Skip to content

Our Thoughts

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

Author: Kim Siever

Radical left queer Mormon. I have been married since 1995, and we have 6 children. Served in the Utah Provo Mission.
Uncategorized

Brandon Flowers is Mormon

Turns out Brandon Flowers, lead singer for The Killers, is a Mormon. (Hat tip to the Times) Spin once described … Continue reading Brandon Flowers is Mormon

Uncategorized

Translated Correctly

The eighth article of faith states that we believe the Bible to the word of God as far as it … Continue reading Translated Correctly

Uncategorized

Shortcut Prayers

With one month left on my mission, the mission president assigned me a brand new missionary to train. The logistics … Continue reading Shortcut Prayers

Uncategorized

Killing One’s Child

So, last night, this man takes his five-year-old daughter to the top of an overpass that crosses the busy 401 … Continue reading Killing One’s Child

Uncategorized

Do It Unto the Least of These

He clasped the coal, still glowing red, from off his wooden floorAnd placed it back within the flame. A knock … Continue reading Do It Unto the Least of These

Elders, Obedience, Priesthood

Under assignment from the stake

When I was called as elders quorum president nine years ago, I was dumfounded. I had been a counsellor for … Continue reading Under assignment from the stake

Uncategorized

Four RCMP Officers Killed

Four young RCMP officers were shot and killed this week after trying to stake out a marijuana growing operation on … Continue reading Four RCMP Officers Killed

Uncategorized

Mormon Archipelago

The Mormon Archipelago, of which Our Thoughts is a member, has set-up a new website. It has not only feeds … Continue reading Mormon Archipelago

Uncategorized

Origin of Priesthood Blessings

It is a common perception that when someone gives a priesthood blessing, every word that comes to him is what … Continue reading Origin of Priesthood Blessings

Uncategorized

Hate the Sinner, Love the Choice

Mormons with a liberal outlook on life have come to a point where they can hate the sin, but love … Continue reading Hate the Sinner, Love the Choice

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: Publication by Automattic.