The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is by far the largest Mormon denomination, with millions of members. It is known for strong community orientation, emphasis on family values, massive genealogical databases, and missionary work that spans the globe. Members attend weekly meetings in chapels, occasionally visit temples for important rituals, and gather twice a year for general conference. On issues of science and technology, the Church tends toward cautious open approaches without endorsing specific positions.
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38 Thoughts on October 2024 General Conference
Yesterday and today, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the largest Mormon denomination, gathered for our General Conference. General Conference is a long-standing tradition, generally held two times per year since 1830. My understanding is that there have only been two or three exceptions, depending on ... -
The Church on Artificial Intelligence
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published some statements about artificial intelligence (AI). The Church is by far the largest Mormon denomination – and that of which I’m a member. Its statements influence the perspectives and actions of millions of Mormons worldwide. Friends called the Church’s statements to ... -
Faithful Mormon Transhumanism
A friend is exploring Mormon Transhumanism. He finds it “mind-expanding” and “faith promoting,” and even an “honest, authentic, and unexpectedly practical approach to religion.” But he’s also tentative about it, mostly because his “desire to remain in the mainstream of the Church is strong.” And he wonders whether and how ... -
95 Thoughts on April 2022 General Conference
Last Saturday and Sunday, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the largest Mormon denomination, gathered for our 192nd annual General Conference. It’s a long-standing tradition. Recently, it’s also become a tradition for some Church members to share our thoughts and interact with each other during the ... -
The True Church
I’m a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the largest Mormon denomination. I love and support the Church, its members, and its leaders. But that doesn’t mean that I always agree with all of them, all of the time. Nor, of course, does it mean ... -
Is It Okay To Be a Mormon?
During the Sunday 7 October 2018 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Church), President Russell M. Nelson encouraged members and friends of the Church to stop using nicknames like “Mormon” to refer to the Church or its members. To emphasize that point, he stated ... -
Last General Conference Sermons of Church Presidents
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the largest Mormon denomination, has had 16 presidents since and including Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of Mormonism. My favorite sermon delivered by Joseph Smith happens to have been the last sermon he delivered to Mormons gathered for a general ... -
Church Has No Official Position on Human Evolution
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the largest Mormon denomination, has no official position on human evolution. This should be repeated and emphasized, in part because the LDS Church has not done much to ensure this non-position is communicated to its members. Consequently, for many years, ... -
My Mormon Perspective on Blessing Children
I learned this morning that leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the largest Mormon denomination and that in which I am a member) has chosen to prohibit the Church from baptizing or blessing minor children of gay persons, and to require adult children of married gay ... -
This Is Still the Place
On the morning of 24 July 1847, a group of Mormon pioneers broke camp for the last time. They traveled six miles through a deep ravine, across one last creek, and into full view of a great valley. Wondering and admiring, they gazed. The valley appeared vast and richly fertile, ... -
Sanctimony Desecrates Excommunication
This has been an emotional day for Mormonism. As reported in national headlines, Kate Kelly of Ordain Women has been excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for “conduct contrary to the laws and order of the Church”. While I do not have a strong opinion for ... -
A Mormon Perspective on California Proposition 8
Californians will soon be voting on proposition 8, which would amend their state constitution to define “marriage” as being between one man and one woman, exclusively. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by far the largest Mormon denomination and the church of which I am a member, is ... -
Death of LDS Church President Gordon Hinckley
LDS Church President Gordon Hinckley died today. There’s a Deseret News announcement, which contains some biographical information. In some ways, for me, Hinckley has always been the leader of the LDS Church. Formally, of course, members of the Church recognize Christ as our leader. And I’ve been alive long enough ...