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Levee breach upstream saves Nauvoo House
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James | 2:29 p.m. June 18, 2008
Yes, but I think historical sites would have probably the next highest priority
to human life, as they can't be replaced.
Reality check | 3:27 p.m. June 18, 2008
Oh, Yeah!!! The homes of thousands of people were lost (and everything in them)
thousands of lives have been disrupted, but that's OK because one old house
was saved!!! Congratulations, proof once again that god loves you more than the
rest of us.
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It's all in the name | 3:31 p.m. June 18, 2008
It never ceases to amaze me that the Deseret News consistently makes mistakes
when printing the name of the LDS Church. The correct capitalization should be
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," NOT "The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints" or "the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints."
A tiny mistake, I know, but you'd think someone at the D-news would have read the Church style guide at newsroom.lds.org.
Funny how the Tribune never messes up on that.
A tiny mistake, I know, but you'd think someone at the D-news would have read the Church style guide at newsroom.lds.org.
Funny how the Tribune never messes up on that.
Re: Reality Check | 3:58 p.m. June 18, 2008
Slow down, contain yourself and let the angst cool. The article mentioned a
break in the levee at Gulf Port which, sadly, affected and displaced a few
families, then in the same paragraph mentioned that on a broader scale thousands
of acres were indundated. No where was it infered that anyone felt devine
intervention was at play for the sake of, as you put it, one old house. Forgive
us for voulnteering to help another denomination protect their property, but
that's kind of who we are. Your sarcastic closure is fabric of your
thinking, not ours!
Andrew | 4:08 p.m. June 18, 2008
To Reality Check. The article states that town of Meyer had 40 to 50 people in
it not thousands of people. I am sure there were plenty of LDS people in parts
of Iowa impacted by the floods ; but the article is only talking about the
fortune that the town of Nauvoo had as a consequence of the misfortune that the
town upstream had.
Unreality | 4:07 p.m. June 18, 2008
To Reality Check: Loves who more? It is obvious you didn't read the
entire article, but why should you have the facts when you can make them up?
The only thing your comment had in common with the article is that Joseph Smith
did say the veil of stupidity is over the minds of the people--you prove it!
Huh | 4:18 p.m. June 18, 2008
I'll Bet and James,
Just got back from that area and believe it or not everyone there is working to protect lives, homes, buildings, animals and everything. Every group, including the LDS, are working together without complaining.
So instead of casting stones, why don't you two get off your collective back sides and help. It's easy to be an armchair coach, but if you are so right you your judgments, get out there and help for a while.
Just got back from that area and believe it or not everyone there is working to protect lives, homes, buildings, animals and everything. Every group, including the LDS, are working together without complaining.
So instead of casting stones, why don't you two get off your collective back sides and help. It's easy to be an armchair coach, but if you are so right you your judgments, get out there and help for a while.
Judy | 4:43 p.m. June 18, 2008
It is entirely appropriate for a newspaper that serves members of the LDS
community to report on the fate of an important landmark during a national
disaster. It is possible to care about landmarks as well as about people. If
there were a major disaster in my hometown (DC), people would want to know what
happened to the White House, Capitol and monuments as well as to the people who
live here. During Katrina, people wanted to know about the French Quarter, as
well as the victims in the 8th Ward. BTW-I am not an LDS member. I read Deseret
News regularly because I spend a lot of time in Utah, have a son in school there
and want to understand the community better. It seems like there are an awful
lot of criticism of almost everything LDS, a lot of it about things that are
common to many more "mainstream" ethnic and religious communities.
RL | 4:51 p.m. June 18, 2008
I just have to laugh at the anti-LDS comments on here... did you actually read
the article, or just look at the title? If you weren't so busy hating,
you'd see things for what they really are. The building isn't owned
by the LDS church, but LDS members were among those who helped save it. Yah,
that has "LDS are loved more than you" written all over it... even
with all your hate, God loves you just as much! ;)
Fact Check | 4:54 p.m. June 18, 2008
According to the article (I read it!), the Nauvoo House belongs to the
"Community of Christ" church (formerly known as the REORGANIZED ...),
and has since 1909.
Which prompts two obvious questions:
1) What are those Mormons doing, saving somebody else's property?
2) Who does God REALLY love the most?
(nudge-nudge, wink-wink)
Which prompts two obvious questions:
1) What are those Mormons doing, saving somebody else's property?
2) Who does God REALLY love the most?
(nudge-nudge, wink-wink)
Gulfport Illinois | 6:24 p.m. June 18, 2008
I live in Gulfport, Illinois. The LDS people helped save a historic building
they don't even own, then moved on to help in Dallas City, Niota,
Keokeuk,Gulfport, Oquawka to name a few. Thank you one and all. My house is
underwater but they tried. Please don't speak on something you know
nothing about. They sandbagged, help move people out and lifed people who just
wanted to cry. THANK YOU
Anonymous | 6:43 p.m. June 18, 2008
OK so I take it that LDS are the only ones volunteering or there effort is so
outstanding that it overshadows anyone or any group not LDS???
