Each winter Utah has its share of inversions, but 2013 has proved to be one of the most polluted years for Provo. In January 2013, Salt Lake City, Logan and Provo ranked among the top most-polluted cities in the United States.  For several days Provo ranked the second-most polluted state in America.  On a national map, much of the Wasatch [...]

“If ye are not equal in earthly things ye cannot be equal in obtaining heavenly things.” Doctrine and Covenants 78:6 This revelation given through Joseph Smith in 1832 teaches a concept taught in Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in 1954.  Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs says every human has five basic needs.  In order to become fulfilled, or self-actualized, one must [...]

***Article by Ben Emmett*** “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” D&C 88:118 Historically, society tends to believe that science and Christian religion cannot get along because of such topics as the [...]

“Verily, thus saith the Lord concerning the wars that will shortly come to pass, beginning at the rebellion of South Carolina, which will eventually terminate in the death and misery of many souls..For behold, the Southern States shall be divided against the Northern States..” Doctrine and Covenants 87:1,3 In December 1832 Joseph Smith and other men reflected on African American slavery. [...]

“And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” Doctrine and Covenants 88:118 Brigham Young University’s the largest religious university in America, with 34,000 students.  Many things set BYU apart. 10 Unique Things [...]

“Strong drinks are not for the belly…tobacco is not for the body…And again, hot drinks are not for the body..And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.  And…the destroying angel shall pass by them” Doctrine and [...]

“In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I..[give] you this word of wisdom by revelation” D&C 89:4 In 2006, American Judge Gladys Kessler issued a 1,683-page report against cigarette makers. She said they “lied, misrepresented and deceived the American public, including smokers and the young people [...]

“..Earth during the seven thousand years of its continuance, or its temporal existence.” D&C 77:6 For the last half century many scientists trusted carbon-dating… However, recent studies show carbon-dating isn’t as reliable as once thought. It’s rate of decay changes with solar flares. This means studies saying humans have been around over 10,000 years, may be inaccurate. In much of the Christian [...]

“For shall the children of the kingdom pollute my holy land? Verily, I say unto you, Nay.” D&C 84:59 As children of the kingdom, we shouldn’t pollute. The more we pollute, the more problems we will have. Here are some pollution problems:   About 14,000 die each day due to water pollution. In China and India, about 1 million die [...]