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Memphis station posts four Mormon stories

1) Local Memphis TV news report mocks Mitt Romney’s Mormon beliefs (and ace reporter* Ben Ferguson reminds viewers why some folks prefer to avoid the Bible Belt). The cringe begins at 03:21: 2) Local musical director (and LDS church member) Steve Danielson offers his opinion of the Tony-winning Broadway musical. 3) 89-year old Church of ...

A Tale of Two Cities (DC and SLC): Marion Barry, H. David Burton and Harry Jackson

And three giants: Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who recently co-signed a letter with Bishop Harry Jackson, Senior Pastor, Hope Christian Church, expressing their shared commitment to protect marriage; Mayor Barry blesses their union with a memorable chant. A hypocritical example destroys credibility. — H. ...

Gay suicide and Gay futurity – A short history

11.14.2010 · Posted in Christians, Homosexuality

Are gay youth committing suicide in 2010 more than they were in 1950?  Weren’t the 1950s more homophobic than today?  Thus, weren’t there more suicides back then — just unreported as gay ones?  If not — if today sees more gay suicide — how is this explained? While a statistical comparison is likely impossible, an ...

WWJD vs. WWJSD

11.12.2010 · Posted in Charity, Christians, Empathy, Mission Field

Have you ever wondered what the difference would be between “What Would Jesus Do” (WWJD) and “What Would Joseph Smith Do” (WWJSD)?  If we can assume that the modern LDS Church reflects Joseph Smith’s views, apparently what Joseph Smith would do is tell poor Haitians in Leogane, Haiti that they CAN’T take shelter in the local Mormon ...

Religious Stereotypes Venn Diagram According To Google: Expanded Mormon Edition

I’m still working on the expanded LDS-inclusive diagram à la BLAME IT ON THE VOICES, but in the meantime, here’s the raw data for your perusal. Tip o’ the hat to Joe.My.God: When you begin a Google search with the question “Why are [Christians, Jews, Muslims, fill-in-the-blank] so …” – you get the [below] suggestions. ...

Send the gay agenda to the back of the class with these great Christian back-to-school tips!

I know, we’re supposed to be talking about Mormonism here at Main Street Plaza. Thing is, I happened to notice this tweet from a young Christian street preacher who’s been complaining that he might have to move his Free Speech to a different spot in Manti at the next Mormon Miracle Pageant: “No gay jokes ...