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LDS help sandbag in Nauvoo
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Welcome Ed | 7:41 a.m. June 19, 2008
Regardless of your feelings or your purpose, I would like to thank you, Ed, for
reading Deseret News. If any Christian-based principles entered your mind, then
the Savior has planted a seed. Let's hope it is nurtured and that it grows
within you. What really matters is that we act as the Christians we propose to
be. Love, Ed. Love.
Samantha | 7:43 a.m. June 19, 2008
The news showed coverage of LDS missionaries and members dressed distinctly in
yellow t-shirts (men, women, old and young) preparing sandbags with non-LDS
volunteers, which were dressed distinctly in clothing, some of which were
dressed in athletic shorts. They all worked together for good with their
differences (in clothing and beliefs). Shouldn't we all do that?
TracyJ | 8:45 a.m. June 19, 2008
My parents had the awesome priviledge of serving in Nauvoo a couple of years ago
and my family was able to visit at the same time. I am so grateful of DN of
reporting what is going on! This is the only site I've found that is
reporting what is happening to the area. And because of this, I've been
able to report back to my parents what is happening in the area. Keep up the
good work DN!
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AZ | 8:59 a.m. June 19, 2008
Love reading about how members are helping those in need. "Let your light
so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in heaven." Matt 5:16
COSMO | 8:59 a.m. June 19, 2008
The story is about people, working together for the sake of people, history, and
their land. It is no more complicated than that. Just witness the beauty of
good souls, doing good.
Bruce | 9:18 a.m. June 19, 2008
I live thousands of miles from Nauvoo, yet I do have ancestors who lived there.
I turned to this site to see what the flood was doing there and of course I
assumed the community would do all it could to preserve the historical,
residential and commercial resources of the community. I imagine everyone there
works together regardless of faith. It is only logical that the LDS church
would utilize all its resources in the region to assist in protection of both
LDS and non-LDS buildings. I live in an area where the Mennonite faith is very
prominent. They too do so much good in helping in welfare services. If my
community was flooding I would have great confidence that they would do the same
as the LDS in Nauvoo. And I would have no problem standing beside them filling
sand bags. I would also have no problem with the news coverage focusing on what
the Mennonite church was doing and would not feel bad that they did not mention
me or my LDS, Catholic, Jewish, and athiest friends that were also doing all we
could to deal with an immense tragedy.
John Lambert | 10:40 a.m. June 19, 2008
My brothers always try to discourage me from posting too much on boards by
saying "Don't feed the trolls".
Troll has a specific meaning in internet speak. Someone who goes around, finds an article, and then shoots off an attack on it is clearly a troll. This is even more evident if you read the discussion from the previous day on people helping against the floods in Iowa. For someone to wrest a passage from Matthew into an attack on the report on people helping save lives in Iowa, suggesting that the people doing this were doing it just for publicity and not to help someone is inconsiderate and mean at best.
Troll has a specific meaning in internet speak. Someone who goes around, finds an article, and then shoots off an attack on it is clearly a troll. This is even more evident if you read the discussion from the previous day on people helping against the floods in Iowa. For someone to wrest a passage from Matthew into an attack on the report on people helping save lives in Iowa, suggesting that the people doing this were doing it just for publicity and not to help someone is inconsiderate and mean at best.
Sharon | 11:35 a.m. June 19, 2008
Well, whatever happens will happen. God knows what he is doing. None of us can
challenge the Lord.
The Troll | 12:16 p.m. June 19, 2008
a supernatural dwarf or giant that dwells in a cave or mountain [Old Norse:
demon]
Re: John Lambert | 1:10 p.m. June 19, 2008
Perhaps you should listen to your brothers. They sound like wise men.
cheemers | 1:27 p.m. June 19, 2008
Oh my! how many nit-picking bantering onlookers we see in the face of crisis !
Just stop it ! and be glad, as I was when I googled Nauvoo for flood watch
status, to see the Deseret News report that they are getting the help they need.
