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“Mormons Judging Mormons” series by THE DAILY UNIVERSE

Members of the LDS Church embrace a theology that includes a daily quest for personal perfection, if not in this life, then in the afterlife. That quest can become toxic if it morphs into self-righteousness and judgment of how well others meet one’s own internal standard. This is the first in a series of stories about the impact such judgments can have on individuals, families and the church as a whole.
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Uchtdorf refugee Trump LDS Mormon Life Hacker

Elder Uchtdorf’s feelings about being a refugee

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is concerned about the temporal and spiritual welfare of all of God’s children across the earth,” the statement said, “with special concern for those who are fleeing physical violence, war and religious persecution. The church urges all people and governments to cooperate fully in seeking the best solutions to meet human needs and relieve suffering.”—LDS Church statement
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Meet Grandma Eileen #AskEileen 100 birthday funny

Come On Eileen: The newest—and hippest—centenarian (#Eileens100th)

One LDS grandson is taking Elder Boyd K. Packer’s counsel personally when the apostle advised that “our youth [must] draw close to [their] elderly grandpas and grandmas.” Mike Matthews is taking Elder Boyd K. Packer’s counsel personally when the apostle advised that “our youth [must] draw close to [their] elderly grandpas and grandmas.” He is helping his centenarian grandmother, Eileen, party in style on her 100th.
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