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Utah Prepares For Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases As Thousands Of LDS Families Return From Disney World

The Office of Governor Herbert released a statement announcing extreme preparations in regards to the return of thousands of Latter-Day Saint families from the grand re-opening of Disney World in Orlando Florida. The statement included plans for more hospital space and a potential mandated quarantine. “We don’t expect LDS families to be able to resist their home away from home, Disney World, so we’re taking … Continue reading Utah Prepares For Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases As Thousands Of LDS Families Return From Disney World

Liz Lemon
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Recent Utah Protests Led By New ‘No-Mask Saints’ Church

The letter from the Utah Area Presidency asking everyone to wear masks in public has caused the Church of Freedom and Exposure for Latter-day Saints to form, with members protesting masks. Many rallies and protests occurring in Utah have specifically focused on the statewide mandate to wear masks. The foundation for these protests have come from the recently formed Church of Freedom and Exposure for … Continue reading Recent Utah Protests Led By New ‘No-Mask Saints’ Church

Gail Black
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LDS Church Approves Contact-Free Baptisms

Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the LDS Church has announced the use of contact-free baptisms.  In a letter to stake presidents and bishops the First Presidency said, “During these trying times, we have considered many options for accommodating extenuating circumstances. We continue to introduce changes and our missionaries have adapted well. In order to best help our members and those interested in … Continue reading LDS Church Approves Contact-Free Baptisms

Cameron Frye
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Quarantined Missionary Finally Memorizes the Entire Old Testament

After four long months of effort, Sister Ramona Jenkins has finally memorized the Old Testament of her KJV Bible. Missionaries have been forced to spend the majority of their time in their apartments since March and many have used the extra time to do family history work or call members and investigators. Sister Jenkins decided to use the time to commit the entirety of the … Continue reading Quarantined Missionary Finally Memorizes the Entire Old Testament

Donald Cherry
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Kanye Releases Presidential Platform Based Entirely on the LDS Children’s Songbook

When famous rapper, singer, and songwriter Kanye West announced that he would be running for president earlier this week, few people took him seriously. Just this morning, however, West doubled-down on his presidential aspirations, releasing a detailed platform of ideas. Critics are already pointing out that the 70-page manifesto is based entirely on the text and melodies of the Children’s Songbook of the Church of … Continue reading Kanye Releases Presidential Platform Based Entirely on the LDS Children’s Songbook

Warren Dusenberry