Here's a challenge to those who are unhappy with the content of these news
articles in Deseret News: hop on the first plane to IL, trek on down to Nauvoo,
roll up your sleeves and get to work! Then re-post your experience and
we'll do our best to see that you get your name in the paper! In the
meantime, or otherwise, whatever the case may be - see if we can all care and do
more for those in need than nitpicking the content of the reports. And if you
are fortunate enough to be high and dry under fair skies be glad for a good day.
Linda | 2:16 p.m. June 19, 2008
I wish do wish all Nauvoo Victims well. However though,I was once married to a
Troll.
Re: Ed H | 8:05 a.m. | 2:38 p.m. June 19, 2008
"I know some Nazareens that live there and are also involved in saving
their town."
Their story was covered in the Nazareen News.
Actually, I don't believe there are many, if any, Nazareens still living in Nauvoo, but like all local news organizations, the Deseret News typically reports news that is interesting or has ties to the local population.
Their story was covered in the Nazareen News.
Actually, I don't believe there are many, if any, Nazareens still living in Nauvoo, but like all local news organizations, the Deseret News typically reports news that is interesting or has ties to the local population.
Funny people | 2:43 p.m. June 19, 2008
Re: Chimeers,
I'm with you. I hope and pray that things go well in Nauvoo.
This has to be another Des-News' very funny blog. I have a hard time reading the comments because I laugh so hard. my husband thinks I have lost my mind with so much laughter. Sometime when I go to bed a night I laugh myself to sleep after reading some of the insane comments. Some of the hateful comments I find funny as well. people are funny.
I'm with you. I hope and pray that things go well in Nauvoo.
This has to be another Des-News' very funny blog. I have a hard time reading the comments because I laugh so hard. my husband thinks I have lost my mind with so much laughter. Sometime when I go to bed a night I laugh myself to sleep after reading some of the insane comments. Some of the hateful comments I find funny as well. people are funny.
Karen | 4:08 p.m. June 19, 2008
I have been worried about the status of Nauvoo with all the flooding. I am so
glad to know that it is safe so far. My prayers will be with them, as well as
all people affected by the floods.
patc | 4:09 p.m. June 19, 2008
I am just grateful for all the wonderful members and non-members who are trying
to save Nauvoo and all the other towns along the Mississippi.
We are all created in God's image and He loves us no matter what faith we are.
"Love one another, as I have loved you"
We are all created in God's image and He loves us no matter what faith we are.
"Love one another, as I have loved you"
Jamie | 4:25 p.m. June 19, 2008
The LDS church is so blessed to have such a spiritual and humble group of people
helping out there in Nauvoo to keep the water out. Hopefully their hard work
will bless the Nauvoo area and all its victims.
Louis | 5:40 p.m. June 19, 2008
The mormon jesus would be so proud of you all. Give youselves a big atta-boy.
The Troll | 1:20 a.m. June 20, 2008
Hi all,
I have read some pretty derogatory comments about trolls here. Just wanted you to know that we have feelings also. We laugh and cry, just like you do. We feel pain and joy, just like you do, and we wish a better life for our little trollsters, just like you do.
I have read some pretty derogatory comments about trolls here. Just wanted you to know that we have feelings also. We laugh and cry, just like you do. We feel pain and joy, just like you do, and we wish a better life for our little trollsters, just like you do.
E. Baer | 11:08 a.m. June 20, 2008
We have been wondering about Nauvoo and were pleased to see this article and the
information supplied. Thanks you. I guess everyone wants to be congratulated on
their helpfulness, so "God bless all the helpers of flood disasters.".
Trolling the Trolls | 1:04 p.m. June 20, 2008
In response to all these prejudiced, horrible, and deeply offensive comments
about trolls--
Well, never mind.
Well, never mind.
Wikipedia | 9:21 a.m. June 24, 2008
An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts
controversial and usually irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online
community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the intention
of baiting other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal
on-topic discussion.
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