Gulfport Illinois | 7:25 p.m. June 18, 2008
Many people from the communities came. Interesting enough the bus loads of
catholic, baptist,methodiths,prebysterans didn't come, just a few good
members from the local churches. In 1993 flood the mormon church sent two semi
trucks loads with needed supplies to every community, I didn't see any of
the other churches sending anything. I may not agree with their religion but
they help instead of running their mouths.
SD reader | 7:31 p.m. June 18, 2008
I am LDS, and will soon be moving to Utah. I read the "News"
regularly. Unfortunate that so many simple things, unworthy of
"Comment", generate irrational "Comments", and are almost
always "them" against "us". In the past I have determined
to avoid reading "Comments" because of this very reason - utter
nonsense. There is a lot of bitterness up there, evidenced by pigmy-minded
letters. I suppose that bitterness wells up within "them" who
can't afford to leave the area. I can't imagine why they would stick
around, when they think it smells so awful. Job holding you there? Get a
reality check.
May | 7:44 p.m. June 18, 2008
It's to bad we all can't get along togeather, Love one another. And be
ready to help anyone. And oh remember, remember that GOD loves us all. But maybe
he is pleased a little more with all who are willing to help a neighbor. I hope
everyone know's what the 1st commandment is. If not it might be a good idea
to look it up. That is of course if you have a Bible in the house. It might be a
good idea to dust it off and take a look. Have a wonderful day
Ken | 8:07 p.m. June 18, 2008
Mary are you implying that the LDS may not have a bible in the house. If this
what you are infering to well I have some news for you sister, We are everybit
and thensome what the 'historical' Christians claim to be and yes
there is a bible in the house, thank you!
DL | 8:12 p.m. June 18, 2008
I rarely read comments, but couldn't help myself. It is interesting how
much "excitement" the LDS Church can create.......just helping. One
thing you have to agree on is that the LDS church members are always there in
any disaster.....humaitarian aid is taken everywhere around the world. Just a
funny note....when the OKC bombing occurred there was a write up in the paper
that said the top two organizations that helped were the Mormons and the LDS
church.....God truly does love us ALL and I bet he is chuckling a bit about how
silly we are. Many thanks to all of you selfless volunteers out helping
everyone regardless if they like you or not. :)
Samantha | 8:27 p.m. June 18, 2008
OH HEAVENS! Thank goodness for all the volunteers of all denominations
sandbagging the Missisippi everywhere levee's are in danger of breaking!
PERIOD!
May | 10:15 p.m. June 18, 2008
I don't know who Mary is, It might help if you learned how to read. I did
not imply that I was LDS. Read it again Ken. Love thy neighbor is what I am
trying to say. Now who is my Neighbor? Well to
my understanding everyone is my neighbor. Have a beautiful day Ken, And get out there and help someone.
my understanding everyone is my neighbor. Have a beautiful day Ken, And get out there and help someone.
Anonymous | 10:56 p.m. June 18, 2008
I bet a kindergarden class gets along better than the people here in this blog.
Reading these comments I just remember Confucio when he said that you should
have deaf ears to useless words. I do think that when people stop paying
attention to those who only like to stir up things and see negativism in every
thing, that day, this world will be a better place. In the meantime, I just came
back from Nauvoo, wonderful experience, an eye opener for my kids due to the
hard time people is living there. And everybody is helping everybody everywhere.
I would recommend people to start stocking on corn. Those corn fields were
completely flooded everywhere you see.
KC | 6:54 a.m. June 19, 2008
Thanks to the many volunteers who have helped and are still helping those in the
area of the flooding. BTW the first commandment is to love the Lord thy God and
the second is like unto it...to love thy neighbor. God Bless!
Jen Taylor | 1:33 p.m. June 19, 2008
I'm in Alberta, Canada but sad to learn via media about the crisis flood
situation in the USA mid-west.
I'm also LDS and very well-pleased with all those relief efforts to help victims. Our (comparatively) little church is conspicuous because it does helps lots. Even though too far away to physically help, our humanitarian fund is something we love to contribute to.
Yes, God does love us all equally. Let's celebrate our commonalities - of which there are more than most people realise.
I'm also LDS and very well-pleased with all those relief efforts to help victims. Our (comparatively) little church is conspicuous because it does helps lots. Even though too far away to physically help, our humanitarian fund is something we love to contribute to.
Yes, God does love us all equally. Let's celebrate our commonalities - of which there are more than most people realise.
Carol McKee | 1:32 a.m. June 24, 2008
Does anyone know if the Dundy Cemetery in Nauvoo was flooded? It is located
about a block from Parley Street. My ancestors are buried there. If you know,
would you e-mail me at carolwm@netins.net Thank you.
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