CRISIS IN ELDORADO, TEXAS!

April 8, 2008: Polygamist compound known as "Yearn for Zion" located in southern Texas was just raided, and 400 children and more than 100 women have been taken into protective custody. The compound, which was established by Mormon polygamist sect, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), was raided by Child Protective Services and other Texas authorities after allegations of widespread child abuse were reported.

A Shield and Refuge Ministry is preparing to travel to Eldorado in order to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and to minister in any way possible to these frightened and vulnerable women and children (and possibly even men). PLEASE PRAY FOR US, and if you wish to support this effort financially, we invite your donations. CLICK HERE to Donate!

CLICK HERE TO READ DORIS' RUNNING BLOG IN ELDORADO!

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What is the issue concerning polygamy?

There are at least 30,000 people who are involved in Mormon fundamentalist sects that practice polygamy, or plural marriage.

Some of these groups often strive to put on a positive image for the public, presenting themselves as a happy group of people who freely and faithfully live out their religious beliefs. And no doubt, there are those who live the polygamy lifestyle for whom this is a reality.

However, for many of them--particularly the women and children, but also many of the men--it is a life of spiritual bondage, fear, abuse, exploitation, and a deprivation of basic freedoms and human rights. Their leaders are often abusive, requiring unquestioning obedience to their authority.

Nearly all polygamists believe that the only means of salvation is through the doctrine and practice of plural marriage.

A Shield & Refuge Ministries exists to bring a message of biblical hope to those caught in Mormon fundamentalist movements. The message we proclaim is:

1. God dearly loves people trapped in fundamentalism, but fundamentalism and plural marriage are NOT His will or purpose for anyone.
   
   
2. Salvation is freely available to all...but through Jesus Christ alone, not through plural marriage.
   
   
3. There IS a way out of plural marriage and fundamentalism.

A Shield & Refuge Ministries IS HERE TO HELP...

...If you are involved in a polygamist / fundamentalist group and you are struggling with questions, or you are interested in leaving.

...If you have already left a polygamist / fundamentalist group and are seeking freedom and healing from past traumatic experiences and abuses.

...If you are interested in learning more about plural marriage and fundamentalism from a Christian perspective, and/or you want to reach out to these people with the love of Jesus Christ.