LDS
Pro-polygamy coalition disputes LDS objections
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Hair splitting and squabbling doth commence.
Via: Deseret News
A coalition of polygamous groups is taking issue with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ objections to the term “fundamentalist Mormon.”
In a statement issued Wednesday, the group Principle Voices said it strenuously objects to what it calls “efforts to deprive us and others of the freedom [...]
LDS Church uses viral video marketing to separate itself from the FLDS Church
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008In the world, and of the world.
Via: ABC4.com
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an image problem. Call it a case of mistaken identity. And it all comes down to one letter – the letter “F”.
Since the arrest and trial of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, and especially since the raid by Texas authorities [...]
Polygamist Raid is PR Nightmare for Mormons
Monday, June 30th, 2008I don’t know about you, but I have never equated the FLDS with the LDS. Regardless, there are many who seem to be unable to grasp the distinction, and so the LDS church has taken to waging a PR campaign of considerable size, including their biggest weapon: Harry Reid, highest-ranking Mormon elected to [...]
Fundamentalism in Southern Utah
Sunday, November 18th, 2007EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series, published on succeeding Mondays, about fundamentalism in southern Utah.
Polygamy is often seen as synonymous with Mormonism, even though The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discontinued the practice more than 150 years ago. However, a variety of fundamentalist groups still practice the principle of [...]