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phillip elliott wrote on Nov 7, 2009 12:25 AM:

" I never had no problems with the mormons. However i work hard treat everyone the best i can ,love my wife and kids like crazy, and like my beer on my days off. I am not saying it bothers me but no catholic ever gave me a hard time about drinking beer. I wish everyone can grow up some day. Live your life like my pa said" look down your own hood" "




Enough Already wrote on Nov 6, 2009 3:14 PM:

" I am not concerned about what a religion is doing or what they are building. I am tired of reading about it. There has to be something else going on in the Gila valley.

Editorials, front page articles, interest features, opinion letters-it is overkill.

Build it and enjoy it! I don't want to read about it! "




Let It Go wrote on Nov 6, 2009 2:09 PM:

" Come on peoples let it go. Leave the LDS community alone. What great horrible thing have they done for all this criticism to be piled on them. Thier angel is beautiful, the temple is beautiful. Is beautiful a wrong thing to be nowadays? There might be some bad apples in the bunch, but I'm 100 percent sure that we would find bad apples in any other religious group we would come in contact with. Where is the "peace on earth, good will to men" that will be represented (supposedly) in the coming holidays. Let's implement it all year. "




grow up wrote on Nov 6, 2009 10:11 AM:

" Can you all just grow up! The thing that makes this country unique is that we have freedom of religion! so let people worship the way they want and you worship the way you want! I have never seen people bicker about the simplest things. We all have our own beliefs and views on religion! Leave it at that!!!! "




and lastly wrote on Nov 6, 2009 5:41 AM:

" i bet i cant leave my opinion, without somebody,putting me down or pittying me or finding something for them to put their sense in. you god loving people. "




heretheygoagain wrote on Nov 6, 2009 5:29 AM:

" this is the funniest town i have ever been in-everyone putting down the other, doing the same thing they are preaching-he he! the "act" was no more than disrespect in my opinion, toward a congragation of believers of a religion.and that religion happends to be ,or had been popular because this is where they settled at one time, gained power, and made other settlers unhappy. i would like to see any proof of by any religion of a god that is in control of anything and ill be a church goer. my spirituality tells me that we are - "




RyGuy wrote on Nov 5, 2009 7:25 PM:

" Thats a heck of a shot! "




dude wrote on Nov 5, 2009 11:48 AM:

" this is stinking funny
All you people crack me up
I love eacourier.com
anytime I need a laugh you guys never fail
what do you thnk people in the big city bicker about? "




Tired of hearing it... wrote on Nov 4, 2009 12:04 PM:

" all of you are just self centered, If some punk was to take shot at the cross on top of St. Rosa Lima, or shot out windows on the Potters house on main then there would be holy uproar. Just because somebody spoke out againt taking shots (gun shots) on a symbol of another church does not mean that we as humans in this "Land of the Free" can not feel just a little sypathotic towards a community church. Remember we are "One nation under God." (not gods) "




bwanaisignorant wrote on Oct 30, 2009 11:22 AM:

" Robin Wright is absolutely right "




to Jacks wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:47 PM:

" you, my friend, are no comedian. way to butcher that joke. "




Robert Wright wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:30 PM:

" I've read all of the comments made here...funny how one person can right an opinion of how they think or feel and it receive such a large reaction...some fill with hatred....some with ridicule....all of it with a lot of energy that the people living in this community could better spend trying to put together something productive for the youth of the community...What do kids have in this valley occupy their time besides looking for ways to get in trouble?? Instead of being at each others throats try to do something for the kids... "




LegalWise wrote on Oct 28, 2009 11:44 AM:

" I am sure the write of this story was using a euphemism when they said the term "potshots". The way I read the sentence it is to mean that people are making fun of or sayinhg derogatory things about the Angel Moroni placed on the temple. I really don't read the sentence to mean that the angel was actually shot at with a gun or anything like that. Just a thought...go back and re-read the letter. "




well maybe wrote on Oct 26, 2009 12:28 PM:

" well if they havent shot at it yet you just made it a target. dont worry we can pay for the damages. and one more thing people who hate have little control of themselves so dont hate them back love them that might give them an idea "




to young catholic wrote on Oct 26, 2009 12:23 PM:

" you letter should not have been written either "




Jacks wrote on Oct 23, 2009 1:09 PM:

" Why do you aways take two Mormons fishing? Because they wont drink your beer. If you take one Mormon fishing he will drink all your beer. :) "




Young Catholic wrote on Oct 22, 2009 10:37 PM:

