AltWeeklies Wire
Sidewalk Salvationnew
Mormon elders hit the streets to preach, convert, and repeat.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
06-20-2006 |
Religion
Tags: Mormons, latter day saints
Rogue Copsnew
Polygamist prophet Warren Jeffs exerts absolute control over the Colorado City, Ariz. marshal's office -- even as he eludes a nationwide manhunt.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
02-28-2006 |
Religion
FBI Raids Polygamistsnew
Federal agents descend on fugitive polygamist prophet Warren Jeffs' followers with 66 subpoenas -- five were served.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
01-31-2006 |
Religion
Plundering the Faithfulnew
Arizona polygamists continue to pipe big money to fugitive prophet Warren Jeffs, even as their towns face financial ruin.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
01-04-2006 |
Religion
For Black Saints, Church's Racist Heritage Stingsnew
Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints struggle to find their place in a church that once banned blacks from the priesthood and said they bore the mark of Cain.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Shane Johnson |
12-17-2004 |
Religion
Tags: Mormons, racism, blacks, African Americans, Brigham Young, intermarriage, Joseph Smith, whites
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
