https://azmirror.com/2025/07/08/pulitzer-winning-political-cartoonist-steve-benson-dies-at-71/ I found this long article to be very interesting about Steve.
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And just today, the IRS said that churches can now endorse political candidates without losing their tax exempt status. Oh lordy lordy, this is going to be fun!
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It seems like the general authorities or somebody in charge would keep the members informed if that temple in Ukraine has been damaged. All I can find is that at one point there was some damage to the grounds, but none to the building. Seems like it would be a fairly large target if Russia decided to send a missile or drone that direction.
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I agree with you! I really loved being born and raised in Idaho, picking spuds for $3/sack in the late 50's and graduating from high school in 1967 with my wonderful class of 84 students. My Idaho roots run very deep and it pains me to hear about some of the worst things that have happened there.
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Every time I hear about this horrible crime, I feel sadness. University of Idaho is where I attended my first year of college, got engaged, had room mates who didn't know anything about about the mormon church and went to my first concert to see a famous band (The Association). It has been traumatic to realize what took place in a town that held only happy times for me back then.
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US citizens may be evacuated from Jeruselem. Good luck
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I have extended family members who plan to attend the JC soon. Israel has just launched an attack against Iran. What is TSCC thinking????
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https://kutv.com/news/local/civil-lawsuit-accuses-byu-quarterback-jake-retzlaff-of-sexual-assault-brigham-young-university-cougars# One local channel had it as breaking news on afternoon news. The LDS channel (KSL) didn't mention it until several other stories in the broadcast.
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The only thing I ever felt in the prayer circle was faint..like ready to pass out from having that veil over my face!
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A few months after my divorce from dh after he had come out as a gay man. Went to Bishop to ask for a temple divorce. Bishop: "the church doesn't do that anymore. It will all be worked out in the eternities". Me: "So will he be turned straight then, too?" wringing of hands and hemming and hawing and finally bishop said "I don't know". In that instant, I knew I was d
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Just read about the nationwide protests at the National Mall in D.C. and at every state capitol. Date April 5th.Saturday session of conference. Will Rusty postpone that day's session of conference and encourage everyone to participate in this protest?
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Talk about your "side hustle"! When I read that these recycle bags cost from $28-$40 I burst out laughing.
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I saw that they are doing several shows in Canada before they come to the states and do some. Glad to see them touring again!
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I haven't seen Tal post here for years. I enjoyed meeting him when he was the main speaker at an ex-mo conference in Salt Lake several years ago. I just found out he joined his dad's band, BTO, a couple of years ago. They will be out at the Peppermill Concert Hall in Wendover, NV. August 15th if anyone is interested in seeing him perform. Tal certainly had an interesting story of his jo
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Been in Utah permanently since 1980 when DH was hired at BYU. Left LDS, Inc formally in 2009 but was out mentally since late 90's There are lots of folks here not who want nothing to do with mormonism, at least where I live in South Salt Lake County.
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I attended the U of I waaaay back in 1967 for one year. To my very sheltered life of being raised in a small town in southern Idaho, this University experience was a BIG liberal shock to me! To hear about what is going on there really saddens me.
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https://www.ksl.com/article/51242565/unanimous-9th-circuit-panel-dismisses-huntsman-tithing-lawsuit This broke earlier today in the Tribune and just showed up on KSL. Not surprised, but disappointed.
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I find it interesting that many devout temple attending women in the church are over the moon about that cap sleeve in the garments going away! Yay, I can wear a sleeveless blouse now. These little scraps of independence are really an insult in my mind, but many just "praise jesus" that they get anything.
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This is a very helpful and interesting discussion. I find myself starting to consider my options as well. I have health issues. I bought a long-term care policy years ago with an inflation rider that has increased the monthly benefit substantially. Let's keep this discussion going and keep getting input! It's great!
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It does appear the LA temple is safe for now. A chapel in Palisades has burned down according to some reporting I read. I see there are a few other temples in So. CA. so I suppose everyone down there is on high alert. LDS, Inc self insures so some of their Ensign Peak portfolio holdings are going to be used to rebuild/renovate whatever church buildings are destroyed.
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Can anyone access this or only LDS members? If anyone can access it, can they also upload pictures to the website? A family member found a picture of me from high school there today. I have no idea how it got there.
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thankyou!
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I was afraid of that. Ok, here are some of the details A guy named Clark Gilbert is the education commissioner. In his first year he grouped the faculty into 4 categories: 1-The faithful core-They teach with the spirit and weave in church tenets. 2-The Supportive Center-they support the church but are not as enthusiastic as church leaders think they ought to be. 3-The Secular First-They pu
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https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/05/byu-blue-why-these-are-dark-days/ This originally came out in Sunday's paper. I subscribe to the online edition, but scouted around and found that the Sunday print edition is also available at the Maverick service station. I bought a copy and it will be saved for my posterity to show them how evil TSSC really is. If this link is also behind a pa
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Yes, I read that whole article with revulsion. It sickens me to know my little innocent great grandchildren are being subjected to this sick "papering over" of polygamy (in cartoon fashion no less!)
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This is a made-up assignment. There really isn't anything for senior missionaries to do if they aren't at some historical site where they can show people around or at a genealogical library or such. Gawd forbid they let these senior citizens actually do real service in a food pantry, homeless shelter or such. Good grief.
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https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-mission-leader-temple-prep-instructor-charged-with-numerous-child-sex-crimes# Disgusting and disturbing!
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I am beginning the downsize also, and it certainly stirs up memories. My Patriarchal blessing is a trigger point for sure. Bandelo and the little blue notebook with the big seagull on the cover. They have not gone into the trash, yet, but 2025 is the year I really want to rid myself of all of that! Thanks for the perfect New Year's Resolution
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She was found competent to stand trial in the death of her former husband and the attempted murder of her niece's husband. What could possibly go wrong? Good Grief
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