EP 2 - LDS church is #1 (in real estate!?), feminism and Mormonism, 192nd General Conference musings
Apr 10, 2022
Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al and Dives ruminate on the great and spacious beehive!
Join Al and Dives as we ponder some of life’s most vexing questions: What do the church’s recently released stats tell us about the future of the great and spacious beehive? Can one be a feminist and a good Mormon at the same time? What is the Mormon church going to do with another 17 temples? And we conclude with Dives’ hilarious take on President Nelson’s “forgiveness challenge” from the 192nd General Conference.
LDS Church has Most Valuable Private Real Estate Portfolio in the US, Evidence Suggests: Evidence indicates that the LDS Church possesses the most valuable private real estate portfolio in the United States, shedding light on the financial assets of the church.
Data Dashboard: Updated with announcement of 17 new temples: A data dashboard is updated with the announcement of 17 new temples by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, providing insights into the expansion and growth of the church worldwide.
I’m a feminist Mormon. Almost everything you’ve heard about my culture is wrong: A feminist Mormon challenges common misconceptions about Mormon culture, highlighting the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the community.
Oaks ‘clarifies’ LDS doctrine on LGBTQ-related issues: An LDS Church leader offers clarification on the church's doctrine regarding LGBTQ-related issues, addressing concerns and providing insight into official stances on these matters.
Human trafficking isn't just a problem elsewhere. It's happening in urban, rural Utah, report: A report reveals that human trafficking is not only a problem elsewhere but also occurring in both urban and rural areas of Utah, drawing attention to the need for awareness and action to combat this issue.
Church names new Relief Society and Primary general presidencies: The LDS Church announces new general presidencies for the Relief Society and Primary organizations, signaling leadership changes within the church's auxiliary bodies.
Satan is marginalized by the Mormon Church?: Discussions arise regarding whether Satan is marginalized by the Mormon Church, prompting reflections on theological interpretations and the portrayal of spiritual entities within LDS teachings.
Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): An analysis examines the growth trajectory of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, exploring factors contributing to its expansion and evolution over time.
Conference ends with a call to remove a personal conflict in your life by Easter: A conference concludes with a call to LDS Church members to address personal conflicts in their lives by Easter, emphasizing spiritual renewal and reconciliation.
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