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world3 hours ago•7 min saved

From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe

Sean Donnelly reflects on four decades of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe, tracing a journey from about 200 members in Harare to roughly 50,000 followers across six stakes, as the Harare Zimbabwe Temple opens for a temple dedication. The period includes a high-profile temple open house, interfaith and government engagement (including Zimbabwe’s president), and ongoing African church expansion with multiple missions, underscoring a coordinated effort that began with early mentors who baptized Donnelly in 1983 and continues to shape the Church's presence across the region.

via Church News|

#harare #lds-church #religious-freedom

culture4 days ago•4 min saved

Temple Meltdown: Taiwan’s Shrines Embrace Underground Dance

In Tainan, Taiwan, temples host Temple Meltdown–style underground dance events that fuse religious spaces with bass-heavy music, reflecting a broader shift in public attitudes toward nightlife and sacred sites as civic, everyday spaces after decades of martial law and social conservatism.

via The Guardian|

#cultural-change #culture #nightlife

religion1 month ago•1 min saved

Puerto Montt to Welcome Its First Temple

The First Presidency announced that the Puerto Montt Chile Temple will be built on a 5.8-acre site at Avenida Chamiza Lote 2 2015 in Pelluco, Puerto Montt, as a single-story, roughly 18,500-square-foot temple—the region’s first. Chile is home to about 613,000 Latter-day Saints in around 575 congregations; three temples currently operate there, with Santiago West under construction (began in 2024) and Puerto Montt and Viña del Mar announced. Temples are sacred houses of the Lord focused on covenants, marriages, and proxy ordinances, distinct from local meetinghouses.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#chile #lds-church #puerto-montt

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Maine's First LDS Temple Announced in Portland

A new temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built in Portland, Maine, marking the first in the state, with the announcement made during a Christmas devotional by Elder Allen D. Haynie, highlighting the significance of increased access to church ordinances.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#church-announcement #latter-day-saints #portland-maine

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

Oklahoma Dominates Temple in a Commanding Win

Oklahoma's football team dominated Temple with a 42-3 victory, showcasing strong defense, effective rushing, and strategic use of backup quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., while also addressing special teams performance and player discipline issues.

via Sports Illustrated|

#analysis #football #oklahoma

weather1 year ago•4 min saved

"Temple, TX Hit by EF-2 Tornado: Community Rallies Amid Major Damage"

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes, an EF2 and an EF1, struck the Temple, Texas area on Wednesday, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The EF2 tornado injured 30 people and damaged numerous structures, while the EF1 tornado caused major roof damage and affected transmission lines. No fatalities were reported.

via KXAN.com|

#damage #national-weather-service #temple

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Tornado Devastates Temple, TX: Homes Destroyed, Dozens Injured

Pignetti’s Italian Restaurant in downtown Temple, Texas, was destroyed by a powerful storm on May 22, causing the roof to collapse and extensive damage to the interior. Fortunately, no one was injured. The restaurant will be closed indefinitely, and the owner is seeking support through gift card purchases.

via KWTX|

#damage #local-news #pignettis-italian-restaurant

weather1 year ago•2 min saved

"Tornado Devastates Bell County: Homes, Buildings, and Mall Damaged"

A tornado caused severe damage in Bell County, Texas, particularly in Temple, prompting the city to issue an emergency declaration.

via KXAN.com|

#bell-county #damage #severe-weather

weather1 year ago•3 min saved

Tornado Devastates Temple, Texas: Emergency Declared, Power Outages Reported

A tornado struck Temple, Texas, causing damage to hundreds of homes and injuring about 30 people. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and will survey the damage. City officials declared an emergency and are working to clear debris, advising residents to stay off the roads.

via KXAN.com|

#emergency-declaration #storm-damage #temple

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Gambling Watchdog Flags Unusual Betting Activity in Temple and Loyola Men's Basketball Games"

U.S. Integrity is investigating unusual betting activity in the recent Temple vs. UAB and Loyola (Maryland) men's basketball games, prompting concerns about potential gambling violations. Both programs are under scrutiny, with Temple being monitored for a while. While flagged betting activity isn't conclusive evidence, previous instances involving U.S. Integrity have led to repercussions for those involved. The Loyola program promptly reported an individual's gambling violation to the NCAA, leading to their removal from the program. Additionally, Temple's recent coaching change adds another layer of complexity to the situation.

via CBS Sports|

#college-basketball #gambling-watchdog #loyola-maryland

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Temple-UAB Basketball Game Under Scrutiny for Unusual Betting Activity"

A gambling monitoring service flagged the Temple-UAB basketball game due to unusual wagering activity, with the point spread jumping considerably in the hours leading up to the game. UAB was initially a 2.5-point favorite but quickly became an 8-point favorite before the game, eventually winning 100-72. Temple stated it would review the reports in accordance with university and NCAA policies, while the AAC and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board are also looking into the matter.

via The Athletic|

#gambling #ncaa #point-spread

sports-gambling2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unusual Betting Activity Surrounds Temple Basketball Games: A Review of the Investigation"

A gambling watchdog service flagged unusual late line movement ahead of UAB's blowout win over Temple, prompting scrutiny from the AAC and Temple University. Temple's recent games have been under monitoring by the watchdog service, and the university has stated that it will review the reports in accordance with university and NCAA policies. This incident comes amidst ongoing betting investigations in college sports, including former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon's show-cause penalty and dropped charges against former Iowa State athletes.

via Yahoo Sports|

#line-movement #ncaa #sports-betting

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Gambling Integrity Company Flags Unusual Betting Activity in Temple vs. UAB Game"

UAB's significant victory over Temple in college basketball raised suspicions due to a major odds shift before the game, prompting gambling integrity company U.S. Integrity to notify casinos about the unusual betting activity. The company, employed by the American Athletic Conference, has been monitoring Temple games and flagged the massive odds shift before UAB's 100-72 win. This comes after Temple's failure to cover the spread in their last two games, leading to increased scrutiny on betting activity surrounding the team.

via New York Post |

#college-basketball #gambling-integrity #odds-shift

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Gambling Watchdog Flags Unusual Betting on Temple vs. UAB Basketball Game"

The men's basketball game between UAB and Temple raised concerns of "unusual wagering activity" flagged by gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity, with the betting line shifting significantly before tipoff. UAB went on to win 100-72, while Temple has lost back-to-back games and is being monitored by U.S. Integrity. The watchdog group provides monitoring and education services to college conferences and recently uncovered a gambling scandal involving Alabama baseball.

via Bleacher Report|

#basketball #gambling #sports

religionculture2 years ago•2 min saved

"ASI Report Confirms Pre-Existing Hindu Temple at Gyanvapi Mosque Site"

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has reportedly found that a 17th century mosque in Varanasi, India, was built after destroying a pre-existing Hindu temple, according to a lawyer representing Hindu petitioners. The ASI report, shared only with the petitioners, allegedly revealed remnants of Hindu statues in the mosque's basements and suggested that a large Hindu temple existed prior to the mosque's construction. The lawyer stated that the Hindu petitioners will approach the Supreme Court to demand that an area of the mosque be opened for Hindus, while advocates representing Muslim groups said they would respond after studying the survey report. This development comes after the recent inauguration of a grand temple to Lord Ram in Ayodhya, and amid ongoing tensions surrounding religious sites in India.

via Reuters India|

#hinduism #india #mosque