Photograph by: Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Polygamy+court+case+shines+spotlight+Creston+divisions/1199308/story.html
CRESTON — The practice of polygamy sets neighbour against neighbour, parent against child, politician against politician and even some husbands against wives in this southeastern B.C. town.
It’s not that townsfolk here are polygamists. But Creston’s proximity to the fundamentalist Mormon community of Bountiful, where some men unabashedly have more than [...]
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Polygamy court case shines spotlight on Creston’s divisions
Posted in Canada on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This polygamy story has barely started
Posted in Canada on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=9d20913a-67e3-4329-8738-7a1d2a6f16d8&p=2
If nothing else, Attorney General Wally Oppal’s dogged pursuit of the Bountiful religious sect’s leaders has resulted in some of the oddest bail conditions ever imposed in B.C.
Winston Blackmore, leader of one faction in the commune, was released yesterday on condition that he stop getting married until the polygamy issue is sorted out.
He’s reputed to [...]
2 leaders of polygamist group arrested in Canada
Posted in Canada on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8DHElciOy_DHCfRLx9CyvuwnP1gD95IHKMO0
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Two top leaders of a polygamous community in western Canada have been arrested and charged with practicing polygamy, British Columbia’s attorney general said Wednesday.
Attorney General Wally Oppal said Winston Blackmore is charged with marrying 20 women, while James Oler is accused of marrying two women.
“This has been a very complex [...]
How Arizona’s Polygamist Raid Paved the Way to Texas
Posted in Texas FLDS on August 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Republic researcher Joanne Dawson contributed to this story to the Arizona Republic.
It’s hard to see your way in polygamist country, always has been. The nights are dark, and street lamps rare or absent altogether. The people prefer to be guided by God’s light, leaning on the moon and stars to show the way.
The first time [...]
Natalie Malonis – Atty for Warren Jeffs’ Daughter
Posted in Texas FLDS on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Donald Richter at TruthWillPrevail.com has some interesting information about Natalie Malonis and her mental state. It presents a side of the story that has not yet been told. After reading it, it leaves one wondering why on earth she is allowed to practice law – especially on behalf of a minor.
Flora Jessop’s “Help”
Posted in Texas FLDS on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As anyone who reads the newspapers or watches TV knows, Flora Jessop claims to “help” people “escape” from polygamy. Here is an account of one such instance of her “help.” It is a little different than the version she gave to the media…
Where’s CNN, Fox? “Polygamy case breaks down”
Posted in Texas FLDS on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The media loves the sensational but, should they be held accountable to participate in cleaning up messes that they help perpetuate? Here is what Don Surber has to say.
Interesting Blog
Posted in Texas FLDS on July 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
We have stumbled across an interesting blog written by a woman who describes herself as “female, in my early thirties, married, a homeschooling mother of two, and a Latter-day Saint.” Her latest post is a bit long but is well worth reading. In it she describes how her heart is divided because her church is [...]
Isn’t enough, enough?
Posted in Government, Texas FLDS on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There may be some issues inside the FLDS, and yes, apparently a very small portion have some real allegations, but haven’t they proven themselves time and time again that they are just a group of people trying to hold to some religious beleifs. I wonder if Senator Reid really will find anything, or if he [...]
The Difference Between The FLDS and The LDS….
Posted in Texas FLDS on July 1, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Ever wondered if there was…..this report states it pretty clearly. What do you think?
