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

Author: Jeff Milner

I'm a thirty-something year old guy from Southern Alberta. My family has been in the church since 4 February 1844. I'm disillusioned and "less-active" since 2002.
Evolution

Evolution: Best Explanation?

According to a Pew Forum poll (conducted in 2007, released in 2008), only 20% of Latter-Day Saints feel that evolution … Continue reading Evolution: Best Explanation?

History

Exonerating Joseph Smith

A couple of years ago, while travelling through Salt Lake City, my parents and I took a brief tour of … Continue reading Exonerating Joseph Smith

Missionaries

Mormon.org – Chat Live

The church now provides an opportunity to chat with missionaries (at the MTC?) online. They answer questions about the church … Continue reading Mormon.org – Chat Live

Aside

BeliefOMatic

BeliefOMatic Continue reading BeliefOMatic

Aside, Scriptures

Wonkette: Jesus People Pray That False Idol Will Save God’s Economy

Wonkette: Jesus People Pray That False Idol Will Save God’s Economy Continue reading Wonkette: Jesus People Pray That False Idol Will Save God’s Economy

Consumerism, LGBTQ, Politics

Apple, Google, Opposing Prop. 8

In a move uncommon with the two companies, Apple and Google are openly opposing California’s Proposition 8, which aims to … Continue reading Apple, Google, Opposing Prop. 8

Education, Punishment

BYU is Denying Chad Hardy’s Degree

Chad Hardy graduated officially from BYU on Aug 15, 2008 and walked with his class in the convocation ceremony. One … Continue reading BYU is Denying Chad Hardy’s Degree

Faith, Knowledge

The sandy soil of reason and logic

From the July 2008 issue of the Ensign, I found something interesting (emphasis mine): We come to know the truth … Continue reading The sandy soil of reason and logic

Aside, Prayer

$190,000 Lost And Found In Provo Area Landfill

$190,000 Lost And Found In Provo Area Landfill Continue reading $190,000 Lost And Found In Provo Area Landfill

Culture

Device to Root Out Evil

Photo by Flickr user whistlepunch. CC (some rights reserved) The Canadian Press is reporting that the controversial sculpture, Device to … Continue reading Device to Root Out Evil

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