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Orrin Hatch: Romney's run helped eliminate myths about Mormons
MR says: Orrin Hatch has a new book out, specifically addressing his Mormon beliefs. The scrutiny on Mitt Romney during his run for president eliminated a lot of myths about Mormons and focused instead on their character and qualities, said Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch in an exclusive interview with Newsmax TV....
Assessing Jon Huntsman Jr. and the Republican Party: Is 2020 his year?
MR says: Speculation appears to be starting on whether LDS politician Jon Huntsman will have better luck for a presidential bid in 2020. Interesting that they're skipping 2016 in their projection. Former presidential candidate and Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr.'s best shot at the White House may not come...
A look at Newtown victim Emilie Parker
MR says: A beautiful rememberance: "You could see the Savior through her.” Emilie Parker was a choice little girl with bright blue eyes and a happy face that carved lasting impressions on folks of all ages. Ogden Utah Rock Cliff Stake President David Christiansen remembers instantly recognizing divine...
Uchtdorf family Christmas traditions, on 'Mormon Times TV'
As we approach Christmas this next week, I'm reminded of the holiday traditions we’ve kept up for years while also establishing new ones. They remind me of happy times. Not sure that I “relish” the time it takes to set out the decorations every year, but I always enjoy placing my nutcrackers...
LDS baseball player chimes in during 'Survivor: Philippines' finale
MR says: Mormon and former MLB player Jeff Kent was on "Survivor: Philippines" this season. “Survivor: Philippines” host Jeff Probst told retired Major League Baseball player Jeff Kent during Sunday’s finale and reunion show that Kent’s “exit speech is probably the best there has ever been.”...
Elder Oaks honored for contributions to the cause of religious freedom
MR says: Congratulations to Elder Oaks on this recognition! Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be honored by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty for “his lifelong contributions to advancing religious freedom.” Elder Oaks...
Sen. Orrin Hatch on a mission to show Mormons are Christians, too
MR says: Hatch uses the Bible to explain why Mormons are Christians in his new book. The nomination of Mitt Romney as the GOP presidential candidate may have brought the Mormon faith into...
Glenn Beck defends gay marriage
MR says: First the "Mormon Moment", now do we have a "Gay Mormon Moment" happening since the launch of the LDS Church's website on same-sex attraction? Conservative firebrand Glenn Beck has...
Elder David Archuleta sings at Santiago Chile Temple Christmas celebration
MR says: Elder Archuleta hasn't stopped singing even though he's serving a mission in Chile. And here's the official version of the video, which is longer and features other parts of the Christmas...
Romney back on board of Mormon-owned Marriott International
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, the parent company of one of the world's largest hospitality, hotel chains, and food services companies, owned by a devout Mormon family. "We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed...
Elizabeth Smart to tell story of kidnapping in upcoming memoir
MR says: Although she's been the subject of several other books, this is the first one Elizabeth will write herself. Ten years after her kidnapping in 2002, Elizabeth Smart will tell her story for the first time in writing, according to the New York Times. Written by Chris Stewart, an author of other...
Sen. Hatch: Obama’s people did attack Romney’s Mormon faith
MR says: Others disagree with the accusation and say Obama faced unflattering attacks over his faith and wouldn’t do the same to Romney. Sen. Orrin Hatch isn’t backing down on his previous charge that President Barack Obama would use Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith against him in the battle for the White...
A Mormon reporter on the Romney bus
MR says: This Mormon journalist describes what it was like living on the Romney campaign, and how he believes America finally got used to the LDS faith. On the night of the South Carolina Republican primary in January, I sat near the front of a dark campaign press bus and listened to reporters talk about...
What’s next for Romney? Become a Mormon apostle? Oversee an LDS mission?
MR says: Speculation of what church calling the high-profile Mitt Romney will receive next. As speculation escalates about what Mitt Romney will do after his failed presidential bid, outsiders continue to turn to his Mormonism for possible answers. Last November, Bloomberg columnist Albert R. Hunt opined...
Will Huntsman re-join Obama administration as Secretary of State?
MR says: An AP story points to him as a strong contender according to unnamed officials. With Mitt Romney losing his race for the White House, another Republican with Utah ties may be on his way to Washington, D.C. to play a key role in President Barack Obama’s administration. Former Utah Gov. Jon...
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