3+ week, 2+ day ago (508+ words) Is Bear Bachmeier LDS? What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Why is BYU a Mormon school? Do you have to be Mormon to go to BYU? The BYU Cougars have been performing at a high level, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier playing a big role in their success. One unique aspect of Bachmeier, in relation to the school he plays for, is that he is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU is the flagship university of the LDS Church, and while most students and players are members due to the school's close ties to the church, Bachmeier is an exception. Here's a closer look at what Bachmeier has said about his religion, as well as BYU's connection to the LDS Church. MORE: Meet BYU's'Bear Bachmeier and his brother Tiger Bachmeier…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (1155+ words) Warning: This article contains details some readers may find distressing. At the centre of Conor Benn's heavily tattooed torso is a large cross and at the bottom of his stomach he has the words 'Fear God' inked on his skin. Since childhood, Benn has been a devoted Christian but his commitment to the faith has endured some serious tests. Benn moved to Mallorca, Spain with his parents and siblings as a young child, spending 12 years there. From the outside his life had all the trappings of luxury but the reality was much different. "I lived in a beautiful home - a beautiful mansion - and went to private school," Benn told BBC Sport. "It was very heavily Christian, very religious. School was very extreme and church was very extreme." "Christmas was blasphemy so we couldn't celebrate it," he added. "Everything was just…...