Northwest Las Vegas neighbors say LDS temple would 'stick out like sore thumb'

Northwest Las Vegas neighbors say LDS temple would 'stick out like sore thumb'

[@MrRicklynch57]

I'm sure they would get excited about a football stadium.

[@Marvin.45]

If you build casinos then build the temple.

[@carsi7282]

If they want to build the temple beside the casinos that match the high restrictions and local ordanances, that is fine. This is an area that has restrictions. There should be no exemptions. They are abusing religious exemptions.

[@BrianTerrill]

People in Las Vegas are concerned about light pollution😅😅😅😅

[@blizzard2oo]

I get the subtle jab! BTW where will home-owners find a more beautiful green space than a superbly landscaped LDS temple and incredibly well maintained .

[@johnsimion2893]

Oh, hahahaha. Yes, we are concerned with light pollution. FYI, Las Vegas is a lot more than the Strip. We are 15 miles from the Strip. We have a quiet, dark neighborhood without any streetlights and no tall structures anywhere around - because that's the rule in this area. That's why we bought our houses here and that's why we object when they want to build a giant structure right in the middle with a million lights and a spire so high it has to have special FAA lights.

[@BrianTerrill]

@@johnsimion2893 I know, temple towers practically stick all the way up into outer space they are so big. By the way, are you one of those Karen neighborhoods that have rules about how many Christmas lights can go up?

[@johnsimion2893]

@@BrianTerrill The spire is 216' high and that's high enough to require FAA lighting. There are no other six-story structures for miles around. The rules are the rules, I didn't make them, but I follow them and so does everyone else around here. And those aren't HOA rules, those are county rules. Instead of childish personal attacks, why can't you explain why you shouldn't have to follow the county rules exactly the same as everybody else in the area?

[@ericaking4026]

Im not lds but if you could build a casino in a neighborhood then you could build a temple there too.

[@jeffs4483]

Casinos pay taxes. LDS doesn't. You were saying.

[@ericaking4026]

@@jeffs4483 not the point also casinos suck at least LDS Church is pretty and don't have drunks killing people on the streets.

[@jeffs4483]

@@ericaking4026 Casinos do more good for humanity than the LDS fake church. Need to educate yourself.

[@jeffs4483]

@@ericaking4026 The fact that they pay taxes means they do more good for humanity than the LDS.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

​@@jeffs4483Moron much? I see you worship at the foot of gov'ment. Leftists always do.

[@JS-pz8yp]

"Rural nature" not hardly

[@Erica-vd1gb]

But the community doesn't mind a high rise casino ripping your lives out does it?? Ah people are just screwed up

[@garys.2291]

Casinos pay taxes and provide jobs, so they actually do more good for humanity than the LDS.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

​@@garys.2291 Nevermind this guy. He is the definition of Leftist bigot.

[@Erica-vd1gb]

@@garys.2291 ah how many gambling addicts are walking the streets of Vegas a license to steal isn't economical plus they don't give a shit about the workers total false illusion

[@milesmoore8705]

​@@garys.2291 Are you serious, Casinos do more good that the LDS people in your community?

[@carsi7282]

There are no casinos in that area. All the building have a max height of 35'. If they want to build the temple, they just have to keep it below 35'. Then it's fine. Same rules for everyone.

[@nvmcrider8475]

Would they (those against) rather have a homeless shelter on the property?

[@garys.2291]

LDS only cares about money, not people.

[@trollovmetal2653]

That building sounds amazing.

[@RobertJohnson3344]

Sounds terrible.

[@philbrooks5979]

@beedle2081 I love the masonic symbols on their temples. So Christian.

[@bidensucks6792]

So basically it's a NIMBY situation.

[@Ryan-ds2wx]

All Karens and Darrens. Gotta be miserable living next to those a-holes.

[@jeffs4483]

@@Ryan-ds2wx Agreed. Living next to LDS is miserable.

[@tstahler5420]

Being Las Vegas, I hope they have armored bicycles. 😂

[@funfact8660]

Repent

[@kellybrandon1179]

The lds will bring bags of money for the city council

[@milesmoore8705]

Boy they are going to loose the ugly sage brush field with a beautiful Temple, oh the horror.

[@Exe.6000]

Bro said not a Taj Mahal 😂

[@BakoSooner]

Not in your backyard? People will complain about sun being too bright. I bet (pun intended) they wouldn't say a word if a new shiny casino goes up in that area.

