Posts tagged latter day saints
A Literary Mystery: Who Wrote The Erotic Novel That Grapples With Fundamentalist Beliefs?

A new novel “Corinne” is an erotic romance that follows the life of a woman who was cast out of her fundamentalist religious group and, later, is brought back in contact with them. The book was published under a pseudonym, which has raised questions about who the author of the book may be. Suggestions include Stephanie Meyer of the “Twilight” series and others.

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What Is A Latter-day Saint Temple?

(ANALYSIS) Temples in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the Mormon church, have long been a site of curiosity, suspicion and admiration. They are where the faith’s most sacred rites or “ordinances” are performed, so church members were traditionally taught not to discuss some of them publicly.

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Andrew Garfield, Deconstructionist Extraordinaire: A Look At The Actor’s Faith-Based Roles

Andrew Garfield is a beloved actor of his generation, known for playing Spider-Man in the franchise’s first reboot and Eduardo Saverin in “The Social Network.” The majority of roles in his career have involved playing devout religious characters. We’ve taken a look back at the major ones.

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Mission Berlin: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints And Its Nearly 170 Years In Germany’s Capital City

A tireless desire to share their message with the people of Berlin — and Germany as a whole — has helped the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ mission in Berlin persevere over the years, up to the present day.

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Very Few Religious Americans Favor A Total Abortion Ban

(ANALYSIS) While many state legislatures and the U.S. Supreme Court seem to be ready to reverse Roe v. Wade and ban or severely limit abortion, the majority of Americans want abortion to be available as a choice, and the share who would support a total ban on the practice is incredibly small.

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