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Mormons lined up to attest to the candidate’s humanity, but our collective story gets no airtime.

How many men do you know, Mr. Oparowski asked, that would take the time out of their busy schedule to visit a boy like David? My answer is almost every single one (and women, too). Having been raised Mormon in the heart of Salt Lake City I recognize Mormonism’s tremendous organizational imprint on Mitt’s life; his experiences echo those of my parents and grandparents, cousins, neighbors, and even my own.

Why old actors need scripts.

The unspoken theology at the Convention.

Now that the Convention’s over, time to ask the real questions about Romney’s faith and politics.

A bloggingheads debate.

The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, once a darling of groups seeking “common ground” on gay and reproductive rights, who once described the GOP as xenophobi[c], nativis[t], and quasi-racist, is giving the benediction at this week’s Republican Convention.

Will Mitt’s more likable half use her prominence to help her LDS sisters?

The Church of Scientology offers some common sense advice.

A historic moment for Mormon women, with some old and familiar rhetoric.