[@ClarVad]

Just to clarify, this isn’t a church, it’s a temple. Do your research. There is a huge difference. To the person that said the church is a business, do your research. The prophet and his followers- do you know how much they are paid to serve? Zilch, nothing!! They serve the people out of love and devotion. The church does a lot for the world in times of trouble. Do your research!!!

[@BABALAGAJIGAPOO]

Yes, this is true. It’s a temple not a church. A temple is used to do the very deep secret Satanic rituals while the church is just to look pretty and get followers to pay their 10% in order to lead people away from true Christianity and then into a cult that believes that they are going to become God equal to the real God.

[@jeffs4483]

A temple to Satan.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

@@jeffs4483 Here's Jeff again, with another hare filled screed. He can post nothing else. Hate is all he knows.

[@ClarVad]

@@jeffs4483Oh kiss an a$$

[@jeffs4483]

@@LeopardAppaloosa755 Truth isn't Hate.

[@vegasmarc7252]

Bla bla bla so does the one on the east side of the valley but people there got used to it over time.

[@_Chicagosfinest]

If it was a Catholic Church or Baptist church it wouldn’t be an issue tho …

[@Illinois12]

The irony is that in 2019 the developer who later sold this lot to the Church had tried to develop homes on it, but his application was shut down by the same neighborhood group that is now opposed to this. Ultimately you have no right to control what someone else builds on property you don’t own, so if you’re going to try to block development, . . . be careful what you wish for.

[@Daniel-wk6yg]

How about they start paying taxes like the rest of us are forced to do?

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

If you want to start a campaign to change the laws so churches pay taxes, go right ahead. Until then, tell us all about the hundreds of millions you donate yearly to charities around the world. Must be a lot, Danny boy.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Just as soon as all the other religions do the same.

[@Daniel-wk6yg]

@@LeopardAppaloosa755 LDS donates 0.4% to charity, mostly for PR purposes. So Christian!

[@Daniel-wk6yg]

@@rebeccasorensen7925 Other religions actually help humanity. For instance, the churches around me that actually help those in need are Catholic.

[@Daniel-wk6yg]

@@rebeccasorensen7925 Checkmate.

[@blizzard2oo]

Take a drive over to the LDS temple area NE on Bonanza. Talk to some home-owners for their thoughts on being close to that temple. Good opportunity to hear from some who live in a temple neighborhood. Quick to judge? Great idea to talk to those in the NE.

[@Unitybrown12345]

That temple is only 127ft. This new temple will be 220ft. Doesn’t match the zoning of the neighborhood.

[@bethruggles1668]

I've always thought their temples are wqy over the top. No religion needs sooooo many huge temples, and all they're all over the world, mind U..! Out of the 7 deadly sins, pride is one. Their temples are closed to every other person's religion. I was raised Lutheran. I attended catholic and methodist churches with my neighbors growing up. EVERYONE was allowed in our churches. My nephew is LDS, I could NOT attend his wedding, in their temple. Had to stand outside! Which i believe, was Not right. It's like they're showing off to people how much money their churches have. I don't agree with huge temples, not one bit.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Beth, I can see why you are struggling. You don't know the difference between a Church and a Temple. Anyone can go in a Church. As for the Temple, only those who live a certain standard can enter a Temple. Your nephew chose to get married in the Temple and exclude people who don't meet that standard. He could have chosen to get married in a church or a park or a judge's chambers where everyone could enter. But he didn't. That was HIS choice. Bottom line - he didn't want people like you there.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

These are quite the JUDGEMENTS you are making. You don know their heart or intentions.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

​@@rebeccasorensen7925 Well it certainly wasn't the LDS Church that forced him to perform the marriage ceremony in the Temple. That was his choice. Many, including myself, chose to not get married in the Temple so our non-member family could be there. Then at a later date we were sealed in the Temple. Again, many people do it this way, so for the relative to get all bent because they couldn't attend the Temple wedding is just so much nonsense. The LDS Church had nothing to do with it. It was all the choice of the bride and groom.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Glad you don't get a say in it.

[@brianvandevanter367]

Brings property values up! I would rather that than a mosque

[@garys.2291]

These are mosques, essentially.

[@milesmoore8705]

@@garys.2291 Nope, the two are very different.