" I hope all of you are kids and not adults because I can't believe the way you are talking to each other. This letter should not have been writtenif you "heard something happened."
I think Ms. Clark new the reactions she would get out of this. As a Catholic I apologize if it did happen but this letter is nonsense to me.
We should all respect each other and each others beliefs. It's sad to say but I'm a kid trying to tell a bunch of adults to please stop this hatred and come together.. for God. "




Been gone 20 years wrote on Oct 22, 2009 12:29 AM:

" I feel sick about the city I came from now. I seems some of you feel a hatred so deep for other religions and people. I have been to all kinds of churches, Not one of them has such harsh words spoken inside of the walls of Christianity. I wonder if all of you who speak so freely and harshly outside the walls act that way inside-or even if you go inside. I ask you all to please back up and believe in Jesus Christ and know that he would never talk such evil talk. Evenwhenhehurtsoooooomuch. "He"surelydoesnotapproveofanyofthis bloodyhellforsakenhatred ofmankind. "




Been gone 20 years wrote on Oct 22, 2009 12:20 AM:

" When I moved from Safford I did not realize what a fairytale life I lived in. The world out here now seems full of mean, hurtful people. I an constantly asked by my family to move back and sometimes think this would be a great idea for my family. Then I found this web site and I cannot believe the hatred and bitterness of the people that live in the city I was so blessed with growing up in. Really, all of you should be very ashamed. Step back and think about what you are doing to each other. "




k wrote on Oct 21, 2009 12:43 PM:

" the story is not true it's just a rumor. the statue has not been "shot" at. "




Allen wrote on Oct 20, 2009 6:34 PM:

" Cheech, the courier says to keep comments pertinent to the story being discussed. This posting was about a lady who thought someone was taking potshots to the new mormon temple. And you are talking about beans?? I think some people have to much time on their hands. "




Cheech wrote on Oct 20, 2009 10:44 AM:

" Catholics fighting over beans? That's funny. Someone ripped off my homemade tortillas! "




Peggy Davis wrote on Oct 20, 2009 7:45 AM:

" I pray for all of us as I read so much hatred toward neighbors, religons and buildings. Why does the LDS religon or the Temple scare or threaten you enough, that you feel the need to spend even one second of your time hating it? We only give time to things that matter to us in one way or another... "




Norm wrote on Oct 19, 2009 10:04 PM:

" If I had a beef agin the LDS, I would have never moved here, nigh on 12years back . . . and, no, I ain't a mamber of that belief . . . but, I has to admit, I ain' read any News of this event . . . "




TEMPLE wrote on Oct 19, 2009 8:20 PM:

" Does anyone know when the public walk thru will be? And for how many days will it be? "




Keith C. wrote on Oct 18, 2009 4:06 AM:

" If it's true, I am truly saddened. I'm not Mormon, but I can understand the pain, as this is a temple, a holy place no matter the religion. I think it is a beautiful building and can not for the life of me understand why anyone could do such a thing. I have Mormon friends and they have only treated me with kindness and offered help when my wife and I were hurting. "




So Becky Clark wrote on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 AM:

" is just as good at spreading rumors as any of the writers in this comment section. "




Wheres The Proof wrote on Oct 17, 2009 8:19 AM:

" Didn't say it was a NEWS story . . . read it again. The Courier accepted a letter to the editor without checking out the facts. That's why you have to add your name and call back number on letters to the editor. Obviously they don't follow up unless they have to cover their hind end. "




Victory Fellowship wrote on Oct 16, 2009 9:57 PM:

" I do not think Catholics are angry because they did not get the booth at the fair. I do however see that there are 232 blogs about the new LDS temple. And now I just saw above that now Mormons are being paranoid about their "angel" . "




Hey CATHOLIC wrote on Oct 16, 2009 4:17 PM:

" Go read the blogs about the county fair. The article had nothing to do with bean burros but someone began to call the Victory Fellowship greedy and going on about how the Catholics had had that booth for 20 years.
It is all rediculous chatter from people with way to much time on their hands. "




Catholic wrote on Oct 16, 2009 2:41 PM:

" What the heck are you talking about? Catholics going after bean burros for the Victory Fellowship. Christans and Catholics have much more to do then talk about their "angel" on the new temple. "




to THE wrote on Oct 16, 2009 1:34 PM:

" You know your comment about the SHS bulldog and THS eagle has about as much fact, truth you name it as most of these comments in these blogs about the various religions.
First it was go after the Mormons, now it is the Catholics going after the Victory Fellowship over bean burros. Some of you people have been laid off from your job way to long, go out and volunteer. Help some one do something constructive. "




author should check wrote on Oct 16, 2009 1:29 PM:

