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GwenLDS Church Reports $1.54 Billion in Humanitarian Aid in 2025, Focused on Health and Education for Women and Children
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported a record amount of humanitarian aid in 2025, totaling over $1.55 billion. This figure includes financial contributions, donated goods,...
Latter-day Saints and Socialists Shared Political Ties in Early 20th Century Utah
Utah’s recent Democratic primary saw a notable presence of self-identified socialists, a phenomenon that may seem surprising in a state historically leaning Republican. However, this is not the...
Utah Latter-day Saints Debate Definition of Gambling in Light of Modern Practices
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has long held teachings against gambling, viewing it as a moral and spiritual hazard. Recently, the church has called on...
Whitney Leavitt to Star in “The Traitors” After Leaving “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
Whitney Leavitt, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, is stepping away from the reality show *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* and embracing new opportunities in television...
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Andrew Garfield Cast in FX On Hulu’s “Under the Banner of Heaven” Limited Series Based on Jon Krakauer’s Book
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Andrew Garfield have been cast in FX on Hulu’s limited series *Under the Banner of Heaven*, based on Jon Krakauer’s nonfiction book of the same...
Daughter of Polygamist Cult Leader Shares Discovery of Father’s Crimes
Rebecca Lafferty, the daughter of Dan Lafferty, has shared her personal journey of discovering the dark truth about her father’s past. Lafferty, who is currently serving a life...
Secretive Polygamous Sect Ordered to Pay Nearly $1 Million Over Alleged Child Labor Violations
The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), along with its leader Bishop Lyle Jeffs and business contractor Brian Jessop, have been ordered to pay nearly...
Under the Banner of Heaven Episode 6 Explores Fundamentalist LDS Sect’s Influence on Lafferty Brothers’ Beliefs
The sixth episode of *Under the Banner of Heaven*, titled “Revelation,” delves into the escalating tensions within the Lafferty family and the broader context of religious extremism. The...
What Mormons really believe, beyond the polygamy stereotype
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the Mormon church, is often associated with the historical practice of polygamy. This stereotype, however, does...
