beck. The news broke Wednesday that Glenn Beck may not be the big guy on Fox News much longer and that the shockjock-turned-news commentator will “transition off of his...
View ArticleThe Book of Mormon musical: Listen now!
The Book of Mormon, a musical by the creators of South Park about missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is winning crowds over (much like actual Mormon missionaries,...
View ArticleGlenn Beck’s rally: Next year in Jerusalem!
After holding the Restoring Honor Rally on Washington’s National Mall last summer, Glenn Beck has planned his latest large-scale political event, this time taking his conservative politics (plus some...
View ArticleNew faces of Mormonism on reality TV, Times Square billboards
When I watch TV (and I watch a lot of TV), I am constantly on alert for religious mentions. Even on goofy reality shows, faith comes up and can be part of the “character” producers choose to feature....
View ArticleFewer than half of Americans know Mitt Romney’s a Mormon
Mitt Romney’s Mormonism—a huge media talking point leading up to the Republican primaries—may not be as big of an issue with everyday Americans since most of them can’t correctly identify his faith....
View ArticleThousands of Mormons to participate in Houston-area service day
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have planned their most expansive day of service ever held in the Houston area, part of a worldwide effort to commemorate the 75th anniversary...
View ArticleUpdate: Mormon university now OKs skinny jeans
Update: Following strict rules against skinny jeans at BYU-Idaho’s testing center, the school has clarified its policy, OK-ing skinny jeans and overturning the center’s ban. Mormon college students are...
View ArticleMormons honor Houston civil rights leader at Christmas concert
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church will gather together Sunday to honor the historic church’s founder, Rev. William Lawson. The LDS choir will...
View ArticleBYU ‘It Gets Better’ video shares emotional stories of gay Mormons
Gay and lesbian students at America’s largest Mormon university recently came out with their version of an “It Gets Better” video, opening up about the struggle they’ve had with their sexual identity...
View ArticleMormon, Muslim faiths surge across Houston
Mormons and Muslims may have long been considered minority religions, but in Houston and across the country, their numbers have been booming since 2000. Newly released data show the Church of Jesus...
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