" Ms. Clark should have checked her facts before writing a letter that would stir up such hatred and mis information. Local LDS church leaders say this shooting action did not happen. "




the wrote on Oct 16, 2009 9:18 AM:

" I Heard that the Safford Bulldog has a thing for the Thatcher Eagle.... "




DMS wrote on Oct 16, 2009 9:03 AM:

" All that happened was church officials turned the lights off until the dedication of the temple. We all know how rumors get started and escalate. That is the simple answer! "




Mattt wrote on Oct 16, 2009 12:01 AM:

" I'm an LDS member myself.. and i have respect for all other christian religions. The lord is the center of our church. Temples are very sacred to us, and it disgusts me to see other religions tear mine down for differences. The first commandment says Love thy God.. and the second: love thy naighbor as thy self. keep that in mind. "




Dennis wrote on Oct 15, 2009 7:29 PM:

" Interesting, Isn't what all the comments, even the this letter represents one thing about us all...born with a sin nature? The Jesus of the Bible died for ours, rose again, conquered death giving us the opportunity to believe and live a life in this fallen world with security and hope to be in heaven. A choice we all make. Fact is what we believe and how we live our lives speaks volumes. Praying what you believe is without a doubt. "




bwana wrote on Oct 15, 2009 7:02 PM:

" You know...
If someone were to sling a .30-06 over Moroni's shoulder, that might put an end to it....
Not to mention how appropriately that imagery would represent the LDS. "




DID NOT HAPPEN wrote on Oct 15, 2009 5:40 PM:

" This story DID NOT HAPPEN> No one has shot at the angle on the Temple. It is another wild story going around our little valley because that is what we do best. Now everyone please go back to sleep. "




Puck wrote on Oct 15, 2009 4:18 PM:

" A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world; everyone you meet is your mirror. ~Ken Keyes, Jr. "




To wheres the proof wrote on Oct 15, 2009 1:17 PM:

" This isn't a NEWS story the Courier wrote to fill their pages, its a letter to the editor that anyone can write. But you are right in asking where this woman got her information, I mean anybody can say they HEARD something from someone, but that doesn't make it true, this lady sounds like a gossiper to me, I wouldn't want to be her next door neighbor. "




Wheres The Proof wrote on Oct 15, 2009 11:28 AM:

" She "heard . . . that someone was taking potshots".

Who, What, Why, When, Where? Is this just rumor again and something else for the Courier to accept to fill their pages,
more dribble, or is this fact? If it's fact, answer the above questions, or don't print it.

I "heard" that there are some pretty ignorant people living in the Gila Valley. Is that true also? "




Idiots wrote on Oct 15, 2009 6:40 AM:

" It was probably just some idiot with a gun and too much to drink. Why do things in this country always have to lead to someone crying "victim". You see it everyday now, cries of racism, sexism, religious discrimination, etc. At some point you just have to say that sometimes things happen and it probably is not a conspiracy of epic proportions. Sometimes people are just being jerks. "




Experience the World. wrote on Oct 15, 2009 2:05 AM:

" Uh,
I read this and I'm mad.
Living here in the valley; the reason the quality of life is so bad is because of certain groups, delibrately hating other groups that don't believe like them.
I mean look at the place; every where you go or visit it's hate, hate, hate.
Can you imagine? What would Jesus say? They don't care; it's about Joe what's his name.
I'm shopping at Walmart; you hate me, because I don't believe in Joe what's his name. "




Real Person wrote on Oct 15, 2009 1:44 AM:

" Uh, this is not right..
Everywhere you go in this valley. It's church this, church that..
For someone to whine about they don't get every little thing they want is wrong.
Look at the rest of us that suffer because, of the church?
Jobs go to the insiders.
Oh, no nepostism doesn't exist.
Boo-hoo the church has no power in town?
What?
Control this, control that, ect.
And your feel your rights are voilated?
Funny.... "




AZ wrote on Oct 15, 2009 12:06 AM:

" Should it matter what its compared to? No. What matters is that SOMEONE is vandalizing property that is not theirs. "




WA observer wrote on Oct 14, 2009 10:27 PM:

" WWJD. He wouldn't shoot a church building. He wouldn't cut down another religion. He would'nt compare one faith's sacred beliefs to cartoons. Please rethink your hatred WWJD? "




In the know wrote on Oct 14, 2009 9:17 PM:

" This didn't happen, there was no damage to the temple. "




Some Things Aint Funny wrote on Oct 14, 2009 7:21 PM:

" What have we got now, reverse "Avenging Angels"? "




