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Photo of a Latter-day Saint chapel in Hailey, Idaho. Image via valleychamber.org
It should go without saying that under no circumstances should abuse be tolerated, nor should abusers escape accountability under the law. Speaking about the future state of an unrepentant child abuser, Jesus said that it would have been better if that person had been drowned in the sea with a heavy millstone attached to his neck. (Luke 17:2) What are we to make of the latest article from the AP...
Silhouette of the Salt Lake Temple. Image generated by Midjourney.
Many people seem to be interested in details of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ private financial affairs. Common questions include: How much money does the Church have? Why do they try to hide it? What will they do with it? There seems to be an implied suspicion of impropriety. Much has been made of whistleblowers David and Lars Nielsen and the February 2023 $5 million SEC fine...
Elder and Sister Holland at the dedication of the Rome Italy temple in 2019. Image via Deseret News.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was excused from April 2023 General Conference. He and his wife Patricia are suffering from the effects of COVID. At 82 years of age, Elder Holland is immunocompromised and dealing with a kidney condition. His demise is not imminent, but in an unprecedented announcement, the First Presidency has graciously extended him a 2 month leave of absence from Church service so he...