FāVS News News and Commentary about Religion and Ethics in Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Salt Lake City, Utah was founded in 1847 when Mormon pioneers first settled the area, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been headquartered there ever since.
Read More »Ask A Mormon: Why Salt Lake?
Ask A Mormon: What do Mormons believe happens to us after we die?
In the LDS faith, death is viewed as a necessary step forward in what is known as the “Plan of Salvation” or the “Plan of Happiness.”
Read More »Ask A Mormon: Who Can Enter Mormon Temples?
For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temples are our most sacred spaces of worship
Read More »Meet LDS writer Samantha Briggs
SpokaneFāVS is pleased to welcome another Mormon writer to its team of columnists.
Read More »Ask a Mormon: What are your Sunday worship services like?
Latter-day Saints gather to worship every Sunday for about three hours.
Read More »Ask A Mormon: Do all Mormons do missionary work?
Whether or not a person goes on a mission is a personal decision for the individual to make after thoughtful consideration and prayer, though there is a greater expectation for young men to serve a full-time mission than for young women.
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