Religion

Many Utah women say The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ ‘best practices’ when it comes to gender are holding them back.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a slew of new guidelines which would limit the role of transgender members in local congregations.

A new research paper from Utah State University and BYU found that religiosity can improve body image, but it can also be detrimental. Here’s why.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints softened its guidance on tattoos in 2022. But two years later, some current and former members still feel judged for their choice to get inked.

The bill does not remove the legal loophole known as clergy-penitent privilege. But Rep. Anthony Loubet said it could incentivize clergy members to come forward.

If passed, all employers, regardless of staff size, would be required to try to accommodate an employee’s religious belief unless it presents an “undue burden” on the business.

Similar clergy-penitent privilege bills have failed in the past. However, Rep. Anthony Loubet’s proposal has one major difference, resulting in a lack of opposition from the state's dominant faith.

Patrick Kearon, the newest member of the body that governs The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has said he would like see the faith better care for sex abuse victims.

The hope is that the funding will be an opportunity to create sustainable infrastructure addressing homelessness in the state.

For faith groups that choose to go solar, the benefits can be both financial and theological.

Although it’s tempting to slap a label on Utah like “red state” or “ultra religious” and call it good, we wanted to take a closer look at these things and get to the heart of what makes Utah, Utah.

Utah doesn’t look the same as it did 20 years ago, becoming more diverse, older and less religious.