EP 36 - Jim Bennett co-hosts! Colorado LDS shooting aftermath, Giant Golden Joseph Smith statue
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Dec. 4, 2022 EP 36 Jim Bennett co-hosts! Colorado LDS shooting aftermath, Giant Golden Joseph Smith statue unveiled in India, Stanford mocks Mormons during BYU football game halftime show?, and BYU Idaho puzzlingly fires professors
Follow ups
Colorado Springs LDS Shooter: Incident involving a shooter with ties to the LDS community in Colorado Springs, prompting scrutiny and concern over potential motives and implications.
Colorado Shooting Father's Rant: Father's rant in the aftermath of a shooting incident, expressing anti-LGBTQ sentiments and attributing them to Mormons, sparking discussions about prejudice and the portrayal of religious beliefs.
Stanford Mocks Latter-day Saints: Allegations of mockery against Latter-day Saints during a Stanford football halftime show, igniting controversy and debates about religious respect and cultural sensitivity.
News Articles
1. Golden Joseph Smith Statue in India: Unveiling of a giant golden statue of Joseph Smith in India, showcasing the global reach and influence of the LDS Church.
2. Tabernacle Choir Mission Revision: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square updates its mission statement to better reflect the diverse global membership of the LDS Church.
3. Stanford Football Halftime Mockery: Stanford's halftime performance allegedly mocks Latter-day Saints, sparking controversy and discussions about religious sensitivity.
4. BYU-Idaho Professor Firings: Allegations surface suggesting BYU-Idaho terminated professors for questioning anti-LGBTQ beliefs within the Mormon community, raising concerns about academic freedom.
5. David Archuleta's Concert Controversy: David Archuleta shares his experience of audience members leaving his Christmas concert after he discussed his queer identity, highlighting ongoing tensions within the LDS community regarding LGBTQ+ issues.
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