Jana Riess: While the LDS Church has handled the Cody Temple controversy politely if resolutely, some individual members have not.
While the church has handled the Cody Temple controversy politely if resolutely, some individual members have not.By Jana Riess | Religion News ServiceWhat is it about zoning conflicts that brings out the worst in people — perhaps especially people of faith?announced
Locals have repeated many times in the news media that it’s not the fact of the temple to which they are objecting. They’re fine with Latter-day Saints building a temple in their town. They are questioning only the location, specifically why this one religious group is getting an exemption to build in a neighborhood that is zoned for residential use only.The church has filed two recent petitions with the city to enable it to move forward with its plans.
Another defaced sign depicted blood dripping from the words of the sign, as though challenging the location of a temple implies that retributive violence could occur. He believes it is no different than if someone was trying to argue against Black children being allowed to attend school in their area or members of other religions from being allowed to live somewhere.
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