The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Reviews

• AS

  Allary Spencer

  Sep 6, 2025
  5.0
  These congregations are some of the most friendly and welcoming people I have ever met! The messages that are shared always uplift me spiritually as well as the beautiful christ centered artworks throughout the building. Love this church!
• RM

  Ralog Mlonk

  Aug 12, 2025
  1.0
  Formal Complaint Regarding Violation of First Amendment Rights and Inappropriate Police Involvement I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regarding an incident involving a member of your church community calling the police on an individual who was peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights on a public sidewalk. This action is both inappropriate and potentially dangerous. In this country—the United States of America—we are granted constitutional rights that form the foundation of our freedom. Among the most sacred of those rights is the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and the right to peacefully assemble. The First Amendment ensures that Americans can express themselves freely in public spaces, including sidewalks, without fear of unlawful interference or retaliation. Calling the police on someone simply for expressing their views peacefully in public can lead to unjust consequences, including potential detainment, harassment, or even violence, especially in today’s climate. Such actions show a fundamental misunderstanding of the law and are an affront to the freedoms that every American is entitled to. Furthermore, your church publicly states that "Visitors are welcome". However, when someone is treated as a threat or nuisance for peacefully expressing their beliefs or engaging in constitutionally protected activities near your property, this message rings hollow. It reflects a contradiction between your stated values and your actual practices. If your church aims to be a place of welcome, compassion, and understanding, then its members must be educated about the Constitution and the rights it guarantees—not only as citizens, but as people of faith who are called to treat others with respect and dignity. The Bible itself teaches principles that support open dialogue, peaceful expression, and compassion: Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV): “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” James 1:19 (ESV): “Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” Romans 12:18 (NIV): “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Galatians 5:13 (NIV): “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” These verses reflect the values of listening, understanding, and protecting the rights of others. It is deeply troubling when a place of worship fails to uphold both legal principles and biblical values. I urge your leadership to: Educate your members and staff on the constitutional rights of all individuals, including the First Amendment. Discourage calling the police unless there is a clear, lawful reason to do so. Reevaluate the church’s public messaging about being “welcoming” to ensure it aligns with its actions. In closing, please remember that calling the police on someone who is exercising their legal rights can have serious consequences, both morally and legally. I hope you will take this matter seriously and act in a way that reflects both the law of the land and the teachings of Christ.
• JL

  Jacob Larson

  Jul 6, 2025
  5.0
  The true church
• AS

  Anthony Spackman

  Sep 7, 2020
  5.0
  Peace on earth