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Joshua Bolding

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Featured Faiths
State of religion: How religiosity varies by region in the U.S.
Despite New England’s religious history, it seems as though religion may become just that in the area — history. According to a recent Gallup poll, the state of Vermont is tied with its neighbor New Hampshire as the least religious states in the nation, with only 23 percent of their respective populations describing themselves as “very religious.”
By Joshua Bolding
Tammy Stephan, left, and Emily Lower talk as they pick rocks out of the garden ground as members of Orem churches work together.
Mormon Times
Orem churches come together to help feed the hungry
As Orem Community Church moderator Don Pendergrass pushes around a garden spreader on a plot of land just north of the church Monday night, he gestures towards groups of families showing up wearing work gloves and old clothes.
By Joshua Bolding
In this March 12, 2009 file photo, Jon Stewart is shown during a taping of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in New York.
U.S. & World
Comedian Jon Stewart blasts those who have a ‘Mormon problem’
On “The Daily Show”, comedian Jon Stewart took bipartisan shots at those who have a problem with presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s religion
By Joshua Bolding
Kansas City Missouri Temple
Utah
LDS Church reports 18 percent growth in 2000s
The Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies reported Tuesday that the LDS Church grew 45.5 percent in the U.S. from 2000-10, but a reporting discrepancy shows actual growth was about 18 percent.
By Joshua Bolding
Featured Faiths
Americans tiring of hearing about God on campaign trail
New survey from the Pew Forum for Religion and Public Life shows many Americans think politicians talk about religion too much.
By Joshua Bolding
Grammy-winning Third Day — Mark Lee, left, Mac Powell, David Carr and Tai Anderson— will performing May 3 at Abravanel Hall.
Featured Faiths
Grammy-winning Third Day rocks a message of hope and inspiration
Christian rock band Third Day will be performing at 7 p.m. in Salt Lake City on May 3 as a part of the group’s “Make Your Move” tour. The tour highlights their new album “Move.”
By Joshua Bolding
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2010 file photo, evangelist Billy Graham, 92, speaks during an interview at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.
Featured Faiths
Idolatry still a modern-day problem, Billy Graham says
American evangelist Billy Graham says although idols of stone or metal are scarce, society still worships idols of money, power and possessions.
By Joshua Bolding
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Featured Faiths
Family Research Council sues Navy over Bible ban
The Family Research Council sued the U.S. Navy today for not responding to a Freedom of Information Act request for records concerning a Bible ban at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
By Joshua Bolding
Roman Catholic bishops issued a proclamation to church members Thursday to defend religious liberty, even calling on members to \"have the courage not to obey\" unjust laws.
U.S. & World
Catholic bishops proclaim ‘great national campaign’ for religious liberty
Roman Catholic bishops issued a proclamation to church members Thursday to defend religious liberty, even calling on members to “have the courage not to obey” unjust laws.
By Joshua Bolding
Rev. Nicole M. Lamarche Pastor, Silicon Valley United Church of ChristRev. Nicole M. Lamarche Pastor, Silicon Valley United Church of Christ
World & Nation
Women of faith: Female clergy are shaping American religion from the pulpit
Betty Wells’ sense of humor and love of people cause those around her to say she has a sweet spirit.
By Joshua Bolding
Pope Benedict XVI, holding a tall, lit, white candle, enters a hushed and darkened St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican Saturday, April 7, 2012, to begin the Vatican's Easter vigil service.
Faith
American Public says religious news too polarizing, journalists disagree
A majority of the American public says religious news coverage is too sensationalized, while less than 30 percent of journalists agree according to a survey released Thursday.
By Joshua Bolding
Former NBA all-star A.C. Green during appearance March 30, 2012 at Utah State University?s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.
Sports
A.C. Green is an ‘iron man’ on and off the court
Former Los Angeles Lakers star A.C. Green became known as the NBA’s “Iron Man” for playing in a record 1,192 straight games.
By Joshua Bolding
Utah
BYU groups seek to understand students with same-sex attraction
A video released last week in which BYU students discuss dealing with same-gender attraction and their membership in the LDS Church gathered some momentum in the university community Friday as friends shared it and linked to it on Facebook and YouTube.
By Joshua Bolding
Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos kneels on the sideline in the second half against the New England Patriots during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Faith
Combination of faith and sports goes far beyond Tim Tebow
Tebow-mania put the quarterback’s faith in the headlines, especially as some attributed the miraculous comebacks of the Broncos’ season to his faith. However, Americans aren’t the only ones who have lifted sports to a spiritual plane.
By Joshua Bolding
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Faith
Want to enjoy your Sunday? Go to church, Gallup poll says
Americans anticipate the weekend and usually have more positive emotions as the work break approaches. However as a new week begins, only those who attend church consistently are able to hold on to the positivity until Monday.
