Mormons

Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who cannot honestly say they 'know' the church is true should take comfort that God accepts belief without certainty. The piece addresses long-standing pressure within Mormon culture to testify of absolute knowledge, suggesting faith and honest doubt can coexist. It resonates with members who have struggled with testimony standards.

The Mormon church has purchased a hôtel particulier worth 61 million euros just steps from the Élysée Palace in Paris, according to l'Informé. The acquisition of such a prestigious property in one of the capital's most exclusive districts is drawing attention and questions about the church's real estate investments in France.

Kirkland is moving to lease property it recently acquired from the Mormon church, according to a report from The Business Journals. The arrangement would put the former church-owned land into commercial use rather than leaving it vacant. Details on prospective tenants, lease terms and timelines have not been released, and it remains to be seen how the deal will affect the surrounding community and future development plans.

The Book of Mormon is coming to Springfield, while Wright State University stages Decision Height, according to a roundup of regional theater news. The item gathers current and upcoming productions across the Dayton area, giving audiences a look at what local stages are offering this season.