Titles Matter at the Editor & Publisher
A recent article in the Editor & Publisher appears to have made a glaring misrepresentation about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but the error was subsequently remedied. The Editor & Publisher is a monthly journal covering the newspaper business. It featured an article dated May 25 that carried the title “Deseret Reporter Subpoenaed in Mormon Church Rape Case.” However, the reporter in question is being subpoenaed to testify in the Warren Jeffs rape case. Mr. Jeffs is being tried as an accomplice in two rape cases resulting from his polygamist teachings and...
Read MoreTIME Magazine on “The Religion Test”
A recent article in TIME Magazine by Nancy Gibbs (entitled “The Religion Test” in the print magazine and “Romney’s Mormon Question” on the Web site) examines whether a political candidate’s religious beliefs are appropriate criteria to consider in a political contest. While the article focuses mostly on Mitt Romney’s bid for the presidency, it discusses the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and cites a few authorities that warrant some response. Ms. Gibbs’ article was generally accurate with respect to the beliefs of the LDS Church. One small comment that was...
Read MoreBigotry abounds as Mitt Romney takes limelight
First there was the bigoted comment from Al Sharpton. Now convicted-criminal-turned-minister Bill Keller spews bigotry about Mitt Romney and the LDS Church: Those who follow the false teachings of this cult, believe in the false jesus of the Mormon cult and reject faith in the one true Jesus of the Bible, will die and spend eternity in hell,” he charges. “Romney getting elected president will ultimately lead millions of souls to the eternal flames of hell! And: Romney is an unashamed and proud member of the Mormon cult founded by a murdering polygamist pedophile named Joseph Smith nearly...
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