LDS Church
LDS therapist: sex rules should differ for older single members
Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a well-known Latter-day Saint sex therapist, argues that the Church's standards around sex and intimacy should recognize differences between young adults and older single, divorced, and widowed members. The Salt Lake Tribune explores whether uniform Church teaching addresses the varied realities members face across life stages.
October 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Socialist streamer Hasan Piker praises LDS leader's anti-gambling sermon
Hasan Piker, a prominent left-wing Twitch streamer with millions of followers, publicly praised a Latter-day Saint apostle's sermon condemning gambling and sports betting. Piker's endorsement brought the general conference address to audiences far outside Mormon circles, sparking discussion across social media.
October 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 15 sources
LDS therapist argues sex rules should differ for older single members
Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a well-known Latter-day Saint sex therapist, argues that the Church's rules around sex and intimacy should account for differences between young adults versus older single, divorced, and widowed members. The Salt Lake Tribune explores whether standards designed for teenagers apply meaningfully to members facing different life circumstances later in adulthood.
October 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
Church adopts defensive posture toward criticism, columnist writes
Religion News Service examines what it describes as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' defensive responses to perceived criticism, with columnist Jana Riess arguing the institution's public communications strategy emphasizes rising internal metrics while minimizing challenges. The analysis explores patterns in how church leaders and members are directed to discuss the faith publicly.
October 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via Religion News Service · 5 sources
President Oaks declares distinctive LDS beliefs about divine parentage at conference
President Dallin H. Oaks addressed the question "Who is a child of God?" during General Conference, emphasizing distinctive Latter-day Saint teachings about divine parentage and pre-mortal existence. His remarks underscored doctrines that separate the church from mainstream Christianity.
October 5, 2026 at 9:03 AM MT · via Deseret News · 2 sources
President Oaks addresses members' faith concerns in conference highlights
The Salt Lake Tribune's conference highlights feature President Dallin H. Oaks' remarks about what he described as diminishing faith in Christ among church members. The coverage summarizes key addresses from the weekend's General Conference sessions.
October 5, 2026 at 9:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 10 sources
LDS President Oaks warns of 'diminishing faith' in Christ among members
LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks expressed concern during October 2026 General Conference about what he characterized as "diminishing faith" in Jesus Christ among Latter-day Saints, according to the Salt Lake Tribune's conference coverage. The remarks came during the weekend's sessions and addressed what church leaders see as erosion in members' Christ-centered devotion.
October 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 13 sources
LDS apostle among religious scholars consulted on AI morality at Anthropic
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, consulted religious scholars including an LDS apostle to help instill moral reasoning into its AI models—and to explore whether the system could be considered conscious, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
October 5, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
First African leader of LDS churchwide organization addresses conference
The first African to lead a churchwide organization in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at Sunday's General Conference session, telling members that God sees each individual. The historic leadership milestone reflects the church's growing presence in Africa.
October 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
Atlantic asks: Are Mormons losing their distinctiveness?
The Atlantic examines whether Latter-day Saints are losing the cultural and behavioral markers that have historically set them apart from mainstream American Christianity, analyzing demographic shifts, policy changes, and assimilation trends.
October 4, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Atlantic · 4 sources
New biography examines BYU biologist Duane Jeffery's battle over evolution
University of Illinois Press has published 'Duane Jeffery: A Mormon Evolutionist' by Steven L. Peck, chronicling the life of a BYU geneticist who spent decades defending the teaching of evolution within Latter-day Saint educational and cultural systems despite strong institutional resistance.
October 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM MT · via Times and Seasons
Church donates $7M to American Red Cross for blood, relief services
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated more than $7 million to the American Red Cross to strengthen blood services and support disaster relief, according to KSNV's reporting. The contribution funds blood collection infrastructure and emergency response capacity.
October 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via KSNV