[@carsi7282]

@@milesmoore8705 No they are not.

[@jorjoperalta]

I'm not a mormon but that building would be a nicer sight to see amongst all the cookie cutter homes.

[@philbrooks5979]

A temple dedicated to Satan would be much worse.

[@Erica-vd1gb]

To tell you the truth the Mormons aren't the most likeable people when they take out govt hostage so all in all in all it's one bitch group bitching against the other Vegas survives by stealing money

[@user-bi4vn3bs3l]

I prefer when the bell tower is set up aside the main building. Today bells are ringing by computer's program and the tower is like a radio station. That service building has its tecnical stuff and wires, so it's being aside is much better for the whole temple.

[@ConfusedCrab-tp8gc]

Sounds like a “rich white folks” problem to me…… hilarious

[@BABALAGAJIGAPOO]

Wait what😂😂😂😂😂

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Racist much?

[@xrpuertorican4472]

How about on Carey and MLK? No? You know why.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Yeah, because there are very few members of the LDS Church in that area. The point is to construct a Temple close to where the members live, not 45 minutes away. 🤦‍♂️ It has nothing to do with your insinuated racism. Take it elsewhere.

[@randyg.7940]

H and Owen's 😂😂😂

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Is that where you choose to live??? Didn't think so, but you want others to make that choice. The reason for this location is the location for the members to have quick access and not drive 45 min to an hour each way after working all day. Can you possibly understand that?

[@xrpuertorican4472]

@rebeccasorensen7925 Choose? Well, aren't you and entitled pow. Go on in make believe land. And I'll give you a guess as to where I like you to go?

[@carsi7282]

Lone mountain has its own is spirituality. It has a reverence. Why would they need to block the natural beauty and with a man made self worship center that only certain people find beautiful. No. Build that large building where it is allowed. Respect the ordinances as they are. No one should be able to bribe to get what only they want because they think they are special. This is outside religious exemptions. Just because you are religious you do not deserve special treatment.

[@SuccessForever1234]

It’ll decrease the value of your homes!

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Try again. Lone Mountain property values will skyrocket just as the Sunrise Mountain values skyrocketed when that Temple was built in the 90's.

[@jasoneddie3921]

Temples have always increased home values in the past look it up

[@garys.2291]

It most certainly will. Most normal people want nothing to do with a freemasonic cult setting up shop in their neighborhoods.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Ignorance seems to be a strong point with you, Gary. Nice.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Wrong! Historically home prices skyrocket when an LDS Temple is built in a neighborhood. Get the facts!

[@jasoneddie3921]

This Temple will do only good for neighborhood

[@jeffs4483]

Good by what? Extorting 10% and spreading lies?

[@carsi7282]

As someone who lived in SLC. What happens is the wealthy mormons build very large mansions in the area. Then they start blocking off paths, installing gates, not allowing street parking, so other citizens and hikers can't climb Lone Mountain. They are very NIMBY once one of their temples is in an area.

[@hooligan2005]

I think all of the monopoly piece houses have a bigger impact on ruining the rural feel of the area

[@Illinois12]

Better than a casino a bar or section 8 housing. Catholic here I support 100% this temple. The crimes is the highest here in Vegas that I don't want a getho casino. Yes to Jesus!!

[@sst5688]

This is good for their neighborhood. It’ll attract respectful, friendly people. LDS people are some of the nicest around. They have great values and truly abide by the belief that god and the church will judge them for their behavior so they treat everyone with love. Just don’t let them convert you 😜

[@BABALAGAJIGAPOO]

You do understand why they are nice right, they believe if they are good enough in this life, they will get their own planet and become God equal to the one that created us😢

[@gigorahk4740]

​@@BABALAGAJIGAPOO Does the idea of eternal progression actually bother you? I'd consider the possibility that we can grow and become better throughout a literal infinite existence.

[@fashiondiva6972]

The church members aren’t moving in🙄The structure is being built in a restricted use location, where there are strict limits on construction, including height, lot size, distance from adjacent property and amount of outside lighting. Bring all the “good Mormons” you like; it’s the proposed temple that’s the problem. And as a practical matter, having an LDS temple next door, with or without the Godly congregants included, isn’t great for property values. In a tough market I’d have an even bigger problem with that (and yes, I do live here and have been in Vegas for over 20 years)

[@garys.2291]

They are only nice to the extent that they hope to convert others.

