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Pew Study Examines Religious Affiliation of U.S. ImmigrantsThe geographic origins of new legal permanent residents in the United States have shifted markedly during the past two decades, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. government data on immigration.
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Al Smith the Tattooed Mormon PioneerShe calls herself “the Tattooed Mormon,” but I call her a modern Mormon pioneer. Why? Because the story of her conversion so similar to that of the early pioneers.
By Seth Adam Smith
Father Gregory Boyle – A Life Worth KnowingSome moments in life are transforming and this morning certainly was one of those moments. The main speaker was Father Gregory Boyle – an American Jesuit priest – Founder and Executive Director of Homeboy Industries.
By Rynna Ollivier
Pew Study: Muslim Afghans Want Sharia to be Law of the LandA new Pew survey of Muslims around the world finds that most adherents are deeply committed to their faith and want its teachings to shape not only their personal lives but also their societies and politics.
VIDEO: Moving Forward with Cerebral PalsyHow do you move forward in life when you have a disability? How do you move forward if that disability is cerebral palsy?
By Seth Adam Smith
Yeah Samake: Born for Such a Time as ThisYeah Samake is not only on track to be elected the next president of Mali at the July 7 election, but if his bid his successful, he will be the first LDS president of a nation and will lead a country that badly needs the integrity and courage he offers.
By Maurine Proctor
Treatment and Classification of Christians in the MilitaryDefense Secretary Hagel was questioned by the House Armed Services Committee following a disturbing email classifying Christians and Catholics alongside al-Qaeda.
The Church’s Position on Gays in the Boy Scouts Why would the Church not support the BSA decision to allow gay young men in the program? After all, a young man can be gay and pass the sacrament, so why should his sexual orientation keep him from obtaining a merit badge?
By Erin Ann McBride
Mitt Romney Tells SVU Graduates to Launch Into the DeepFormer Governor and Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney chose to give his second public speech since the 2012 presidential elections at Southern Virginia University's Commencement Exercises. Excerpts from his speech, and a video of the full speech included.
By Erin Ann McBride
What is the Islamist Movement?All Islamists agree that majority Muslim countries should reestablish Islamic law as the foundation of the legal and political system, but they often differ as to the best means to achieve this goal.
By William J. Hamblin and Daniel C. Peterson