About the article: I would like to say that I am apalled and saddened by this. I hope the perpetrators are caught and punished.
I would also like to suggest that the members of these two congregations would find open, welcoming arms at just about any Christian Church in the area. All they would have to do is walk in the door Sunday morning. After all, MORMONS ARE CHRISTIANS - right?
I am thinking of what would happen if this happened with my church. I actually worship and fellowship at two churches - a very large one with enormous resources and a much smaller, grittier, street-level one.
Either one would be shocked and hurt by their buildings burning down. Either one would join in prayer and lift it up to God, waiting to see how He would use it for His glory.
Either one would joyfully resume services in the parking lot, the rodeo grounds, the high school gym, or scattered into smaller groups among other churches of believers. Anywhere two or more are gathered.
And they would be reaching out and praising God - not considering taking up arms. Amen
And they would not be latching onto the event to present themselves as being persecuted.
Well said, T.