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(The Deseret News - Mormon Church) In our opinion: Donald Trump should resign his candidacy
Deseret News ^ | October 8, 2016

Posted on 10/11/2016 7:32:52 AM PDT by Zakeet

For 80 years, the Deseret News has not entered into the troubled waters of presidential endorsement. We are neutral on matters of partisan politics. We do, however, feel a duty to speak clearly on issues that affect the well-being and morals of the nation.

Accordingly, today we call on Donald Trump to step down from his pursuit of the American presidency.

In democratic elections, ideas have consequences, leadership matters and character counts.

The idea that women secretly welcome the unbridled and aggressive sexual advances of powerful men has led to the mistreatment, sorrow and subjugation of countless women for far too much of human history.

The notion that strength emanates from harsh, divisive and unbending rhetorical flourish mistakenly equates leadership with craven intimidation.

The belief that the party and the platform matter more than the character of the candidate ignores the wisdom of the ages that, "when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2)

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Editor's note: The Deseret News, although owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is not an official publication of the church. Editorial opinions reflect the views of the Deseret News.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Utah
KEYWORDS: apostasy; beckfollowers; cult; heresy; lds; moonbattery; mormonbs; mormonism; resign; romneypeople; trump
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To: Red Badger

I think it has something to do with their belief in the Jewish Indian theory; where the indigenous American Indians are believed to be the Lost Tribes of Israel, something having no basis in fact. Maybe they are eager to invite the entire native population of the Americas to crowd in here.


121 posted on 10/11/2016 4:41:33 PM PDT by Pelham (DLM. Deplorable Lives Matter)
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To: Salvation

MYTH: Utah has always been a stanchly Republican state.

FACT: Utah voted for Woodrow Wilson in 1916, FDR from 1932-1944 and LBJ in 1964. Three of the most progressive Democrats of all time.


122 posted on 10/11/2016 10:20:56 PM PDT by princeofdarkness (Leftists. Their only response to failure is to double down.)
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To: crz
We are taught to warn them once, twice, and the third time wash our hands of them.

I think this applies to individuals; not the organization as a whole.

There'd be MANY Mormons that would not see the FACTS that their chosen religious organization has failed to advertise, if I stopped my little crusade to get the truth out.

123 posted on 10/12/2016 6:04:10 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Hey!

I did MY part!


124 posted on 10/12/2016 6:04:53 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Beats an overt Mormon!


125 posted on 10/12/2016 6:05:30 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: MHGinTN

No; but Casper got my thumb pretty good the other day!

After giving the three a leftover, crème filled donut, I had a dollop of filling on my thumb. I offered it to the big guy and he must have thought it was pastry; too!

I’m glad they don’t have front teeth on top!


126 posted on 10/12/2016 6:07:57 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: NorthMountain

Beware the Noodly Appendages!


127 posted on 10/12/2016 6:08:56 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
From a religion that insults and demeans women constantly.

How can you SAY this??!!??



 Proverbs 31:10-31      on steroids!!!
 
How to Identify the Perfect LDS Woman, as Identified by Focus Groups in Written Surveys and Oral Discussion
 
Cultural Artifacts
Children are active in the Church
Children's artwork/trophies
Drive minivan or suburban (or BMW=Big Mormon Wagon)
Food storage
Piano
Pictures of Christ
Pictures of married daughters
Pictures of temple
Proclamation on the Family
Wooden plaques with sayings like “Love Begins at Home,” “Return With Honor,” or “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Wreath on the front door that matches everyone else's because they made them in Relief Society
 
Family
Cares for home and family/has lots of kids
Children excel
Children have their jobs/chores done
Children don’t fight
Children get good grades
Confides in husband if she's sad or angry
Makes sure family reads scriptures
Drives kids around (soccer mom)
Family does everything together
Family eats dinner together
Good mother
Good wife
Helps kids with homework
Holds Family Home Evening
Home is clean but cluttered, smells like cookies or pie
Home is somewhere you want to be—feels safe, comfortable
Laundry done and folded
Lives close to extended family
 
