Growing up, I was often asked what church I attended. Often when I said, “I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” the person would reply, “I have never heard of that church.” So then I’d say, “It’s the Mormon Church.” And most of the time the reply was, “Oh, I’ve heard of that church.” So I started answering, “I’m a Mormon.” The nickname “Mormon”...

Scientists have long been fascinated by the Mormon health code. Mormon is a nickname sometimes given to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The health code came by revelation to Joseph Smith in the early 1800s and contained what was, at the time, unusual advice about how to eat. The code, known as the Word of Wisdom, can be found in a book of Mormon scripture called the Doctrine...

BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.”  BYU students take nearly a semester of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. In this series (see below), students enrolled in scripture study classes have shared their thoughts, insights, and reflections on the Book of Mormon in the form of...

Brigham Young University (BYU) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.”   BYU students take nearly a semester of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. Here, in this column, students enrolled in scripture study classes have shared their thoughts, insights, and reflections on the New Testament and gospel of Jesus Christ...

A study done through the University of Pennsylvania demonstrated that Mormons are the most charitable people in America, donating both money and time at a higher rate than other Americans. Even when religious donations and service are subtracted, they give about as much as other Americans, but, of course, this is in addition to the religious donations. The average American spends about 48 hours a year...

Many people do not understand Mormon beliefs. “Mormons” are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ironically, many do not realize that Mormons are Christians, and that they dedicate their lives to the worship and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints know that there is a God, and have learned how to develop a relationship with Him, through studying the Bible and other...