Is BYU Classless?

One year ago the BYU Cougars rolled out their value labeled uniforms emphasizing, “Tradition, Spirit, and Honor.” The uniforms were created as a marketing tool for the newly independent Brigham Young University football team. They reflected the teachings of the mostly Mormon student population that attends the religiously affiliated school. That is why what resulted…

Mobsters and Mormons

Mobsters and Mormons On Sunday June 22nd, the same night Kate Kelly founder of Ordain Women was to be judged and possibly dismissed from the LDS Church, CNN released an article about excommunication happening in the Catholic Church. The differences between how the two cases have been handled are quite stark when comparing the reactions…

Mormonism In The New Germany

Mormonism in the New Germany By David L. Steed “They are to hold the keys of this ministry, to unlock the door of the Kingdom of heaven unto all nations, and to preach the Gospel to every creature.” -Joseph Smith Jr. In December of 1933, a newspaper article was written in the Church News section…