Mother
Never yells at her children
Stay-at-home Mom
Super Mom
Throws perfect kids parties
Sings in the car
Supports husband
Well-mannered children
 
Homemaking Skills
Cans
Cleans/clean house
Cooks fabulous meals
Crochets
Cross-stitches
Decorates with homemade things
Gardens—grows lots of zucchini to share with neighbors
Knits things for humanitarian service
Makes bread
Makes breakfast/dinner
Makes cookies
Makes crafts
Makes homemade doilies
Makes jam
Quilts/ties quilts
Scrapbooks
Sews
Tole paints
Uses a tablecloth
 
Personality Traits
Bubbly
Cheerful
Compassionate
Confident
Considerate
Courageous
Creative
Dignified
Friendly
Genuine—you can tell that she really cares
Gracious
Happy
Kind
Leader
Optimistic
Organized
Patient
Proper
Reliable
Resourceful
Self-confident
Smart/educated
Trustworthy
 
Physical Characteristics
Doesn’t overeat
Dresses modestly
Exercises (e.g. speed walks around the neighborhood while pushing a stroller)
Good-looking/beautiful
Mormon mom haircut (from having 6 kids and not wanting any of them to pull it)
Well-groomed
Random Items
Attends book club
Doesn’t compete
Doesn’t swear
Explores her talents and takes her own lessons in between running her kids around
Good friend
Good neighbor
Manages money well
Never loses temper
No such thing
Plays musical instrument (esp. piano)
PTA president
Sings
Well-rounded
 
Spiritual Characteristics
Admits mistakes/doesn't have to be perfect
At peace with self
Balanced life
Charity
Christlike
Doesn't pretend to be perfect
Enduring/doesn’t complain
Forgiving
Good example
Has a testimony and shares it
Has faith
Has the heart of a child
Has a light/happy glow
Humble
Integrity
Knowledge of the gospel
Knows she is a child of God
Learns from mistakes
Loves the Lord
Loving
Makes you feel loved
Meek
Not judgmental/accepts others
Peacemaker
Sacrifices
Selfless
Spiritual
Tries to improve
Understands her role (equal with priesthood)
Virtuous/high values
Religiously Motivated Actions
Attends all church meetings
Attends temple
Does genealogy
Follows spiritual promptings
Keeps commandments/covenants
Lives her religion
Magnifies callings
Prays
Reads scriptures, and gets up early to do so
Serves others
Visiting teaching
Visits neighbors and takes them casseroles

 

128 posted on 10/12/2016 6:10:57 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
From a religion that insults and demeans women constantly.

No muffins for YOU!!



129 posted on 10/12/2016 6:12:36 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Colofornian

Once burnt...


130 posted on 10/12/2016 6:13:36 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

CTR to the Max!!! (I miss Saundra Duffy)


131 posted on 10/12/2016 7:49:46 AM PDT by reaganaut (I'm looking forward to Trump as President. I'm an Evangelical and I vote.)
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To: Elsie

C’thulhu stories are more entertaining than Kolob stories.

IMO.

YMMV.


132 posted on 10/12/2016 7:49:50 AM PDT by NorthMountain (Hillary Clinton: corrupt unreliable negligent traitor)
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To: Elsie

This is the way they are esp in Utah. No wonder there is such a high rate of depression and Rx drug abuse.


133 posted on 10/12/2016 7:50:29 AM PDT by reaganaut (I'm looking forward to Trump as President. I'm an Evangelical and I vote.)
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To: reaganaut

If nothing else; she was feisty!


134 posted on 10/12/2016 11:24:18 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

That she was. I still pray for her and Resty


135 posted on 10/12/2016 3:07:35 PM PDT by reaganaut (I'm looking forward to Trump as President. I'm an Evangelical and I vote.)
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