As a faith community becomes successful in ways the world measures success, it becomes easy for its members to live in a relatively low state of tension with the surrounding culture. As part of the “get tough on crime” attitude common in the culture today, the majority of Americans favor the death penalty for the …
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RLDS WOMEN IN THE PRIESTHOOD: THE UTAH EXPERIENCE
RLDS WOMEN IN THE PRIESTHOOD: THE UTAH EXPERIENCE The RLDS Church began ordaining women in 1985. In the 14 years since, a considerable number of women have been ordained, including two apostles. In many congregations, from one-third to one-half of the active priesthood members are women. Utah is no exception. There are four congregations in …
Nauvoo In The 1840s: Conflict Between The Mormons and The Non-Mormons
Nauvoo In The 1840s: Conflict Between The Mormons and The Non-Mormons Roger D. Launius