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Skin texture glow distinguishes Mormons from others

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A study done by Nicolas Rule, now assistant professor of psychology at Toronto University, shows that Mormons and non-Mormons alike can identify Mormons based on no more than their skin quality.

Religious OCD: When faith becomes an obsession

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Falling under the umbrella of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), scrupulosity — also referred to as "religious OCD" — is an obsession involving religious or moral matters. Scrupulous individuals are overly concerned that their thoughts or actions might be considered sinful or violate moral doctrine. 

The rising generation of faith holders: how social media is shaping...

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There was a point in his life when Zaki Mohamed questioned the truthfulness of his Muslim faith. Yearning to settle his uneasiness, the 21-year-old University of Utah student explored other religions and tried adopting new beliefs. It was through this soul-searching experience that he came to value his religious upbringing in the teachings of Islam. 

Oldest yarn shop in U.S. creates welcoming community

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Located on Center Street in downtown Provo sits Heindselman's Knit and Gift — the oldest yarn shop in the U.S.

Gender ratio imbalance leaves Mormon women without husbands

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Multiple references to older, unmarried women finding happiness during the women's session of the September 2015 General Conference invoked deeper messages for several women.

Former BYU professor charged with 5 additional counts of forcible sexual...

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Former BYU professor Michael James Clay, was originally charged in June 2020 with sexually abusing one of his students. He was charged with an additional five additional counts of forcible sexual abuse on Jan. 14.