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Catching up all Law and Politics edition:
Approaching Justice
This blog deals with politics (broadly defined), moral and political philosophy, as well as Mormon Culture. The title is homage to two of my influences: John Rawls and Hugh Nibley.
Kannie’s Cogitations
My thoughts on today’s issues, a bit more structured.
Dissenting in Part
A progressive discussion of law, politics, religion, and culture, all in an LDS context.
The Mormon Worker
We will be discussing political issues such as environment, pacifism, economics, etc from a radical LDS perspective which we believe is faithful to the scriptural and historical gospel
Out of Time
This blog is about family, politics and the Urgency of the LDS members and other citizens to build there food supplies and prepare for hard times ahead, but mostly to set an example to others..
Mormon Democrats
LDS perspectives on American democracy and progressive politics.
Sword of Laban
The Sword of Laban is a new Political Action Committee, which promises to change the conservative political scene in dramatic ways
Beetle Blogger
Beetle Blogger is a DNA affiliated defense of marriage blog, participating in highlighting news stories, political voices and family education on the issues of marriage and family in the national realm. We’re LDS, but privately. Many of our readers are more overtly LDS, but the purpose of Beetle Blogger is to be as wide ranging in it’s appeal as possible. In the fight for marriage, our voices need to be heard.
United Families International Blog
United Families International (UFI) is a 501(c)(3) public charity devoted to maintaining and strengthening the family as the fundamental unit of society. By strengthening the family, the basic building block of society; communities, states and nations are strengthened. UFI is not affiliated with any governments, religious organizations or political parties.
LDS Freemen
Advancing the cause of Liberty and the Proper Role of Government based upon the Principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Being is Somethingness
Politics, Mormon Culture, the Law, and anything else interesting.
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Pew Forum study on income distribution within U.S. religious groups. Mormons appears to be solidly in the middle of other religions.
Ponder the Word
Pondering the word of God.
Velska’s Blog
Thinking about religion from a guy that just happens to be a Mormon (LDS)
The Happy Warrior
Discussion, musings and conversational search for truth while celebrating the small and big events in this journey through life.
The Southern Family Historian
Free mini lesson for those beginning family history research. Preserve heritage and photos!
The B. Wilde Column
And a fun time was had by all…
Good Things Come To Those Who Blog!
Life and times of a kiwi expat living in USA.
Cooking Up A Snow Storm
A place to share my recipes.
Razão & Sensibilidade
I HEARD IN MY MIND—NOT IN MY OWN VOICE—THESE WORDS: “I’M NOT GIVING YOU THESE EXPERIENCES FOR YOURSELF. WRITE THEM DOWN….” HENRY B. EYRING
Harvey Headlines
News of our family of seven.
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The Liberal Mormon That Could
A 27-year-old married mother of three lets loose on politics, religion, and otherwise smart people who allow themselves to believe stupid things.
Barrio Delta
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HD Cinematic Films Blog
Showcases the latest wedding cinematography work done by Denver Riddle. HD Cinematic Films specializes in LDS temple weddings.
….and Spiritually Speaking
Things that have moved me, amused me or made me want to be better
Stamping with Maggie
A cozy blog for stampers and scrapbookers with ideas, information, and samples
Gemini Moon
I love to read.
Remembering what I read and whether I liked it or not is a big part of my job. Being a Teen and Children’s Librarian, many of the books I read are mostly of that genre.
I am a crazy reader, I am always reading at least 2 books at a time.
The Family Soup
The Family Soup is a collection of thoughts and experiences from everyday men and women on the realities of family life.
Amusements of an Ordinary Family
AN ORDINARY FAMILY IN A NOT-SO-ORDINARY WORLD
The Fitzwater’s
Random Thoughts on Life and A lot about family.
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One more reason to love Jimmy Stewart: The DesNews looks at some Hollywood-Utah connections from Robert Redford to Fay Wray (my grandma’s cousin, thank you very much).
But I was most interested that the connection with the Church and Jimmy Stewart went beyond just Mr. Krueger’s Christmas.
