I think the burning of the church was a message (Michigan)

[Bernardo de La Paz]

23. Speculation inspires (starts) science but is not science.

Calling factless idle speculation a "theory" gives it more weight than it is due. That is how fake news and junk conspiracy theories begin. The speculation about Kirk's killing re Sanford has begun to take hold and is being repeated and promoted. Best to nip this one in the bud and wait for more information while there is no information on motive other than simple hatred of mormons.

I do not object to speculation. You can find posts of mine that are speculation. Speculation does not require facts or observations. I object to speculation being given the weight of theory. Sure, people are inaccurate about "theory", but I promote careful writing in myself and others. I do not have to accept a speculation as a theory. Many people say "Who'da thunk it", which is poor colloquial English with a folksy twang, including me. We know what they mean and it is not inaccurate or misleading.

I squashed the Kirk "theory" as a not a theory, not the person. I asked for evidence and then I stated there is no evidence (yet) regarding Sanford-Kirk.