Why did Jesus teach so little about the family?
Recently, I was contemplating Jesus’s view on families, and I realized that Jesus actually seemed to have said very little … Continue reading Why did Jesus teach so little about the family?
Author: Kim Siever
Radical left queer Mormon. I have been married since 1995, and we have 6 children. Served in the Utah Provo Mission.
Does communism support Christianity?
Recently, I was reading the Communist Manifesto, and I came across this excerpt: In short, the Communists everywhere support every … Continue reading Does communism support Christianity?
“Effeminate” and “abusers of themselves with mankind” doesn’t refer to homosexuality
This week, I’m teaching the Gospel Doctrine lesson on 1 Corinthians 1–6. While I was preparing my lesson, I came … Continue reading “Effeminate” and “abusers of themselves with mankind” doesn’t refer to homosexuality
Two problems I have with the family proclamation
Despite the fact that The Family: A Proclamation to the World has never been canonized, many members of the Church of … Continue reading Two problems I have with the family proclamation
Do Mormons really believe in prophet fallibility?
For family scripture study this past week, we’ve been reading in 1 Corinthians, and a few things Paul wrote prompted … Continue reading Do Mormons really believe in prophet fallibility?
How each of us can fulfill the Law of Moses
During family scripture study this week, I came across Romans 13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one … Continue reading How each of us can fulfill the Law of Moses
The humanity of Jesus
This month’s First Presidency Message from President Uchtdorf highlights an experience from one of my favourite scriptures, Luke 22:43: And … Continue reading The humanity of Jesus
Why I don’t think Jesus was perfect
In elders quorum this week, someone mentioned the idea that Jesus led a perfect life. It’s a common idea I … Continue reading Why I don’t think Jesus was perfect
How I define heaven might surprise you
When you hear the word “heaven?”, what comes to mind? Do you envision heaven and hell as two different places—one … Continue reading How I define heaven might surprise you
Is it apostasy to believe something the prophets don’t believe?
Something I’ve been thinking about lately is the role of prophets in the LDS church. It goes without saying, I … Continue reading Is it apostasy to believe something the prophets don’t believe?