By Joshua Bolding
AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Utah
BYU, Utah law schools in top 50
According to the U.S. News and World Report’s law school rankings, BYU and The University of Utah are among the top-50 law schools in America.
By Joshua Bolding
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Family
Facebook friends can make us miserable
With the ability to shape our public image on facebook, the false perception of other peoples’ lives on the social media site can lead us to compare our shortcomings with others’ strengths.
By Joshua Bolding
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Featured Faiths
The God Gaps: Why religious affiliation and attendance affect U.S. politics
While watching “All Aboard! Rosie’s Family Cruise” on HBO with her conservative mother, Beverly Sharp’s liberal leanings on the topic of same-sex marriage came to light. When Sharp’s mom protested that a lesbian couple on the show was being able to adopt a child, Sharp came to the couple’s defense.
By Joshua Bolding
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Utah County
One Lord, one faith, one baptism? Political differences among evangelicals worldwide
Sarah Taylor sat peacefully in the sanctuary of Coram Deo church in Eagle Mountain, Utah, normally a place of clarity and not confusion. The church’s name, meaning “before the face of God,” describes how Taylor tries to make her decisions — comfortable before his face. Worshipping with the family she lived with the Sunday following the 2008 presidential election, 13-year-old Toddy asked Taylor about one of those decisions.
By Joshua Bolding
Faith
Deny yourself: Self-discipline in sexualized American society
Religious celebrations like Lent, Yom Kippur and Ramadan benefit individuals by making them practice self-discipline. However in American society, immediate gratification is becoming more of the norm.
By Joshua Bolding
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U.S. & World
Supreme Court avoids talking about God in school
Two high profile cases involving the discussion of God in public schools have avoided the Supreme Court’s decision, leaving similar issues up to lower courts’ interpretation.
By Joshua Bolding
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters at a town hall meeting at Eagle Manufacturing Corporation in Shelby Township, Mich., Tuesday, Mich., Feb. 21, 2012.
U.S. & World
White House’s moves hurting Mitt Romney
The strength of Mitt Romney’s campaign amongst conservatives is the rebuilding of a bad economy. However, as the White House has made some controversial moves regarding social issues, the revival of a culture war benefits Rick Santorum.
By Joshua Bolding
Award-winning Christian Pop Rock group Newsboys will perform at the Christian Life Center Church.
Arts & Entertainment
Award-winning Christian pop rock group Newsboys coming to Utah
With their hit single “God’s Not Dead” still riding high on the Billboard CHR charts after hitting No. 1 earlier this month, Christian pop rock band Newsboys will be stopping in Utah as part of their national tour.
By Joshua Bolding
Faith
War on religion: Who’s the victim?
The government has had recent bouts with religious entities compromising religious liberty. However, some religious and conservative groups may be compromising it on their own.
By Joshua Bolding
Matthew Bowman, author of "The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith."
Faith
Essence of Mormonism missed in Broadway plays, Matthew Bowman says
Slate contributor Matthew Bowman says producers are missing the mark in defining Mormonism in the artistic square.
By Joshua Bolding
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Featured Faiths
Ties that bind? How interfaith marriages struggle — and thrive
Sitting at the Christmas dinner table with her eyes closed and head bowed, Alexis Gewertz felt out of place for the first time. Although she had never avoided talking or learning about Jesus as a Jewish woman, the religiosity of the pre-meal grace at her boyfriend’s family’s Rhode Island home in December 2009 raised some cultural red flags.
By Joshua Bolding
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and his wife Ann, center, hug former Nevada first lady Dema Guinn, after a news conference with Donald Trump, who is endorsing Romney, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Trump International
Faith
Mormonism may help Romney seal deal
As the race moves west, the Mormonism that previously hindered Mitt Romney, may end up being his ace in the hole.
By Joshua Bolding
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is seen in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Federal law lays out several criteria for the government to determine which are religious. But in the case of the contraception mandate, cri
U.S. & World
To conceive or not to conceive: Administration takes heat over contraceptives
The Obama administration is taking heat from both sides of the aisle for its decisions on mandating contraceptive coverage in insurance plans
By Joshua Bolding
Billboards in the Atlanta area depict images of the \"I\'m a Mormon\" media campaign.
Utah
Mormonism still raising questions among Americans, in New York Times forum
Too much money, too perfect, too happy, too disconnected with the real world. Is it Mitt Romney people are bothered with, or the Mormon Church?
By Joshua Bolding
Business
Helping the poor: Charitable contributions critiqued
Mitt Romney was criticized for his contributions to the LDS church, yet contributions to institutions that serve sects may be the most effective method of donations.
By Joshua Bolding
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