International journalists and researchers discuss challenges of religious reporting
A panel comprised of international journalists and a religion researcher, led a discussion Wednesday, Oct. 9 about the difficulties religions face with their portrayal in the media.
Education Week: Speaker encourages Latter-day Saints to learn from other religions
BYU Church history and doctrine professor Alonzo Gaskill said every religion has worthwhile practices and is worthy of study. Gaskill spoke on the topic...
Speakers explain unity, awareness are essential to religious freedom
Keynote speakers at the Religious Freedom Annual Review encouraged unity and awareness as solutions to fighting for religious freedom. The conference’s theme this year focuses on the rising generation.
New rabbi revitalizes congregation, draws youth
Congregation Kol Ami is a Jewish synagogue in Salt Lake City that opened in 1973. In 2018, the congregation welcomed a new rabbi — Rabbi Samuel Spector. According to members of Congregation Kol Ami, Spector brought a new energy to the community.
Unity Gospel Choir brings faiths together in Christmas celebration
About 4,000 audience members were in the UCCU Center on Nov. 30 shouting praises and singing along with Loren Allred, best known as the voice behind Jenny Lind on "The Greatest Showman" and a 2012 contestant on The Voice.
Mama Dragons empowers mothers of LGBT children
In the past four years, Mama Dragons has grown from a secret group of just a few Latter-day Saint mothers to over 2,500 mothers of many different faiths. Mama Dragons' main focus is helping mothers accept and love their LGBT children.