The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) is a religion mired in controversy . From the Church’s beginnings in 1820 with the “First Vision” of Joseph Smith (its founder) to a present-day membership of over 15 million, the Church has faced countless obstacles and controversies. The documents offer the most detailed and comprehensive look yet at the church ’ s so-called “help line” for dealing with child sex abuse accusations against officials and members. Ryan McKnight , a former Latter-day Saint in Las Vegas, once had a lofty vision that, by exposing the inner workings of his onetime faith, he would prod it to be more transparent — a dream that. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a letter to the mayor of Fairview, Texas, on Monday, pleading with city leaders to keep to the agreement made with the church over the construction of a controversial proposed temple. After more than a year of heated arguments and legal threats, the Fairview Town Council on April 30 reluctantly approved a permit for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to build a. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ temple at the center of controversy in the small town of Fairview has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Over the past year,. A proposed LDS temple in Fairview faces pushback over zoning and steeple height. The church says it’s compromised, but legal action may follow.
The LDS Church Locator Controversy: What You Need to Know
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) is a religion mired in controversy . From the Church's beginnings in 1820 with the "First Vision" of J...
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