Mcgee wrote on Oct 14, 2009 6:06 PM:

" As an LDS member this nutbar sickens me. How dare you compare a small complication to churches being burn down, people being killed, fire hoses turned on them, this is hardly religious persecution. We as Mormons would do well to stop crying about being persecuted and spend more time being examples and caring members of the community rather than members of a ward or stake. "




Jason wrote on Oct 14, 2009 5:49 PM:

" So therefore TJ and So what if I go along the highway and shoot a bunch of candles and the picture of mary that means nothing to you. Or does that mean if I spit on the wailing wall in Jerusalem thats no big deal. If I step on a Koran thats no big deal. If I rub the Buddahs belly in their temple its no big deal. Well to you it may not be. But the first ammendment applies to all wether you agree or not. Everyone finds something sacred while others seen plainess and simplicity. "




Rob wrote on Oct 14, 2009 5:22 PM:

" If someone dont take out old Mahoni with a 50 cal or something then my Jesus will. Remember what he did to the temple in the Bible "




What the heck wrote on Oct 14, 2009 4:18 PM:

" People shoot at everything!

How does this equate to religious persecution?

Call the Feds out to investigate your claims of hate crimes directed at this new construction.

Call Harry Reid since he is one of your own, and have him call for a Congressional investigation. "




RGF Gene Fowler wrote on Oct 14, 2009 3:06 PM:

" We do not have any mean-spirited churches in our area that would vandalize another church. That does not mean that there might be individuals who would break the law, and worse yet, show that kind of disrespect for a church. The New Testament tells many instances where mean-spirited people persecuted Jesus Christ and His disciples physically and by spreading lies about who He was and what He taught. Today, we still have some who would work to tear down something good rather than working to build up something good of their own choice. "




So What wrote on Oct 14, 2009 3:05 PM:

" Bettie.....you must be Mormon, therefore I'm not surprised you would call people idiots, RUDE! "




hybridgod wrote on Oct 14, 2009 2:44 PM:

" I didn't think that was an angel atop the building. Looks more like a regular golden bugle boy. And here I thought angels had menacing looking wings! ! And sometimes some horns and a tail! LOL! "




Idiots wrote on Oct 14, 2009 2:42 PM:

" Why does everyone care so much about a group of people building a church/temple/whatever...live and let live. So much hate these days!! If everyone would stop pointing the finger at someone else and look inside, they might find a thing or two to fix about themselves. I don't even buy into organized religion as a whole, be it Mormonism or otherwise but I still think this whole 'bashing of religion' just shows a persons shallow intellect. Find something better to do with your time than to cut down others. "




Jessica wrote on Oct 14, 2009 2:36 PM:

" TJ., who put you in the judgement seat to call the shots?? You're pretty full of obvious hatred, not exactly a Christian way to be......it's all about vandalism anyway. No matter where it was done, it's vandalism just the same. "




bwana wrote on Oct 14, 2009 2:24 PM:

" TJ...
Will you please listen to yourself???
Isn't what you described just a bunch of escapist hokum???
Meet the lord in the sky??? Are you insane? You people who actually believe that must have a sign at your church that says "Check your brain at the door"!

TJ, your religious mythology is no better than the Mormon mythology.

Finally, the angel is a beautiful work of art and it's a shame that people can't admire it as that and leave it alone. "




Fact wrote on Oct 14, 2009 2:12 PM:

" TJ we are all Gods people, I think alot of people will be suprised when that day comes. I just wondered who gave you all the answers as to what will happen. You do not know and I do not know but I do know we are all gods children as stated in the scriptures time and time again.
"So What" anyone that would defend, condone, or make excuses for shooting at this churches angle or at any other church period is alittle short in the brain area. Our society is screwed up because of yoyos like you. GrowUP!! "




AKA Dora wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:16 PM:

" I don't think the blame for this action is correctly placed on another religious group. Creating a wedge between the churches was likely the motive. "




Bettie wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:03 PM:

" "So What"...you're an idiot. "




TJ wrote on Oct 14, 2009 10:31 AM:

" The Bible and the church were around way before this mormon religion was made up and the mormons will say it is them that the Bible is talking about when it talks about the persecuted church. When the rapture comes and Jesus calls his people to meet him in the sky just like it says in 1st Thessalonians 4:16 the mormons can have their temples and their year supply of food, because Gods people will be gone. "




So What wrote on Oct 14, 2009 9:56 AM:

" Probley some kid with a bb gun using it for target practice, how does that compare with the burning of churches? This is just a statue of some fictional character like Mickey mouse or Donald duck. "