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Our Thoughts

Thought-provoking commentary on life, politics, religion and social issues.

Year: 2006

Prayer

Answering Prayers

In the LDS Church, at least, it seems common that when we pray for something and we receive it (or … Continue reading Answering Prayers

Doctrine, Scriptures

Opinions

A follow-up to part one. Can a prophet state his own opinion, or must everything he say as a prophet … Continue reading Opinions

Careers

Vulgar Careers

In General Conference last April, President Faust said the following: We unavoidably stand in so many unholy places and are … Continue reading Vulgar Careers

Love, Mercy

Neighbour

Jesus taught us that we should “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, … Continue reading Neighbour

Uncategorized, Meta

New Features

We’ve added some new features to Our Thoughts recently. Top ten posts (based on number of comments) Sideblog (quick links … Continue reading New Features

Canada, Politics

Cabinet

So what is the smallest minority government in Canadian history to do when they don’t have enough MPs to form … Continue reading Cabinet

Culture, Lethbridge

Evil

We learn in Mosiah 9:1 that Zeniff (the father of King Noah) was originally a Nephite spy. I, Zeniff, having … Continue reading Evil

Callings

Primary vs Missionary

Before my mission, I was called to teach the CTR B (now CTR 8 ) primary class. It was a … Continue reading Primary vs Missionary

Uncategorized

3 Fold Mission of the Church

Recently in one of our ward councils our Bishop advised us that an assignment had been passed down from the … Continue reading 3 Fold Mission of the Church

Culture

Television as a Religion

What defines a religion? In my mind, there are no clean boundaries between different religions so creating a broad definition … Continue reading Television as a Religion

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