The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) with about 6,000 members is probably the largest polygamist group in North America. It was ruled over by its declared “Prophet” Rulon Jeffs, until his death this month. But Jeffs 92 left his succession somewhat vague, reports the Salt Lake City Tribune.
Warren Jeffs, the deceased leader’s son, wants to fill that vacancy. But to accomplish this he must first overcome Fred Jessop another candidate who is 92. However, if Jessop wins Jeffs will still reach his goal soon enough, since Jessop’s reign would certainly be brief.
In an interesting subplot Canadian FLDS leader Warren Blackmore became a recent casualty of the group’s internal warfare. Rulon Jeffs denounced Blackmore shortly before his death and then Warren Jeffs removed him from key positions, according to the Vancouver Province.
Mayor Dan Barlow of Colorado City, Arizona an FLDS stronghold says, “The leader is chosen by the Lord. It will be revealed.” However, what is revealing is how earthly this power struggle actually is. According to recent reports the FLDS has $200 million dollars in US assets alone. Is that what’s called the “profit” motive?
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