Mormon Spotlight Continues as 'Book of Mormon' Play Opens in St. Louis
NEXT IN SERIES: Mormon missionaries in St. Louis reportedly were tripled to intercept audiences at a musical for mature audiences to be shown at The Fox Theatre for the next several weeks, starting Tuesday. Wildwood protests shared electronically.
The irreverent, satiric musical The Book of Mormon starts playing at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday. Because this production is about organized religion, and Mormon dogma in particular, Mormon Reformation supporters organized a protest regarding what they call "Latter Day Saints' covered-up history and dishonest claims" to coincide with the musical's splash. Read Sunday article from Eureka-Wildwood Patch for background regarding proposed inconsistencies: Will Wildwood Mormon Church Be Protested Today? A Patch reader then posted Sunday afternoon about participating in the protest by e-mailing questions to local Mormon church leaders. The posts stated: "The reply I received was belittling and degrading." The reply, as shared by the poster, …
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Fred W. Anson
9:43 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I believe that the Lord, God, created the universe. I believe that He sent His only Son to die for my sins. And I believe that ancient Jews built boats and sailed to America I am a Mormon, And a Mormon just believes. You cannot just believe part way, You have to believe in it all. My problem was doubting the Lord's will Instead of standing tall. I can't allow myself to have any doubt. It's time … more ›