# lds (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lds. Page: Feed: --- ## [We’re not trying to silence John Dehlin’s ‘Mormon Stories,’ LDS Church insists in new court filing](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/20/lds-church-rejects-notion-its-case/) _2026-08-20 · Tamarra Kemsley · Religion_ The LDS Church is emphatic that its case against John Dehlin's "Mormon Stories" is about eliminating confusion, not the podcaster's dissent. ## [New attractions are coming to one of Utah’s most popular tourist spots](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/21/lds-temple-square-feature-new/) _2026-08-20 · Dylan Eubank · Religion_ The LDS Church's Temple Square will feature new guest experiences before, during and after next year's Salt Lake Temple open house. ## [Latest from Mormon Land: The kinder, gentler Brigham Young; a look at Irish Latter-day Saints](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/20/lds-news-kinder-gentler-brigham/) _2026-08-20 · David Noyce, Dylan Eubank · Religion_ Mormon pioneer-prophet Brigham Young had reputation for leading with an iron fist, but a Latter-day Saint historian says his private character reveals a softer side. ## [‘Mormon Land’: The LDS Church’s retention rate hasn’t ‘bottomed out’ yet, says researcher](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/19/mormon-land-podcast-lds-churchs/) _2026-08-19 · David Noyce, Peggy Fletcher Stack · Religion_ On this week's show, Religion News Service columnist Jana Riess discusses the retention problem facing the LDS Church and why more Latter-day Saint women, especially younger ones, struggle to stay in the fold. ## [‘As a sister who is not yet married,’ LDS women’s leader encourages young single adults to care for one another](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/18/lds-womens-leader-who-is-single/) _2026-08-18 · Dylan Eubank · Religion_ The Utah Area YSA Conference drew thousands to play games, attend concerts, perform service, meet fellow members, and hear religious messages — like this one from Kristin Yee of the faith's Relief Society General Presidency. ## [For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/18/what-does-falling-retention-say/) _2026-08-18 · Tamarra Kemsley · Religion_ For years, Latter-day Saints viewed the faith’s growth as a sign of God’s favor. What does it mean as retention rates slip? ## [Dallin Oaks caps his first international trip as LDS president with a religious rite he has performed before](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/16/dallin-oaks-first-international/) _2026-08-16 · David Noyce · Religion_ LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks dedicated Brazil's Belo Horizonte Temple in his first international trip as head of the global faith. Meanwhile, in Ohio, apostle David Bednar dedicated a brand-new temple not far from the church's first one. ## [An ancient religion is taking root and moving into new digs in southern Utah](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/16/eastern-orthodox-church-is-growing/) _2026-08-16 · Mark Eddington · Religion_ This Eastern Orthodox congregation is growing in southern Utah and building a larger worship space. ## [We asked what question should be added to LDS temple recommend interviews. Here’s what you said.](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/15/lds-temple-recommend-interviews/) _2026-08-15 · Peggy Fletcher Stack · Religion_ Latter-day Saints must answer a set of questions to obtain a temple recommend to enter the faith's temples. We asked members and other readers what question(s) they would like to add to reflect today's world. Here's a sample of the hundreds of responses we received. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jIjO7UbDgvAU) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Exclusive book excerpt: Why Latter-day Saints — and everyone — should show empathy](https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/14/lds-writer-why-mourning-with/) _2026-08-14 · Natalie Brown | Special to The Tribune · Religion_ In this excerpt from her new book, “After Happiness: Living with Faith in a Time of Crisis,” Tribune guest columnist Natalie Brown explores how empathy and mourning with others can transform us and society.