[@milesmoore8705]

@@fashiondiva6972 Where temples are built lds members move there. So yes they will move in.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

I'm pretty sure if it were a big eye sore casino, they would applaud it. Bet they won't complain when their property values skyrocket like all homes do when an LDS Temple is built around it. It is definitely affront to the religion. Believe me, your veiled attempt to say it is anything other than that is ridiculous.

[@aro3275]

Imagine believing in god but thinking there’s too much traffic to go pray to him.

[@90barns]

I hope it doesn't get built. Why would a neighborhood allow a cult near them?

[@DanA.-jo4sg]

Mammonites.

[@Grumpy556]

Lds will get what they want

[@garys.2291]

Of course. They don't respect others needs.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Let's hope so. All the gaudy casinos get what they want, other religions get what they want even homeowners who want to build an ugly home that doesn't "fit in" still get what they want. So why not!!!

[@sirjudge5055]

1:10 Sometimes you simply run across somewho who truly looks to fit their name!

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

There is no "rural nature of the community" left in that area. When they started allowing subdivisions to be built, the area lost whatever country feel it had. It originally was an area of small 3 to 5 acre mini ranches. Some of those were then allowed to be carved up into 1/3 - 1/2 acre plots. Then the subdivisions came in. The area has long ago lost its rural character. As for the property values, they will skyrocket if an LDS Temple is built just as did the Sunrise Mountain values when that Temple was constructed. The handful of whiners need to find another cause to gripe about. Their arguments are specious as is their nonsense about light pollution. These folks chose to live in the brightest city in North America. To claim to be worried about lights is disingenuous. 🤦‍♂️

[@anthonymartinez4307]

A giant _ildo goes with all the human statues.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Only a sex addict sees a building in those terms. Get help.

[@carsi7282]

No they will not. And it ruins the natural beauty and view of Lone Mountain. Soem peopel fidn nature to be their spiritual healing. Not buying salvation like American religions do.

[@jungsh00k11]

Wait... wasn't vegas founded by Mormons?

[@carsi7282]

No, there were Natives that lived here long before that.

[@angelobkoljenovic9528]

Come on you people this building is fruitful

[@RobertJohnson3344]

No it isn’t.

[@garys.2291]

Fruitful as in mass extortion?

[@SuccessForever1234]

Opportunity to gather more ppl for their cult

[@FuriousEevee93]

💯

[@BABALAGAJIGAPOO]

Exactly

[@jeffs4483]

@beedle2081 Doesn't aid anyone but themselves.

[@BrianTerrill]

Freedom of religion works for everyone. Even those your puny minds think are cults

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

@@jeffs4483 Your ignorance is beyond breathtaking. Typical nonsense. The LDS Church gives hundreds of millions of dollars a year to help people around the world. How many millions did you give, Jeff? Tell us. We'll wait.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION! SHANE, SHAME, SHAME ON THOSE WHO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST RELIGION.

[@carsi7282]

No it is not. Stop the pity party and whining. No one is stopping a religious building to be built. It just MUST respect and follow the rules everyone else does. They need to respect the wise elders who enacted those laws of a maximum height of 35'-0" and NO illuminating lights at night. The wise elders did it for everyone so EVERYONE could enjoy a unobstructed view of Lone Mountain, not for an entitled ultra wealthy group to bribe a few bribable elected officials to get what they want.This is bribery and elitism that its selfish meaneuvers iwill bring hate adn resentlment on it. It's brought in on itself. Just follow the rules. FYI Jesus Christ NEVER wanted to be idolterized OR have ANY wealth or possession associated with his teaching. I suggest you read a bible from Eritrea that is over 200 years old and in Latin. The version of the bible today is really basterdized

[@maricel0602]

Not a Mormon. But absolutely support them building this church. We need more churches, it brings family and community.

[@mikesabian7085]

The mormon platform is a business not a church.

[@michaelellringer5600]

But if you're not Mormon you're not allowed into their temples.

[@maricel0602]

@@mikesabian7085 at least the message they put out is positive. A lot better than what degenerate’s do.

[@philbrooks5979]

It's a money making cult pretending to be a church. Need to do better research.

[@garys.2291]

Someone doesn't know about this cult.

