Mormon churches

John Aravosis is reporting at America Blog that a complaint has been filed against the Mormon Church for campaign finance law violations. At first blush, it looks like there could well be merit. I wonder if the Knights of Columbus should be scrutinized too. These folks wear religion around on their sleeves but all too often feel that (1) they are utterly above the law in terms of in-kind contribution reporting and (2) are exempt from telling the truth in their political ads. Here's the text of the letter:* November 13, 2008 * Chairman Ross Johnson Fair Political Practices Commission 428 J Street, Suite ... Read Full Story

The Mormon Church and politics from Lds Chat Say of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that regularly exceeds the principle of separation of church and state, and secretly supports the Republican Party is part of local folklore. This belief is based mainly on the activities of the Utah legislature composed mostly of SDJ Republicans, and the habits of an electoral majority Mormon population. However, things are never that simple. Officially, the Mormon church regularly emphasizes that it does not participate in partisan campaigns, and that it respects the separation of church and state. Since Utah became a state, if not even ... Read Full Story

One of the more famous and exciting collection of records related to genealogy is no doubt that of the Mormon Church, or Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) which can prove to be very useful in obtaining information on genealogy of your family and that too free of cost. If you are [...] Read Full Story

How to Effectively Study the Book of Mormon from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Once you have read the Book of Mormon and you have had the confirmation of its truthfulness, how do you effectively study so that you gain the greatest benefit from your study time? How do you prepare to read not only for understanding, but for help in your personal life? Steps to Study the Book of Mormon Pray for understanding, for ways to apply what you read and a testimony of the truthfulness of the things you read. Pray before every study session. Decide on ... Read Full Story

First the LDS church stated they did NOT donate any monies in support of taking away rights from LGBT persons in California through Prop 8. Then, with a little pressure, the they confessed to donating just over $2000.00. More recently however, with a little more pressure, the tax-exempt religious organization that basically owns the state of Utah confessed to contributing almost $200,000.00 to Prop 8. The contributions I’m speaking about are not the ones that came from indivual members of the Mormon church, this money came directly from the LDS’s pocket. Now there is separation of church and state if I’ve ever seen it! ... Read Full Story

First the LDS church stated they did NOT donate any monies in support of taking away rights from LGBT persons in California through Prop 8. Then, with a little pressure, the they confessed to donating just over $2000.00. More recently however, with a little more pressure, the tax-exempt religious organization that basically owns the state of Utah confessed to contributing almost $200,000.00 to Prop 8. The contributions I’m speaking about are not the ones that came from indivual members of the Mormon church, this money came directly from the LDS’s pocket. Now there is separation of church and state if I’ve ever seen it! ... Read Full Story

My brothers and sisters, I am sorry for what my people did to you on Tuesday. I am sorry that thousands of my people felt an imperative to strip you of your constitutional rights–and dignity. I am sorry that the tens of thousands of you who have married in California over the past few months now face uncertainty and anxiety as to the legal status of your union. I am sorry that so many of my people directed vicious lies and accusations at you. I’m sorry that they could not look outside themselves and realize that your desire to marry stems from a commitment ... Read Full Story