This week on A Mormon Newscast, we begin with the heartbreaking flash flood tragedy in Wayne County, Utah, where five members of one family lost their lives in one of the state’s deadliest natural disasters in recent memory. We also clear up confusion that spread through early media reports regarding the family’s relationships and discuss why these tragic events serve as a sobering reminder of the dangers of Utah’s flash flood season. Then we dive into another week of Mormon news and controversy. We examine the Church’s celebration of fashion designer Pono, bring you the latest temple developments, discuss Jana Riess’ newest article about Jesus and what it says about modern Mormonism, and cover the backlash surrounding Pawley’s Christian church comments. We also report on Mormon manslaughter charges, an alleged child sexual abuse offender getting married, and why the upcoming publication of William Clayton’s journals has thrust polygamy deniers back into the spotlight. Finally, we look at a proposal that could transfer ownership of Martin’s Cove from the federal government to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, raising interesting questions about stewardship, history, and one of Mormonism’s most sacred pioneer sites. Join us live as we unpack the week’s biggest stories, add historical context, and explore what they mean for members, former members, and anyone interested in Mormonism. Leave your thoughts in the comments. Which story do you think has the biggest long-term implications?
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In Pennsylvania, where I now live, “pie” and beer is very common. Pizza pie, and yes they just call it pie; there is actually a restaurant called “Pints and Pies”. Anyone wanting to celebrate the bastardization (just laugh with me) of the holiday should eat pizza with their beer.
Another take on Pioneer Day, that I try to do with my family, is to talk about our Pioneer heritage and what it means to sacrifice i order to do what we believe to be right. This is something that many Mormons (Ex or otherwise…as active members are the real Ex-Mormons thanks to Russell’s edict) can get on board with, I should think. Many of us “hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands” for what we believe to be true. Our pioneer ancestors did the same.
If anyone should own Pioneer Day, it should be the post-Mormon (Real Mormon?) crowd. Celebrated with (pizza) pie and beer, or (as I tend to do) funeral potatoes and ham…and beer…and a moral history lesson.