A recent study has shown that women who serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints not only improved their educational outcomes but also their professional and personal as well.
This study was done before the mission age requirement changed. Previously women were required to be 21. This changed to 19.
The study was done by researchers at Brigham Young University.
Latter-day Saint theology embraces cosmic expansiveness and provides a posture toward curiosity and discovery.
The choice between pride and shame is a false binary—transcending both enables a growth mindset more conducive to durable Christian discipleship.
The Church Educational System is answering young adults’ loneliness with faith, mentors, and real belonging.
While we are attuned to the uptick in targeting Catholic churches in the United States in response to frustrations about abortion, the epidemic has started to spread more widely. Bitter Winter reports, that Austria, a country that had previously largely avoided religious violence has now been the victim of targeted assaults on Catholic churches in the country. Three Austrian Churches Vandalized in Two Weeks Meanwhile, stateside, another Catholic church has been targeted, this time for a theft. A tabernacle at a Brooklyn church, valued at $2 million has been stripped from the church. Given the value of the tabernacle, the theft may not be religiously motivated. The latest story has an interesting side-note from Get Religion. Terry Mattingly covers some of the religious nuances that The New York Times got wrong in their initial report of the story, underlying the continued need for increased religious literacy among reporters.
A tribute to a friend, teacher, and mentor to many young dialogue practitioners—including myself. Dave passed away October 25, 2021, and was memorialized this last weekend in Rhode Island.
What causes lower abuse rates among Latter-day Saints? Geographic organization, focus on family, and female involvement create a safer environment.
