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LDS Church News: Florida institutes are spiritual havens during football season

Church News staff writer

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 12:14 a.m. MST

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When one of the more intense rivalries in college sports, between Florida and Florida State, boils over onto the gridiron later this month, there will be a peaceful haven of refuge on each campus, at least for LDS students and their friends.

Situated in the shadow of the Florida State University stadium where the football game will be played is the Tallahassee Institute of Religion. The Gainesville Institute is adjacent to the University of Florida campus.

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I accept your apology :). Thank you, Sireofmany.

Tia | Nov. 13, 2008 at 7:43 a.m.

Wow mormons in florida. Once again an incredible story. I am so proud.

Anonymous | Nov. 12, 2008 at 7:40 p.m.

to Tia:

I apologize for my insensitive comment. I was just...

Sireofmany | Nov. 12, 2008 at 1:33 p.m.

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