Religion

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly posted a document online written by its third president in mid-June. The church previously denied its existence for over a century.

Mientras la gente corría en busca de seguridad tras los disparos que interrumpieron la protesta “No Kings” el 14 de junio en Salt Lake City, el obispo episcopal de Utah se quedó afuera y guió a las personas al interior de la Catedral de St. Mark’s, ubicada a no más de una cuadra del tiroteo.

As people scrambled for safety after gunfire interrupted the June 14 “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City, the Episcopal Bishop for Utah stood outside and guided people inside St. Mark’s Cathedral — no more than a block from the shooting.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages members, including missionaries, to practice yoga as a way to remain fit. However, several members say yoga deepens their spirituality and strengthens their connection with God.

The reality TV show “definitely challenges social norms within Utah and religious norms,” said cast member Miranda McWhorter.

Según un profesor de BYU, la disminución en la religión y el matrimonio, y la falta de cuidado infantil, son las causas.

A Provo group uses hallucinogenic mushrooms to commune with God. Provo authorities don’t think they’re a legitimate religion.

According to one BYU professor, a decline in religion and marriage and a lack of child care are to blame.

U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby said in Thursday's ruling that a three-year statute of limitations on fraud claims in Utah had passed before the lawsuit was filed. The judge also said the plaintiffs failed to adequately show how any fraud had occurred.

According to online video, fans can be heard yelling a profane phrase directed at Mormons as the teams were leaving the court following the basketball team’s 96-95 loss to BYU on Saturday night.

The groups behind the suit represent millions of Americans and range from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists.

The constitutionality of released-time religious education was taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1952. But it wasn’t about Utah or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.