‘Mormon Land’: Covenants. Temples. Sealings. Garments. Aging leaders. A conversation about General Conference.
A Latter-day Saint scholar and editor discuss the highlights — and lowlights — along with what the gathering says about church’s current state and its future.of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may merit no more than a mere mention in the history books of Mormonism. There were no theological breakthroughs, no major policy changes, no sweeping shake-ups among the top echelons.
LDS conference highlights: President Russell Nelson touts ‘priesthood keys,’ Dallin Oaks says wear garments ‘continuously’ Full summary of Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Nelson names temples; Oaks reaffirms wearing of garments; Kearon points to a welcoming God Full summary of Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Holland recounts near-death trial; women’s leader Dennis stresses wearing garments; Nelson attendsLatest from Mormon Land: Why it’s OK to show photos of LDS temple garmentsFringe politics take center stage at Republican U.S. Senate debate hosted by Utah Eagle ForumWhat we know about the Panguitch Lake Dam crack
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