Emily Geddes

I have a confession. I feel holy envy about Pope Francis.

Parents can love, set patterns, teach expectations, and model examples, but we can’t shield our children from every challenge or struggle, every illness or misfortune.

As the New York Times reported Monday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been quietly publishing essays on its official website for the past year or so that grapple with some of the “dark corners” of our past, most recently, several essaysregarding polygamy.

"Meet the Mormons" is a feature-length film that profiles six diverse members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With excellent production values, "Meet the Mormons" tells stories, much like extended versions of the “I’m a Mormon” shorts produced over the last few years.

The Word of Wisdom, the health code followed by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, does not specifically prohibit caffeine.

There has definitely been a shift in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the last several years to a “kinder, gentler” view of LGBT people.

Early in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith held classes in his home to teach members the doctrines of the Gospel.