Mormon church, rabbis tackle proxy baptism

SALT LAKE CITY - The Mormon church says it has changed its genealogical database to better prevent the names of Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps from being submitted for posthumous baptism by proxy.

WestScape: the West Xtra Bulletin Board

Green Tree - Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church, 31 Warriors Road, will hold its monthly pasta dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. The cost is $8, $5 for children ages 3-12. Information: 412-921-8444.

Genealogy column: Internet helps, hurts researchers

With the advent of the Internet, we all began to see the vast amount of genealogical information that began to appear in cyberspace.

Mormon church, Jewish leaders tackle proxy baptism

Mormon church, Jewish leaders tackle proxy baptism

LDS Church, Jewish leaders tackle issue of proxy baptisms

SALT LAKE CITY -- The LDS Church says it has changed its genealogical database to better prevent the names of Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps from being submitted for posthumous baptism by pro

National Thought Leaders Join the Deseret News

The Deseret News, Utah's oldest continually published daily newspaper, today introduced a new Editorial Advisory Board, the first of its kind in a media organization. The advisory board brings together a collection of thought leaders from around the country who will provide insight to the Deseret News.