Tag Archives: Marriage

“Punishing” Mormon Newlyweds?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

There seems to be continuing dissatisfaction among Mormons over the workings of their church. In addition to the “wear pants to church” movement, the “give women the priesthood” movement, and the “pull The Not Even Once Club off the bookstore … Continue reading →

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Keeping “our radar focused” on the membership

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Eric Johnson

Pity the poor singles who live in the Salt Lake City area of Utah. According to an article in the Salt Lake Tribune (“Loss of young adult members spurred changes to LDS wards,” 4/27/11, p. B1), 5,000 single Latter-day Saints … Continue reading →

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Prophet Counsels Against Being “Unequally Yoked”

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

During the Priesthood Session of last September/October’s General Conference, LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley spoke to the men and boys of the Church, urging them to be worthy of the LDS priesthood. President Hinckley instructed them to shun unclean thoughts, … Continue reading →

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LDS Apostle Accused of Deception in Defense of Marriage

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last April I blogged about the recent temple wedding of LDS Apostle Russell M. Nelson (see Wedding Bells for LDS Apostle). I made note of the fact that Mr. Nelson, whose first wife died in 2005, was on his second … Continue reading →

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