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Spencer Presumptuous, Arrogant, and Wrong

By Trenton Hansen | Published: August 17, 2008

I wrote a satirical defense of Bennion Spencer today.
I usually won’t spend a lot of time talking about people on this site unless I feel they really have earned the distinction. Mr. Spencer has crossed the line from the political to the dogmatic in such an overt way that I felt compelled to address his [...]

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Other Men’s Goods

By Trenton Hansen | Published: May 31, 2008

“Wo unto you apoor men, whose hearts are not broken, whose spirits are not contrite, and whose bellies are not satisfied, and whose hands are not stayed from laying holdкомпютри upon other men’s goods, whose eyes are full of bgreediness, and who will not clabor with your own hands!” –D&C 56:17
“They shall not build, and [...]

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The Reign of the Judges

By Trenton Hansen | Published: May 20, 2008

“…and thus they did destroy the government of the land.”  -3 Nephi 7:2
The California State Supreme Court this week struck down the public initiative, passed overwhelmingly in 2000, which strictly defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The precedent is historic and frightening. The effect of this ruling is to say that four [...]

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The Conservative Front endorses Jason Chaffetz

By Trenton Hansen | Published: May 9, 2008

The Conservative Frontmebeli today endorsed Jason Chaffetz for Utahs’s 3rd congressional district over incumbent Chris Cannon and former Juab County prosecutor David Leavitt.
Chaffetz is know for his role as campaign manager in Jon Huntsman’s successful bid for the governor’s seat in Utah. Chaffetz later was named Gov. Huntsman’s Chief of Staff. During that time, Chaffetz [...]

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Mormons and Catholics to Blame for Global Warming

By Trenton Hansen | Published: May 1, 2008

“For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare;” –D&C 104:17
The conclusion drawn by Oliver “Buzz” Thomas in USAToday is frightening. In his April 21st editorial, “Might our religion be killing us?“, Mr. Thomas openly states that among others Mormons, with our encouragement for large families, and Catholics, with their opposition to [...]

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Ironic

By Trenton Hansen | Published: April 29, 2008

Isn’t it ironic how we are just appalled at the lifestyles of the members of the FLDS church? How we are so concerned about the children being abused sexually. About the story yesterday of the underage girl giving birth to a baby.
The irony is that at this very moment in history, we are also talking [...]

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Mitt Romney’s Speech to CPAC

By Trenton Hansen | Published: February 7, 2008

“I want to begin by saying thank you.  It’s great to be with you again.  And I look forward to joining with you many more times in the future.

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Club Holds Anti-porn Rally at UVSC

By Trenton Hansen | Published: September 14, 2007

The Davy Crockett Society got some needed publicity this week when they held a rally at UVSC in support of an initiative which would force internet porn producers to register their websites on an alternate network port.
Read more here, and my thoughts here.

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      SALT LAKE CITY | 8 Mar 2010 | In a lengthy interview with the Deseret News , Bishop H. David Burton, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, discussed recent land acquisitions by the Church, its historical relationship with Salt Lake City leaders and its real estate philosophy. […]
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      SALT LAKE CITY | 1 Mar 2010 | (This news release was updated on 3 March) Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile are actively assisting in relief efforts and determining how the Church can be of most assistance in the wake of one of the most powerful earthquakes of the last century. With over half a million Latter-day Saints livin […]
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      SALT LAKE CITY | 27 Feb 2010 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today following the earthquake in Chile: "We, along with the rest of the world, are watching with concern as reports from the massive earthquake in Chile continue to unfold. As with any disaster, immediate details are difficult to confirm. […]
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