In our opinion: Cult of intolerance

Deseret News editorial

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 12 2011 12:00 a.m. MDT

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A stunning aspect of this week's controversy over Pastor Robert Jeffress' characterization of Mormonism as a "cult" has been the prompt and vigorous defense of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by the mainstream media.

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DSB

Cedar Hills, UT

To RanchHand - I'm wondering, do you ever vote? I ask, because every time you do, you are making a political choice that puts your beliefs over the beliefs of others.

And, I'm with Mountanman in calling you out about how religion has More..

9:49 a.m. Oct. 12, 2011
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Roland Kayser

Cottonwood Heights, UT

We'll see how religious leaders react when faced with the first Islamic candidate, or the first Hindu candidate. Would an atheist candidate be supported in his attempt to express his own personal religious beliefs.

12:20 a.m. Oct. 12, 2011
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LDS Liberal

Farmington, UT

Rifleman | 5:53 a.m. Oct. 12, 2011
Salt Lake City, Utah

If Jesus walked the earth today many Christians would reject His message.

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Agreed.

That's because He and his entire message More..

7:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 2011
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