Mormon church president urges prayer, reaching out to others

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• downtownresident posted at 7:56 pm on Sun, Oct 7, 2012.

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  What a crock! The shear arrogance of these people is sickening.
  The liberal anointing of cult members with biblical titles is an insult to Christians, and other true religions world wide.
  The self serving, self righteous drivel "reported" here is just propaganda.
  Mitt won't win, no matter how they distort the facts.
  Go find some real news!

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• hotingilbert posted at 9:57 pm on Sun, Oct 7, 2012.

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  Resident, it appears you have significant experience with your own arrogance and drivel. Get a life.

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• teejcee44 posted at 1:59 am on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  So, I suppose that encouragement to do good, and serve your neighbor, live an exemplary life emulating the Savior is now drivel? I have heard many church leaders speak clearly, and pointedly to their flock these same things, but when it comes from the "Mormon" church, somehow it is propaganda. Downtownresident, you are simply jealous, or misinformed, or evil. Maybe all of those things. If you can't say something good about people, don't say it at all. Your words will be a type to come for yourself.

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• Juggernaut8000 posted at 5:57 am on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  DTR,
  You make a claim that christianinty is a 'real' religion, and imply LDS is a fraud...which is true but no more fabricated that any other religion.

  Religion is a fairy tale and it is pathetic you fools still believe mumbo jumbo that was written by men who believed the world is flat, snakes talk and people can walk on water. Grow up, it is 2012.

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• AG posted at 7:10 am on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  My Pastor has taught these things from the bible week after week for years, Luke 18:1, a man should always pray & not faint. Not sure why, because it's a "Mormon" leader saying it, it's front page news. Glad however to see a article encouraging prayer.

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• Engaged Voter posted at 9:42 am on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  The article mentions that "other leaders" emphasized the teachings of Jesus Christ...but they always seem to forget (or ignore) this one:

  Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and churches and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
  6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
  6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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• samkat posted at 6:15 pm on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  Religion is for the church services, not the news columns. :-)

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• tededitedit posted at 6:19 pm on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  Is it a mis-print that they always say "the Savior" instead of "our Savior" when referring to themselves here? Also, their speaker talks about "wrongs to make right". Does telling a young person that his/her family's Christian faith is inferior to the LDS organization's teachings qualify as a wrong? I think if the Mormon family also says that "we ARE Christians and we believe the same things" to convert them that it is a wrong!
  Hot-in-Gilbert - I know, get a life. I don't need one, but I know at least one young person in the East Valley who needs their life back from your group!

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• DonMey posted at 11:06 pm on Mon, Oct 8, 2012.

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  Ted said: "Is it a mis-print that they always say "the Savior" instead of "our Savior" when referring to themselves here?"

  An interesting observation. I'd be curious to see an analysis of the text and the actual word usage. However, it's more an evolution of language in a more inclusive/missionsary lifestyle. "Our" Savior implies he/she/it will only save "us". "The" Savior implies it/she/he will save "all". (conditionally, of course. ALWAYS conditionally)

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• Cas Lee posted at 7:51 pm on Sun, Oct 28, 2012.

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  Hello, my fellow American voters!

  I watched the Oct. 3rd, 11th, 16th, and 22nd debates.
  1st Romney-Obama debate covered 7 topics: jobs; budget deficit/debt; social security/entitlements; federal gov’t economic regulation and role; healthcare; partisan gridlock.
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  Ryan-Biden debate covered 10 topics: Libya; Iran; economy; medicare/social security/entitlements; tax reform/spending/budget cuts; military policy; Afghanistan; Syria; abortion; negative campaign tactics.

  Romney and Ryan won all 4 debates, although Obama improved some in the 2nd debate and Romney slightly took the win both in the 2nd and 3rd debates.
  In the 3rd debate (unlike in prior debates), Obama reflected his weakness and disrespect by interrupting Romney a lot and using too many “one-line quips” to try to denigrate Romney.

  Ryan won despite Biden’s consistently rude behavior during the debate (often interrupted Ryan, laughed when Ryan talked, pointed his finger). Biden’s tactics to evade issues/truth disrespected Americans interested in facts, figures, forecasts, and solutions for real people with real problems.

  Romney and Ryan won with substance, directness, integrity, respect, clarity, facts, commitment, inspiration, credibility, and leadership.

  As an INDEPENDENT female feminist (egalitarian) voter, I support the Romney/Ryan ticket.
  Romney and Ryan, with their no-nonsense and methodic approach to solving America’s problems, are the best persons in terms of qualifications and character to lead our country and make life better for all Americans.

  I am inspired by Romney/Ryan, and I hope that you are too!

  Best regards,

  Cas Lee
  

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