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Unity Within the Cafeteria


There is regular discussion among Mormon bloggers about the term “cafeteria Mormons” - those who pick and choose what they will and will not accept - who fill their plates with what they like to eat. I usually hate those discussions, since they nearly always are directed at judging what others choose to eat - labeling others as different and highlighting those differences.

I’d like to take a slightly different view of this term. Continue reading…

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Virtual RS/PH #14 - Words of Hope & Consolation @ Time of Death


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A word to the teachers out there.  I know what you are thinking.  Something like, “Ugh.  I got the death lesson?!”  So, if you have a family event in another ward that might precipitate trading this week, always a good plan.  But for you unlucky suckers who drew the short straw, here goes! Continue reading…

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30 Years of Authorized Black Priesthood


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In 1999 a church news paper surveyed its Latter Day Saint subscribers to glean what single event they thought shaped the last 100 years in Latter Day Saint history. The number one event, rated by its subscribers was the 1978 Priesthood Revelation. Percentage wise the second event didn’t even come close. Continue reading…

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