[@suzannef1707]

Why do they need another temple in Vegas? They can't just go to the tenple. The average person can't just walk in and use it!

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

That's like asking you why you have more than one dress or pair of shoes. 🤦‍♂️ For the members on the west side of town driving 45 minutes one direction to attend the Temple is a real inconvenience. It would be like you asking why the Catholics or Protestants have more than one church. Ridiculous indeed.

[@garys.2291]

They need to launder their illicit money somehow. Real estate is how they do it.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

​@@garys.2291 Got any evidence of that? Like, anything at all? We'll wait. Or are you just shooting your mouth off like the typical bigot?

[@mikesabian7085]

I couldnt agree more with the community, the Mormon religious platform is a business disguised as a church. Design a low profile temple not a Rolls Royce phantom with a neon green wrap and 26 inch rims and Im sure the community wont have a problem with it.🙄 #doorknockers

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Should we be able to tell you how to build your hovel? 🤦‍♂️

[@LazyLearner-sj9ts]

Why the phallic symbol? Is that a reference to Mr. Smith?

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Only a pervert sees a phallic symbol.

[@Charles-yf7kc]

What an eyesore. Imagine having to look at a cult compound.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Yeah, looks pretty nice to me. Good greif!!!

[@Charles-yf7kc]

@@rebeccasorensen7925 I also love freemasonic compounds. So beautiful and evil at the same time.

[@DanA.-jo4sg]

Rather than help those in need, they instead spend their Billions on temples (money laundering through real estate).

[@jasoneddie3921]

The church does alot to help those in need

[@DanA.-jo4sg]

@@jasoneddie3921 Not even close.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

​@@DanA.-jo4sg Your ignorance is breathtaking

[@DanA.-jo4sg]

@@LeopardAppaloosa755 Ex member here for many years. Nice try.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

​@@DanA.-jo4sg You are an ex member. You are demonstrating the typical hate filled screed of most former members. Take your crosseyed drooling fairytale lies elsewhere. Any validity that your criticism might have had died long ago.

[@randyg.7940]

Why the hell do yhey need a temple??? How about a hall ??? Unbelievable BS!!

[@garys.2291]

They need to launder their illicit money somehow. Real estate is how they do it.

[@Me_AV]

​@@garys.2291Exactly. Cant trust the LDS.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Because you get to be the judge and jury of an entire people? Hummm

[@milesmoore8705]

BS to you because you but not to us. We need a temple for many reason none of which you would care about. You not needing a temple does not mean anything.

[@DanKirchner5150]

it shall be done !

[@garys.2291]

The great and spacious buildings!

[@garys.2291]

The Church of Joseph Smith of Latter Day Swindle.

[@LeopardAppaloosa755]

Bigot much???

[@garys.2291]

@@LeopardAppaloosa755 Says the Bigot.

[@Daniel-wk6yg]

This cult should be banned from Nevada altogether.

[@Me_AV]

I know, right.....Why couldnt they just stay in Utah?

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Or you can leave. Sound like a better idea.

[@Daniel-wk6yg]

@@rebeccasorensen7925 Or this cult can leave Nevada.

[@joshuamusicant]

Exodus 20:23-25

[@Charles-yf7kc]

Imagine having to see a satanic symbol of worship overlooking your peaceful community. How disgusting.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

Get real! Not satanic. Your comments are satanic!

[@carsi7282]

@@rebeccasorensen7925 No there are many symbols and combinations on the buildings that are demonic. I can teach you . Like the number of stars, tools, the angles the combinations

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

@@carsi7282 I'm sure you could teach me you are unto religious discrimination. Nothing else!!!

[@BABALAGAJIGAPOO]

It’s a satanic cult but strip clubs snd gambling is also satanic soooo😮

[@gigorahk4740]

I don't understand how you can say this. We literally worship Jesus Christ. We are actually the opposite from your claims.

[@jeffs4483]

Truth. Ex member here. It's Satanic.

[@garys.2291]

@@gigorahk4740 A false Jesus, Yes.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

You don't have any idea what you are talking about. Try reading the Book of Mormon and tell us how many times Christ is mentioned .

[@jeffs4483]

@@rebeccasorensen7925 Falsely mentioned.

[@DeathCharmer359]

The mormons do not need another temple in Vegas. They already have one at sunrise mountain that is a lit up nightmare for the locals.