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LDS Bishop shot to death in California Church
Salt Lake Tribune ^ | August 29th, 2010 | Associated Press

Posted on 08/30/2010 6:33:31 AM PDT by Jenny Hatch

Visalia, Calif. • A Mormon church official was shot dead between services on Sunday, and less than an hour later, the man suspected of the crime also died after a shootout with police.

Clay Sannar, 42, a lay bishop with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Visalia, southeast of Fresno, died after being shot in his office, said Visalia police chief Colleen Mestas.

Soon after the first shooting, a caller identified himself to police as the shooter. Police responded, and there was a confrontation with several shots exchanged, said Mestas.

The suspect was hit multiple times. He was taken to nearby Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He has not been identified yet. No officers were injured, Mestas said.

Tulare County sheriff’s deputies are taking over the investigation of the shootout involving the police officers. The sheriff’s department did not immediately return calls for comment.

Visalia police continue to investigate Sannar’s shooting, but have not identified a motive.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: crime; hatecrime; mormon; murder; yesterday
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To: Saundra Duffy
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/09/01/2062105/sannars-family-meant-everything.html

No doubt the fellow LOVED his family; but come ON...

EVERYTHING to him??

521 posted on 09/04/2010 5:53:13 AM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: reaganaut
Didn’t you take a vow against ‘lightmindedness’?? P>Who KNEW!

(I could say SOMETHING about the state of her 'mind'; but I doubt if LIGHT would come very near to the adjective used.)

522 posted on 09/04/2010 5:56:39 AM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: antceecee
Well....I expect hundred's of thousands over the years have left LDS, Inc.

And I expect many of those exited without having "troubles".

But I am here to tell you there are untold thousands that have had very different stories than you are telling.

fwiw-

523 posted on 09/04/2010 6:40:09 AM PDT by Osage Orange (MOLON LABE)
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To: SZonian

I read today that this man may not have been a bishop but only a counselor...

Also with all the gushing of “LDS family” etc,

this man has not been deemed worthy enough for the top echelon to attend his funeral complete with almost-god glitter..

a mere member of a 70 is going to appear in his lessor sparkliness...


524 posted on 09/04/2010 8:02:39 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: Tennessee Nana

Light on the bugs placemarker


525 posted on 09/04/2010 8:54:36 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: antceecee; Jenny Hatch

Thank you for your prayers. Here is a report about the funeral which took place yesterday (Friday):

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20100904/NEWS01/9040320/More-than-an-estimated-1-000-attend-Clay-Sannar-s-funeral-in-Visalia


526 posted on 09/04/2010 9:59:39 AM PDT by Saundra Duffy (For victory & freedom!!!)
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To: Elsie

“WHY will you not comment on whether you have a TEMPLE RECOMMEND? “

Because it’s none of your dang business.


527 posted on 09/04/2010 10:04:17 AM PDT by Saundra Duffy (For victory & freedom!!!)
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To: Reno232; 50mm; darkwing104; Old Sarge
IATZ


528 posted on 09/04/2010 10:22:44 AM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Reno232

LOL ... how very alinskyesque of you; can’t refute the postings exposing the heresies in Momronism so you attaCK THE POSTERS. How very mormonesque of an apologist like yourself.


529 posted on 09/04/2010 10:28:41 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Dem voters, believing they cannot be deceived, it is impossible to convince them when deceived.)
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To: Saundra Duffy; Elsie

So you dont have one ???

OK


530 posted on 09/04/2010 12:00:36 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: Saundra Duffy
Because it’s none of your dang business.

Why are you ashamed to say whether you have a TR or not?

The QUESTIONS seem so simple:


 
 
 
1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer?

3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days?

4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church?

5 Do you live the law of chastity?

6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church?

7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?

9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?

10 Are you a full-tithe payer?

11 Do your keep the Word of Wisdom?

12 Do you have financial or other oblgations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?

13 If you have previously received your temple endowment:

Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple?
Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?

14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been?

15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances?

531 posted on 09/04/2010 7:12:27 PM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Saundra Duffy
Because it’s none of your dang business.

Why are you ashamed to say whether you have a TR or not?

The QUESTIONS seem so simple:


like THIS one for instance:



9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?

532 posted on 09/04/2010 7:13:20 PM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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