- New York Times
The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — with an estimated 10,000 members in the West — split from the mainstream Mormon Church after church leaders in 1890 repudiated the polygamy prescribed by its founding prophet, Joseph Smith, and excommunicated members practicing plural marriage. The breakaway group continued to teach that a man must have three wives to reach heaven’s highest realms.
Associated Press
Meisner said welfare officials were looking for foster homes for the girls, most of whom have rarely been outside the insular world of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They were being housed for now at a civic center, she said.
BBC
Jeffs, head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, was jailed in November for 10 years for being an accomplice to rape.
He was convicted after he forced a 14-year-old girl to marry her cousin."
Reuters, India
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Texas authorities said on Friday that they were investigating a potential child-abuse case at a ranch operated by followers of a breakaway Mormon sect linked to jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs.
The Mormon Dilemma
Ted and Carrie Lindsey, active Mormons, discover that the film “The Godmakers” is being shown in their own hometown. To make matters worse, their good friend and neighbor, Jim Stamper, is an active member of the Christian Church where the film is to be shown.
The Lindsey's confront Jim as they try to deal with their frustration and anger over this display of attack against their faith. The confrontation ends in an evening of dialogue and discovery for both the Lindseys and Jim Stamper. The difference between Mormonism and orthodox Christianity is clearly, but lovingly, presented.
The next time a Mormon missionary, friend or loved one comes knocking on your door, show him this video.