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Wanted: Armed and Dangerousnew

As the FBI chases polygamist Prophet Warren Jeffs, work continues 24/7 on his religion's foreboding new Texas capital.
Phoenix New Times  |  John Dougherty  |  11-16-2005  |  Religion

Members of Polygamous Sect Barricade Their Homesnew

The head of a breakaway Mormon sect is in hiding, and his followers on the Arizona-Utah border appear to be steeling themselves against law enforcement agencies.
Phoenix New Times  |  John Dougherty  |  09-27-2005  |  Religion

Bible Study Case Goes Back to Square Onenew

A jury ruled a family-owned restaurant could fire a manager who held Bible study for her employees, but a U.S. district judge has thrown that verdict out.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  09-21-2005  |  Religion

The Last Suppernew

When a restaurant manager breaks company rules for religious reasons and gets fired, the path to God is paved with lawsuits.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  07-25-2005  |  Religion

Airplane Is Gone, and So Is the 'Prophet'new

This June 2005 report on Warren Jeffs' disappearance was just one of many by Phoenix New Times on the FDLS prophet, who yesterday was found guilty of being an accomplice to the rape of a 14-year-old church member.
Phoenix New Times  |  John Dougherty  |  07-06-2005  |  Religion

Arizona Governor Missed Chance to Oppose Polygamy in Utahnew

The governor, known as a champion of women and children, had a rare opportunity during a historic meeting with the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to demand they take a proactive role in helping the victims of polygamy. She punted.
Phoenix New Times  |  John Dougherty  |  10-13-2004  |  Religion

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