Category Archives: Fundamentalist Mormonism

A doctrine God revealed to Brigham Young

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

Charles Harrell is an Associate Professor at Brigham Young University. In his 2011 book, This Is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology, he discusses many issues not normally found in a typical LDS-authored book. One such issue is the … Continue reading →

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Past and Present: Rooting Out Sin Among the Mormons

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last week the Salt Lake Tribune reported on a recent shake up among members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Observers say an unprecedented number — up to 1,500 members — of the polygamous sect led … Continue reading →

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All of Brigham Young’s Teachings Are True…

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Jared, a Mormon Fundamentalist, brought his sign to the streets of Manti, Utah preceding a 2011 Mormon Miracle Pageant performance. He graciously agreed to give Aaron an interview (below).

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The Dark Side of a Dark Doctrine

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Canadian Supreme Court (British Columbia) is currently hearing a case on the constitutionality of Canada’s polygamy laws. On December 2 (2010) the court heard testimony from Utah clinical psychologist Dr. Lawrence Beall, who described the “dark side” of polygamy … Continue reading →

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Sister Wives

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

I know it sounds like a spoof, but it’s not. On September 26th (2010) TLC will premiere a new reality show: Sister Wives. According to ABC News, “The series will follow the fundamentalist Mormon family of Kody Brown and his … Continue reading →

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Reinstating Polygamists By Proxy

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

The July 2009 issue of A Shield & Refuge Ministry Newsletter mentioned an interesting facet of LDS temple ordinances — that of proxy work done on behalf of excommunicated fundamentalist polygamists. On June 2nd (2009) the Salt Lake Tribune ran … Continue reading →

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Warren Jeffs and the Mystique of Cultic Power

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Eric Johnson

Now that Warren Jeffs, the leader of the nation’s largest polygamous group, has been arrested, some observers had apparently anticipated that his followers would have paraded through the streets, rejoicing that they were now free from this man’s control. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Warren Jeffs in Custody

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Warren Jeffs, fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was apprehended last night near Las Vegas, Nevada. The Associated Press reports: The leader of a polygamist Mormon sect, who’s been one of the country’s most … Continue reading →

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Mostly Silent: Victims Must Fend for Themselves

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Today’s LA Times ran an in-depth article detailing the horrific abuses associated with modern-day polygamy. “Blind Eye to Culture of Abuse – Children of a polygamist sect have been exploited, molested for years” takes a hard look at what women … Continue reading →

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LDS and FLDS: Kindred Spirits

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

(I will be traveling over the next few days. This will be the last Mormon Coffee post until May 3rd or 4th.) The Aspen Times is celebrating its 125th anniversary. In conjunction with the Aspen Historical Society, the newspaper is … Continue reading →

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