Monthly Archives: February 2006

Mormon Politics and Big Love

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

I have been naive. I thought the disdain of the LDS Church toward the HBO series Big Love was due to concern for the image of the Church (see last Friday’s blog, Fundamentalist Mormons and Big Love). But The Guardian … Continue reading →

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Fundamentalist Mormons and Big Love

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church is upset over the new HBO series, Big Love. The TV show, which premiers March 12th, is about a polygamous family living in suburban Salt Lake City. Bill Paxton plays Bill Hendrickson, the husband of three wives; … Continue reading →

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St. George Temple Scare

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Today’s online Deseret News reports the discovery last week of a “suspicious package” left on the steps of the St. George Temple. The small white box included a message on the outside that said, “Happy Birthday to Jesus, from the … Continue reading →

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Operation [Obscuring] Understanding

Posted on February 21, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

News-Record.com from Greensboro, North Carolina yesterday reported on the 11th annual youth Interfaith tour, Operation Understanding. Sponsored by The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Sunday’s tour took 400 middle and high school students along with … Continue reading →

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Mormon Teachings a Curiosity

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Today’s online Washington Times includes an article titled, Teachings guide us to healing. The article is comprised of excerpts from a sermon delivered Sunday by Bishop Alvin B. Jackson, Jr. at the Kensington Ward of the LDS Church. This article … Continue reading →

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DNA and Mormonism, part II

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Newspapers around the country are picking up the story reported yesterday in the LA Times (see yesterday’s blog, DNA and Mormonism). I thought it might be a good idea to provide a few resources for people wanting to learn more … Continue reading →

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DNA and Mormonism

Posted on February 16, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Check out this article that appeared today on the LA Times web site: Bedrock of a Faith Is Jolted  DNA tests contradict Mormon scripture. The church says the studies are being twisted to attack its beliefs. By William Lobdell, Times … Continue reading →

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Marketing Utah

Posted on February 15, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Utah is looking for a new slogan, one officials hope will bring money-spending tourists flocking to the state (see “Looking for a pretty, great tag line”). “It should describe Utah’s ‘emotional core.’ It will emote ‘Utah.’ It should summarize, symbolize … Continue reading →

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Mormons Weigh More(but that just means there’s more to love)

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Today’s local news at KSL.com (KSL Television & Radio, Salt Lake City, Utah) includes this report: Studies: LDS Weigh More Than Members of Other Faiths by Carole Mikita. A recent study has revealed Latter-day Saint men and women in Utah … Continue reading →

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Polygamy and Birth Defects

Posted on February 13, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Saturday’s edition (11 February 2006) of the Casper Wyoming StarTribune.net carried an interesting Associated Press article about Fumarase Deficiency, a rare birth defect. At least it’s rare around the world, with only 50 cases documented world-wide. Unfortunately, Fumarase Deficiency is … Continue reading →

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