Category: Interactive Story
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Discussion with Bill Taba (A13)
Bill and I are sitting in my office, continuing to examine the evidence that we have acquired. He begins by reading out results from the lab, “Poor prints, all partial. Could be one person. Could be more. Salt Lake’s Labs Should know by morning” he says looking disappointed. I respond wearily, “I just want to know who…
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Zion (TL9)
Within a Mormon context, the term ‘Zion’ can have multiple interpretations. It may refer to people, those that are pure in heart, and radiate with the light of the gospel. Additionally, it is often referred to as a meeting place, a place of gathering, for members of the church. In its founding years, leaders of…
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Covenant (TL9)
Mormons understand covenants to be sacred promises and (or) agreements that they make with their Heavenly Father. In their eyes, God sets specific conditions, and promises them with blessings as long as they obey them. Conversely, when members of the church do not adhere to those criteria, the promise is void. They cannot receive blessings,…
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Interrupts Interview (A12)
Feeling disdain for someone that can so casually say that they ‘were’ believers, I walk into the interrogation room without hesitation. I begin by quoting the well known teaching of our church. “Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shall cleave unto her and none else. Doctrine and Covenants 42:22” I retort.…
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“We were” / Ex-Mormons (TL8)
Allen saying “we were”, is implying that they were once members of the church, but no longer are / were. Ex-Mormons are people who have disaffiliated themselves from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (LDS / Mormon church) for one reason or another. It may be due to particular teachings, religious beliefs, or…
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Wife Brenda (TL7)
Brenda is originally from California, and received a degree in Journalism. She is well educated, confident, strong minded, and has a determined character. Brenda isn’t swept up into the Lafferty family ideas or fundamentalist beliefs. She isn’t afraid to voice her opinion against the stronger male characters. Compared to other Lafferty family members, Allen, being…
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Finally, I go to the Lafferty Family Home (Af8)
When arriving at the Lafferty home, I am struck by not only its size, but also the huge lot of land that it is placed on. If this family’s status is as large as its house, it’s no wonder they are well renowned people. We approach the front door, and knock a couple times. No…
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Finally, I go to Ron’s House (Af9)
I’ve arrived at Ron’s house. It is an average size home for this community. As I walk in, there is a great feeling of silence that rests in this place. The closets and pantry are open, half empty. It seems that the family that has once lived here is long gone. A small layer of…
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I then decide to go to Ron’s House (Ac9)
I’ve arrived at Ron’s house. It is an average size home for this community. As I walk in, there is a great feeling of silence that rests in this place. The closets and pantry are open, half empty. It seems that the family that has once lived here is long gone. A small layer of…
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I then go to the Lafferty Family House (Ac8)
When arriving at the Lafferty home, I am struck by not only its size, but also the huge lot of land that it is placed on. If this family’s status is as large as its house, it’s no wonder they are well renowned people. We approach the front door, and knock a couple times. No…