Associate Dean: Choose Faith, Not Fear
Gregory Clark, associate dean in the College of Humanities, counseled students to choose faith and forsake fear during the first university devotional of spring term.
Today's Stories
Controversy Affects Missionary Work
Many investigating The LDS Church in France were confused when the French news mistakenly reported that Mormons were accused of forcing teens into plural marriages.
LDS Church Seeks to Inform Media
Despite frank statements by church leaders and an expanding worldwide membership, misinformation and misconceptions often plague the church's relationship with the media.
Apostle's Remarks Focus on Music
Elder Russel M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke to students Sunday evening (May 4) at the Marriott Center.
Women Can Fully Receive Preisthood Blessings
The workshop encouraged women to have faith, increase worthiness and trust in the Lord to receive the full blessings available through priesthood blessings.
Overcoming Pornography Requires Early Prevention
Presenters advised women on what resources and principles have been the most successful in helping individuals and families affected by pornography.
Women Gather for Annual Conference
Between 15,000 and 20,000 people are expected to visit the BYU campus Thursday and Friday for the university’s annual Women’s Conference. President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conclude the two-day event of presentations and service opportunities with an address at the Marriott Center.
President Thomas S. Monson to Address BYU Women's Conference
President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be the concluding speaker during this year’s Brigham Young University Women’s Conference, co-sponsored by the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will address the attendees at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in the Marriott Center.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Elder David Todd Christofferson was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah Jan. 24, 1945. His family moved to New Jersey, where Elder Christopherson experienced a different cultural setting. He was the only LDS member in his class all through high school.
Sister Elaine S. Dalton
On their way in, they had to walk through the "President's Room," where the portraits of every General Young Women and Relief Society President hang. As she walked through the hall, Elaine S. Dalton said she felt their eyes on her, as if they were speaking to her.
College of Religious Requests Proposals for Symposium
The College of Religion is seeking proposals this month for the 2009 Sydney B. Sperry Symposium. Proposals, due April 28, should address next year's theme of how the Old Testament teaches of Christ.
Students Edified by General Conference
As a freshman, Megan Botts has pushed through many trials and experiences that come with college. Like many others, Botts found comfort and guidance through this weekend's general conference.
New Prophet to Be Sustained in Solemn Assembly
Members will gather in Salt Lake to participate in the 178th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday and Sunday (April 5-6).
Eyring: Young Women Must Have Faith to Pray
Young women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were counseled Saturday evening at a general young women meeting in the Conference Center to be steadfast, immovable and make good choices.
Leaders to address young women Saturday
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will address young women, their mothers and leaders in the General Young Women Meeting on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Students Promoting Religious Unity
BYU's chapter of the PRSSA is also working as the account executive for Utah Valley Interfaith Student Association at UVSC.
LDS Films Undergo Evolution
The subject matter and themes of LDS films have undergone an evolution throughout the years.
Elder Hafen Speaks on Faith, Reason at Maxwell Institute
Elder Bruce C. Hafen, of the First Quorum of the Seventy, told faculty and students Christ is the resolution for disciple scholars who face tension between faith and reason.
Elder Bateman Enumerates Lessons of the Atonement
Prayer, faith, love, obedience and building up Zion are all important principles people can learn from the Atonement of Jesus Christ, said Elder Merrill J.Bateman at BYU's Easter Conference on Saturday.
Elder Hafen to Address Maxwell Institute
Elder Bruce C. Hafen, of the First Quorum of the Seventy, will speak tonight at the second annual Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship lecture.
Elder Scott Speaks on Establishing Foundations
Students should establish a secure foundation for life through principles found in the scriptures and by trying to understand the Atonement, said Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at Tuesday's devotional.
New Web Site Brings Focus Towards Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started a new Web site, JesusChrist.lds.org, several weeks ago to promote the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Smith Papers to be Available to Public
The Joseph Smith Papers Project, the most extensive historical research project the church has undertaken, will soon be published in a multiple volume set.
Dean Compares Circumstances to Farming
Explaining a difficult passage in Isaiah, Terry Ball, dean of Religious Education, told students at devotional on how his secular education in botany helped him gain a stronger testimony of the scriptures.
LDS and Eastern Religions Similar, New Survey Shows
A recent survey shows that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a higher percentage of married couples and have more children than most other religions in the United States.
