Hugh Grant delivers a captivating performance as a manipulative professor in ‘Heretic’, a chilling religious horror that blends dark humor with chilling suspense. The film follows two young Mormon missionaries who find themselves trapped in his sinister game, leading to a thrilling battle of wits and a shocking exploration of faith and human nature.
Ballerina Farm, run by Hannah and Daniel Neeleman, has garnered millions of followers with its idyllic portrayal of family life. However, a recent interview has sparked controversy, questioning Hannah’s agency and raising concerns about the couple’s traditional lifestyle and the influence of Mormonism.
Growing up in a devout Mormon family, Alyssa Grenfell faced a crossroads in her early 20s. Despite her upbringing, she questioned the teachings and practices of the church, particularly the restrictions on personal revelation, the controversial history, and the strict rules governing sex and relationships. Her decision to leave the Mormon Church in 2017 was met with mixed reactions from her family, and her journey to break free from religious constraints has been both challenging and liberating.
Melissa Inouye, a renowned Mormon scholar, writer, and advocate for women’s voices, passed away at the age of 44 after a battle with cancer. Inouye’s legacy includes groundbreaking scholarship on the global history of Christianity and deeply personal writings on faith and spirituality. She was known for her insights on the importance of community, the need for inclusivity, and the preservation of women’s contributions to the Mormon faith.
Near-death experiences have drawn significant interest among believers and nonbelievers. Some researchers attribute them to neuronal activity under stress, while religious individuals view them as objective encounters. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints find these experiences particularly compelling, affirming their beliefs about the afterlife. Books exploring these experiences, such as “Embraced by the Light” and “Visions of Glory,” have resonated with Mormons. Dr. Matthew Bowman, a historian specializing in Mormon studies, discusses the genre and its implications in Latter-day Saint culture, exploring its connection to apocalyptic and political speculations.
