/tags/mormons Mormons en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:42:09 GMT /npr-news/2019-04-04/in-major-shift-lds-church-rolls-back-controversial-policies-toward-lgbt-members "We want to reduce the hate and contention so common today," said LDS President Dallin Oaks. Church doctrine will consider same-sex marriage "a serious transgression" but not apostasy. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:42:09 GMT /npr-news/2019-04-04/in-major-shift-lds-church-rolls-back-controversial-policies-toward-lgbt-members Laurel Wamsley /2018-09-17/mormon-officials-push-for-session-to-debate-pot-but-lawmakers-say-its-unlikely The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came out in cautious support of medical marijuana last month but now says the legislature should decide... Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:49:01 GMT /2018-09-17/mormon-officials-push-for-session-to-debate-pot-but-lawmakers-say-its-unlikely Erik Neumann /2018-08-22/whats-behind-the-lds-churchs-opposition-to-medical-marijuana Representatives from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are becoming more active in their opposition to a medical marijuana initiative in... Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:38:33 GMT /2018-08-22/whats-behind-the-lds-churchs-opposition-to-medical-marijuana Erik Neumann /2013-12-22/after-coming-out-gay-mormon-finds-support-at-home Jamison Manwaring says life is better since he came out to his family and friends in the Mormon community. Now you tell us: Have you had to reconcile a loved one's sexuality with your own beliefs? Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:58:00 GMT /2013-12-22/after-coming-out-gay-mormon-finds-support-at-home NPR Staff /2013-09-14/the-witness-wore-red-a-polygamists-wife-finds-a-new-life Rebecca Musser was raised in an extremist, polygamist church. She tells the harrowing story of her childhood, her first marriage, and her escape in her autobiography. Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:41:00 GMT /2013-09-14/the-witness-wore-red-a-polygamists-wife-finds-a-new-life NPR Staff /npr-news/2013-08-06/watch-mormon-missionaries-dominate-pickup-basketball-game First, you see the young men in white shirts and black ties miss a couple of shots, but then as the game truly begins, they dominate, sinking layups and nailing two dunks. Best of all: It's a friendly, happy atmosphere. Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:27:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-06/watch-mormon-missionaries-dominate-pickup-basketball-game Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-04-08/a-womans-prayer-makes-mormon-history Jean Stevens became the first woman to recite a prayer at a general session of the faith's semiannual conferences, which Mormons consider the most important religious gatherings of the year. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-08/a-womans-prayer-makes-mormon-history Howard Berkes /npr-news/2013-03-17/mormons-change-references-to-blacks-polygamy The changes are the first since 1981, and deal specifically with the church's original ban on black priesthood ordination and polygamy. One expert says these additions to Mormon scripture show signs of a more modern Mormon Church. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-17/mormons-change-references-to-blacks-polygamy /npr-news/2012-12-14/singing-loud-and-proud-choir-for-lgbt-mormons-breaks-out For years, Mormons in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community say they've felt shunned from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A newly formed LGBT choir believes it's making strides in the right direction, despite troubles securing rehearsal spaces in LDS churches. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:51:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-12-14/singing-loud-and-proud-choir-for-lgbt-mormons-breaks-out Andrea Smardon /npr-news/2012-11-28/mormonism-a-scrutinized-yet-evolving-faith The 2012 election shined a spotlight on the previously little-known religion of Mormonism. Many Americans have heard about the missionaries or baptism for the dead. But on the whole, the theology is shrouded in mystery. Mormons say their religion is often misunderstood because, unlike other faiths, it changes with time. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-11-28/mormonism-a-scrutinized-yet-evolving-faith Barbara Bradley Hagerty