Happy February from FAIR!💝Upcoming Conferences and a Call for Papers, the Church in the News

Dear Friends,

We hope this newsletter finds you well. As we navigate the challenges of the world, we are reminded of the Savior’s call to love our neighbors and be peacemakers. At FAIR, we remain committed to strengthening faith, answering critical questions, and providing resources that support and uplift Latter-day Saints everywhere.

We have several exciting updates to share, including news from the Church, details about our upcoming FAIR Conference, and new resources to assist in your gospel study. Thank you for your continued support—we couldn’t do this work without you!

Spiritual Message: Embracing Love and Peace

In his April 2023 General Conference address, President Russell M. Nelson emphasized the importance of being peacemakers:

“You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always…replace belligerence with beseeching, animosity with understanding, and contention with peace.”

President Russell M. Nelson

Peacemakers Needed

President Nelson invites us to examine our hearts and lay aside anything that prevents us from being peacemakers, a role for true disciples of Jesus Christ—especially when under fire.

www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng

Church News and Updates

LDS Church Assists LA Fire Victims
“As part of its ongoing efforts to support those affected by the fires in Southern California, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has already contributed a combined US$1.2 million to help four nonprofit organizations respond to the immediate needs of people in the impacted areas.”

The Church Joins Relief Organizations to Aid California Fire Victims

As part of its ongoing efforts to support those affected by the fires in Southern California, the Church has already contributed a combined US$1.2 million to help four nonprofits respond to immediate needs.

newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/statement-southern-california-fires#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20its%20ongoing,people%20in%20the%20impacted%20areas.

Church History Misrepresented in New Netflix Show- American Primeval. See what is Fact vs Fiction:

Fact Check: American Primeval

Detailed fact-check of American Primeval: history from fiction. Discover the truth behind the characters and events depicted in the series.

www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/home-page/current-events/fact-check-american-primeval

Church Reaffirms Immigration Principles: Love, Law and Family Unity
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reiterated principles and communicated guidelines to local leaders in the United States regarding immigration issues.

Church Reaffirms Immigration Principles: Love, Law and Family Unity

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reiterated principles and communicated guidelines to local leaders in the United States regarding immigration issues.

newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-reaffirms-immigration-principles-love-law-family-unity

Tithing Lawsuit Dismissed
On January 31, 2025, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously dismissed James Huntsman’s lawsuit against the Church, affirming that there was no evidence of fraudulent misrepresentation regarding tithing funds.

James Huntsman’s tithing lawsuit dismissed again

A panel of judges voted 11-0 in a ruling that said no reasonable juror could conclude The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints misrepresented its use of tithing funds.

www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/31/huntsman-tithing-lawsuit-dismissed-9th-circuit-panel

Positive Developments

The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ

This page provides a summary of recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2025

Annual FAIR Conference – August 6-8, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 FAIR Annual Conference will be held from August 6 to August 8, 2025, at the Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point. This year’s conference features an exceptional lineup of speakers, including:

Lauren Rose and Ashley Stone – Come Back podcast
Adassa – Disney’s Encanto
Al Fox Carraway – Award-winning & Best-selling Author, Award-winning International Speaker, LDS Church History Tour Guide
Josh Coates – BH Roberts Foundation
Zach Wright – FAIR
Matt Christiansen – Seminary and Institute Teacher
Michael Ash – FAIR, LDS Writer
Brad Whitbeck – Actor, Writer, Comedian
Brandon Mull – #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series
Dan Peterson, a cornerstone of Latter-day Saint apologeticsTickets are available now!

FAIR October Virtual Conference: Exploring the Old Testament | “Ancient Truths for Modern Faith: Defending the Old Testament in Latter-day Saint Doctrine.“

We are excited to introduce our FAIR October Virtual Conference, dedicated to exploring the Old Testament and its relevance in Latter-day Saint theology. The theme for this conference will be “Ancient Truths for Modern Faith: Defending the Old Testament in Latter-day Saint Doctrine.“

Call for Papers

FAIR is now accepting submissions for papers to be considered for presentation at the conference. If you are interested in contributing, we invite you to submit your intent to turn in a paper using the link below. Selected papers may be presented in one of two formats:

In-Studio Presentation – Present in person at our studio.
Pre-Recorded Presentation – Submit a high-quality recorded presentation.

🔗 Submit Your Intent to Submit Here.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your research, strengthen testimonies, and contribute to meaningful gospel discussions. We look forward to your submissions!

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