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Homophobia an “Atrocity,” LDS Bishop Tells Gay Mormon Conference

Our interview goes behind the controversy-inducing press coverage.
Joanna Brooks
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Romney’s Christian Nation Conundrum

The candidates’ not-straight answers on religion and religious tests for office.
Sarah Posner
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Robert Jeffress Has a Lot of Nerve

What happens when evangelicals bring theological debates into presidential politics.
Sarah Posner
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Fischer Says Romney “Insulted” Values Voters Crowd

Calls Romney’s statement “tasteless.”
Sarah Posner
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The War at the Values Voters Summit

Anti-Mormonism takes center stage; FRC’s Perkins says Romney “had a very legitimate and poignant point” in calling out Fischer.
Sarah Posner
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Romney Stands Up to Bryan Fischer at Values Voters Summit

A turning point for anti-Mormon sentiment in the GOP?
Joanna Brooks
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Perry Endorser: Mormonism is a “Cult” (Updated)

Southern Baptist minister introduces Perry at Values Voters Summit.
Sarah Posner
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Suicide Leads to Calls for Improved Treatment of LGBT Mormons

Looking to LDS General Conference this weekend for compassion and leadership.
Joanna Brooks
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What’s Eating Mitt Romney?

What religion has to do with it.
Joanna Brooks
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LGBT Mormons Ask in Historic Temple: “If they could just see us, don’t you think they would change their minds?”

Affirmation meets in Kirtland.
Joanna Brooks
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