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Powder scares at 2 LDS temples, Catholic plant

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deseretnews.com moderator | 10:16 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
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Artes Liberalis | 10:20 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
Great. The hate coming from the no on 8 people have brought the unstable out of the closet. Nonetheless, this is a hate crime or ethnoviolence, targeting one religious group. It is clear that the LDS church was a target.

If the current hate crimes, vandalism and mail crimes were reversed there would be screams of bigotry and hate crimes.
Czabe | 10:24 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
Would anyone really mind if CA fell into the ocean?
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Too much... | 10:25 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
This is not terrorism, because it is not directed towards the government. (I think that is the distinction, but I am not sure.)

It is, however, a hate crime.
Since the mail is being used to deliver the envelopes, it is a federal offense.

The person (or persons) doing this no more represents the majority of gay rights supporters than a bad Mormon represents all Mormons.

Anonymous | 10:26 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
This is why we all need the Quest for Perfection. Everyone - lets try to be a little better each day.
Patience please! | 10:27 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
Let the FBI look at what it is and make an assessment. Remember what they say about trying to "Assume" anything! Break it down.
DanOLGB | 10:28 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
So, I think it should be made clear that despite what you've been told. There is no gay headquarters, there is no association of which all gay people belong to. There is no organized plot to assault or harm any Mormon person or interest. If these are being carried out by any member of the GLBT community, they act on their own and without any sanctioning by anyone other than themselves.
Too "Robert Oh " | 10:29 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
Too "Robert Oh | 6:30 p.m.", who says this doesn't pass his "Smell Test" (because he thinks all mail is opened at church headquarters)...

How does your "smell test" explain the same letter with the same content going to the LA Temple and a Catholic church all the same day? Still think it's just some made up story by someone in the SLC Temple or Utah media?
FRANIE | 10:36 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
RE: DEBBIE, Nothing has just began, this has been going on since the beginning of the formation of the LDS church. Why don't You go read church history? There is nothing new here going on that didn't happen in Joseph Smith's and B.Young's time... You maketh NO SENSE!

The authorities will investigate these hate crimes and hopefully, as well learn the truth of the matter and find and arrest the perpetrators.
Cats | 11:15 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
To Anonymous 10:11: I guess we did get just what we deserved. I guess trying to live righteous lives, sending out humanitarian help around the world, standing up for truth, giving countless hours of service, helping people who are victims of hurricanes and other disasters and serving God's children everywhere is a good reason for us to receive all kinds of persecution. I can see that you're right about that.
deseretnews.com moderator | 11:47 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008
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anon | 9:53 a.m. Nov. 16, 2008
this is why we need to all try to be better each day. follow the words of the prophet. love one another. pray for our enemies. and strive to better people each day
tt | 8:20 a.m. Nov. 19, 2008
Yes, this should be charged as a terrorist act.

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Firefighters enter Temple Square in Salt Lake Thursday. Two temples and a Catholic fraternity received envelopes containing powder.

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