James Maitland Stewart, better known as Jimmy Stewart, had close associations with Utah, visiting the state several times and starring in a 1980 TV film that has become a Christmas treat for many, “Mr. Krueger’s Christmas,” produced for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Years later he told a Deseret News reporter the film allowed him to fulfill a lifelong dream, conducting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
In 1985, the star of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “Harvey,” “Vertigo,” “Rear Window” and a slew of other productions, donated his papers and memorabilia to Brigham Young University. Covering half a century of his work, this treasure included prints of 25 films.
For the record. Tom Hanks apologizes:
Last week, I labeled members of the Mormon church who supported California’s Proposition 8 as “un-American.” I believe Proposition 8 is counter to the promise of our Constitution; it is codified discrimination. But everyone has a right to vote their conscience – nothing could be more American. To say members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who contributed to Proposition 8 are “un-American” creates more division when the time calls for respectful disagreement. No one should use “un- American” lightly or in haste. I did. I should not have.
Sincerely,
Tom Hanks.
LDS Church sends aid to Palestinians in Gaza Strip:
The LDS Church, working through an American charity, donated hygiene kits and blankets worth $21,000 to Palestinians suffering the effects of the 22-day war between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip.
The donation by Latter-day Saint Charities was clearly a sensitive one, acknowledged in a single- sentence statement by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday.
“In response to the America Near East Refugee organization (ANERA), the Church made a modest donation of hygiene kits and blankets that will be distributed in Gaza,” the statement said.
This should please the gang at The Mormon Worker.
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However, that’s only compared to Pres. Bush’s second inauguration. Still, the point remains that the difference is like night and day, with all the media fawning, marketing crossovers, celebrity salutes, collecting cards, etc.
Dr. Dobson and Glenn Beck seem to have buried the hatchet. Last month, Dobson’s Focus on the Family yanked its interview with Beck to spare its listeners any impression that it was signaling a “theological compromise” with Mormons. Heaven forbid.
That seems to have played itself out as Beck is returning the favor and hosting Dr. Dobson on his own show tomorrow to discuss the 20th anniversary of Dobson’s interview with Ted Bundy and the role pornography played in his crimes.
Hopefully, Dobson will have the good sense to not mention that Bundy was a one-time Mormon (granted, it was when he was on the prowl in Utah and probably joined just to get along).
Today is being celebrated and mourned as the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which made abortion on demand a constitutional right.
Perhaps I have been reading too much of the bloggernacle, but I was surprised to see how strongly Mormons as a whole oppose abortion. According to a Pew Forum study, Mormons as a religion as are the second most likely to oppose abortion. The survey breaks down views on abortion by degree of support or opposition and by religion. Mormons as a whole, were second only to Jehovah’s Witnesses (?) to oppose abortion in most or all cases, even more so than Evangelicals
However, it’s worth noting that compared to other religions who generally oppose abortion, Mormons are dispproportinately less likely to believe it should be illegal in all cases and more likely to believe that abortion should be illegal only in most cases. That seems in line with what the Church counsels.
Some members have expressed that the the Church is essentially “pro-choice” because its allows some exceptions for abortion. But those exceptions are only in rare circumstances and even then abortion should not be considered lightly. That doesn’t seem to be in line with today’s “pro-choice” view that abortion should be unrestricted and even government funded .
Elder Russell M. Nelson reiterated the LDS Church’s strong opposition to abortion a few months ago in the Ensign:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has consistently opposed the practice of abortion. More than a century ago, the First Presidency wrote, “We again take this opportunity of warning the Latter-day Saints against those … practices of foeticide and infanticide.”
Early in his presidency President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) said: “We have repeatedly affirmed the position of the Church in unalterably opposing all abortions, except in two rare instances: When conception is the result of forcible rape and when competent medical counsel indicates that a mother’s health would otherwise be seriously jeopardized.” Current policy now includes two other exceptions—incest and if the baby cannot survive beyond birth, as determined by competent medical counsel. Even these exceptions do not justify abortion automatically. It “should be considered only after the persons responsible have consulted with their bishops and received divine confirmation through prayer.”
“Defense for FLDS may use same-sex marriage arguments”
“If (homosexuals) can marry, what is the reason that public policy says one person can’t marry more than one person?”
You got me.
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