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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: captaincaveman

“Polytheistic” and “polygamous” do not mean the same thing.


41 posted on 10/11/2016 7:47:57 AM PDT by NorthMountain (Hillary Clinton: corrupt unreliable negligent traitor)
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To: Junk Silver
Good point, so let’s elect Hillary Clinton instead.

Somebody, somewhere has a tape of Hillary making similar comments about other women...


42 posted on 10/11/2016 7:49:17 AM PDT by null and void (America is sick. We will find out if the disease is fatal come November.)
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To: Zakeet

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

So you’ve decided to help the Clintons?!?

Two words for you Deseret/LDS:

No Credibility.


43 posted on 10/11/2016 7:49:35 AM PDT by JPJones (George Washington's Tariffs were Patriotic. Build a Wall and Build a Wall of tariffs.)
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To: Zakeet

And who says Mormons are right?

In my opinion they are wrong about politics.

Why aren’t they choosing the pro-life candidate, Trump?


44 posted on 10/11/2016 7:49:40 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: bigbob

When Trump becomes president, his AG and IRS director can take take away the LDS tax breaks which are probably as invasive as a cancer.


45 posted on 10/11/2016 7:49:48 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (We are not electing a saint. We are electing an ass kicker! Vote for Trump! Defeat Illiarily!)
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To: Zakeet

I will take lewd and crude over lawless, corrupt and incompetent any day of the week.

Morons showing once again they are not really Christians but self righteous Pharisees.


46 posted on 10/11/2016 7:51:23 AM PDT by MNJohnnie ( Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered)
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But Clinton’s morals are ok I guess?

Leaving what choice on the ballot 30 days out from the election? Sounds like a Hillary troll that is desperate.

47 posted on 10/11/2016 7:51:38 AM PDT by USCG SimTech
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To: Zakeet

Get their tax exemption!


48 posted on 10/11/2016 7:51:44 AM PDT by lonestar (Texan for Trump)
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To: elcid1970
Horsefeathers!

According to the Necronomicon, Joseph Smith was dragged down to the corpse-city of R'lyeh, where Dead C'thulhu (who lies dreaming) arose and ate him.

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn

49 posted on 10/11/2016 7:52:05 AM PDT by NorthMountain (Hillary Clinton: corrupt unreliable negligent traitor)
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To: Zakeet

Sounds like the “Saints” are a little miffed at their boy Romney losing last time.


50 posted on 10/11/2016 7:52:06 AM PDT by Don Corleone (Oil the gun, eat the cannolis, take it to the mattress.)
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To: Zakeet

The mormon church should abandon their false prophet and accept traditional Christianity.


51 posted on 10/11/2016 7:52:47 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: All

Deseret News is LDS owned but has never taken positions dictated by that church. The editorial staff are not influenced by the LDS church. Both they and the LDS leadership have said so.

The SL Trib is the competing newspaper.

In general, they all will lean towards what Romney wants.


52 posted on 10/11/2016 7:54:38 AM PDT by Owen
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To: Zakeet
The Mormon church is about one thing...MONEY. It uses mind control to suck its members in. Then pure brainwashing.

Ask anyone who leaves the church what happens to them. They get turned on big time by friends and relatives-even close family.

Ask any Mormon about the holy Trinity. They will say correctly what it is, but when confronted about satan as the brother of Jesus, they will turn real ugly fast. If satan is the brother of Jesus as they claim..then there is no Holy Trinity and THAT IS BLASPHEMY.

53 posted on 10/11/2016 7:54:52 AM PDT by crz
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To: Zakeet

What in Heck has happened to the Mormon Church?
Is it full of liberals now?................


54 posted on 10/11/2016 7:55:12 AM PDT by Red Badger (YES, I'm Deplorable! I Deplore the entire Democrat Party!....................)
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To: Zakeet

So did they take a stand against the Clintoons when the reality of the Monica mess was exposed and Bubba’s Clinton’s rape cases oozed up out of the white house septic tank.


55 posted on 10/11/2016 7:55:23 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (We are not electing a saint. We are electing an ass kicker! Vote for Trump! Defeat Illiarily!)
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To: Zakeet

The Deseret News just revealed it has no moral compass whatsoever.

All this focus on Trump, and not for Mrs. Bill Clinton?


56 posted on 10/11/2016 7:55:43 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (28 days: Until Presdient Pre-elect becomes President Elect Donald J. Trump. Help is on the way!)
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To: Grampa Dave

Didn’t write that the Clinton’s are morally acceptable. I was writing about the moral background of those guys who said to boycott Trump as if their intelligence would sway anyone.


57 posted on 10/11/2016 7:55:51 AM PDT by SkyDancer (Ambtion Without Talent Is Sad - Talent Without Ambition Is Worse)
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To: Zakeet
Enjoy people:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlcbMk4dPZc&feature=player_embedded#t=74

White Horse Prophecy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3cudp3E4Oo&feature=player_embedded#t=0

Mormon Temple Secret Marriage

58 posted on 10/11/2016 7:55:56 AM PDT by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump/Pence; Trump/Pence; Trump/Pence 100%)
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To: Zakeet

The holier than thou polygamist hypocrites


59 posted on 10/11/2016 7:56:29 AM PDT by Rebel2016
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To: NorthMountain
....Wait ... you say I can't? He's dead?

The liberals have a long history of electing dead candidates..............

60 posted on 10/11/2016 7:56:36 AM PDT by Red Badger (YES, I'm Deplorable! I Deplore the entire Democrat Party!....................)
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