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Best & Worst of Mormonism: Mission Experiences

AdamF September 24, 2010missionary, missions 34 Comments

Right up there with primary, this is a sacred cow for me – perfect for this series. I’ll list off my own best and worst …

The Fourth Purpose: Haiti, and Who is My Brother?

FireTag January 26, 2010Charity, christ, community of christ, media, missions, Mormon, pacifism, Peace, RLDS, theology, thought 19 Comments

An article from the Salt Lake Tribune listed in the Mormon Matters sidebar sometime ago noted the official elevation of “care of the poor and …

Is The Church Sacrificing Principle for Profit With Hunting Preserves?

Faithful Dissident September 24, 2009General Authorities, missionary, missions, Money, prophets, reverence, sports, violence, Word of Wisdom 44 Comments

“To what degree should the principle of ‘respect for life” be extended to bird and animal creations? What do the scriptures, Joseph Smith, and other …

Missionary Lessons from the Land of Oz

guest June 10, 2009missions, Mormon 15 Comments

This is a guest post from S Faux at Mormon Insights. Preface: Listed below are some secrets for “trunky” LDS missionaries (Elders and Sisters) with …

RS/PH #28: Missionary Service: A Holy Calling, a Glorious Work

Mormon Heretic March 1, 2009church, history, joseph, LDS, Leaders, missionary, missions, Mormon 5 Comments

Missionary Work—When I first saw the topic, I thought “Ugh, what a boring topic.” But I was pleasantly surprised, and learned some things about early …

Why I Almost Went on a Mission

Andrew S January 16, 2009doubt, faith, Happiness, missionary, missions, Mormon, Mormons, obedience, questioning, testimony 86 Comments

I hear there’s a Primary song — “I hope they call me on a mission.” I’ve never actually heard it sung, but I vaguely know …

Are Mormons Better Christians?

Brian Johnston December 15, 2008christianity, church, evangelicals, inter-faith, missions, Mormons, temple 16 Comments

A friend of mine pointed out this blog article to me: http://timwade.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/are-mormons-better-christians/

What is a Testimony?

guest November 13, 2008apostasy, Asides, BYU, christianity, church, Culture, curiosity, diversity, doubt, faith, fear, Happiness, LDS, Leaders, love, missionary, missions, mormon, Mormon, Mormons, prayer, questioning, religion, salvation, scripture, spiritual progression, spirituality, temple, testimony, theology, thought 10 Comments

Ironically, some of you with “strong testimonies” may think that those struggling with their testimony make only a small percentage of us here today. The …

Strange LDS Missionary Clothing Ritual: Is It Eco-Friendly?

guest October 25, 2008Culture, missionary, missions 27 Comments

by Guest Poster Dr. B. Last Sunday in church I spoke with four missionaries who told me of a strange ritual that used to be …

Righteous Gentiles Part II

Russell October 24, 2008missionary, missions, mormon 24 Comments

So methinks that we have a few clairvoyants on-board. That said, behold the top four “Righteous Gentiles.” A few caveats… A) No, C.S. Lewis fans…he …

The Envelope and the Message

Hawkgrrrl October 23, 2008Charity, christianity, Culture, curiosity, diversity, doubt, education, faith, inter-faith, LDS, missionary, missions, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, questioning 15 Comments

Are you ever nervous about turning your friends over to the missionaries? Do you fear you may be subjecting them to a high-pressure time-share sales presentation?

5 Cool Things I Wish the LDS Church Were Doing

Clay Whipkey October 15, 20085CT, education, meetings, missions, mormon, music, Priesthood, sacrament meeting, service, spirituality, surviving, women 64 Comments

This post is another installment in my “5 Cool Things” series. Today I’m giving a list, again in no particular order, of some things I …

Stopping Time for the Unconverted

Russell October 9, 2008Anti-Mormon, apologetics, apostasy, catholicism, Charity, christianity, church, curiosity, faith, God, grace, inter-faith, joseph, LDS, missionary, missions, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, questioning, restoration, theology 16 Comments

I had an interesting conversation with a woman today. Missionaries would call it a bash. I called it posing and answering meaningful questions. It prompted her …

Is the Internet a Urim & Thummim?

Hawkgrrrl August 20, 2008Asides, Culture, curiosity, history, Humor, inter-faith, joseph, LDS, missions, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, politics, prophets, questioning, restoration, smith, theology, thought 22 Comments

What is a Urim & Thummim, and how will the earth become like one?

I’m Okay; You’re Okay

guest July 27, 2008Asides, church, Culture, curiosity, death, doubt, eternity, faith, families, inter-faith, LDS, love, marriage, missionary, missions, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, questioning, religion, salvation, temple, thought, women 102 Comments

I have one component to my life that prompts little discussions from the lowliest church member to most recently the temple president and I really …

Paul: Apostle, Misogynist?

Hawkgrrrl July 8, 2008Asides, christianity, curiosity, feminism, history, Humor, inter-faith, LDS, Leaders, marriage, missionary, missions, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, obedience, orthodox, prophets, questioning, religion, scripture, sexuality, testimony, theology, thought, women 24 Comments

“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” Jessica Rabbit Plenty of criticism is heaped on post-restoration church leaders. There seems to be a tendency …

Virtual Co-Ed RS/PH: Missionary Work (Lesson 12)

Hawkgrrrl July 6, 2008apologetics, apostasy, Bloggernacle, christ, christianity, church, faith, history, inter-faith, joseph, LDS, Leaders, missionary, missions, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, prophets, religion, salvation, scripture, testimony, theology, thought 10 Comments

Welcome to the first ever Virtual Co-ed Relief Society/Priesthood Lesson (at MM anyway)! Here’s why you should join the discussion: Virtual – you can participate …

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