Sex Book For LDS Couples Becomes Best Seller

A new book on sexuality for LDS couples is selling almost as well as President Hinckley's "Standing for Something," according to some Utah retailers. "Between Husband and Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy" has nearly sold through its first printing of 7,000 copies in about a month, according to book publisher Covenant Communications, the publisher. And the authors attribute its success to the fact that it covers a subject that has been considered somewhat taboo among LDS Church members.

BYU Professors Write 'Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious Diversity

Insensitivity like that happens more often than you'd think," says Scott Richards, a Brigham Young University psychology professor and co-editor of the American Psychological Association's new Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious Diversity." And it happens more often than it should." To prevent disrespect of religion from discouraging patients from seeking professional help, Richards and fellow BYU psychologist Allen Bergin have compiled a handbook that informs health care practitioners about the various beliefs, rituals and traditions of the people who may comprise their client base. Additionally, the 518-page text is a symbolic victory in the professors' crusade to promote spirituality to their peers as an important part of treating mental illness.

LDS Artist's Angel Will Overlook 'Mormon Pond' in Iceland

A bronze angel will soon stand on a hill located in Iceland overlooking "Mormon Pond" where many of the first Icelandic converts were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Completing the circle: Mormon, Danish connections established through art

About 150 years ago, LDS missionaries went to the country of Denmark and over a period of years some 18,000 Danes converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. These Danes then sailed for Utah. At this time Mormons were not generally welcome and the populace of the locality were rather glad to see them go. The converts were usually subjected to persecution and abnormal hardships. Now, after those 150 years, these 18,000 are going back to Denmark in a symbolic way.

BYU's Kennedy Center releases two new publications

The David M. Kennedy Center has announced the release of two publications, "The Discussion Paper Series" and "International Opportunities: A Career Guide for Students."

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