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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.
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Tell him his fault . . . and him alone

I had an experience this week that made me reflect on something Jesus said shortly after his transfiguration. “Moreover if … Continue reading Tell him his fault . . . and him alone

Modesty

I don’t think the “body is a temple” scripture is about tattoos

In one of the breakout sessions I attended during a seminary training seminar this weekend, we briefly discussed 1 Corinthians … Continue reading I don’t think the “body is a temple” scripture is about tattoos

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Did the Deloitte audit really prove that Theresa Spence is corrupt?

Earlier this week, CBC reported that they had received a leaked copy of an audit performed by Deloitte on the … Continue reading Did the Deloitte audit really prove that Theresa Spence is corrupt?

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Sacrament does not renew the baptismal covenant

In our elders quorum class on Sunday, we were discussing ordinances. At one point, we came to the ordinance of … Continue reading Sacrament does not renew the baptismal covenant

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Limits on number of prayers

When I was elders quorum president, occasionally when I asked someone to say a prayer, he would respond by saying … Continue reading Limits on number of prayers

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Why Mormons Need a Goddess

I just finished my last semester of my undergrad degree. (Yay me!) One of the courses I took for my … Continue reading Why Mormons Need a Goddess

Word of Wisdom

Jesus drank wine

In elders quorum class yesterday, we had a discussion on the Word Wisdom. At one point, someone said he just … Continue reading Jesus drank wine

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Were the spared Nephites the cream of the crop?

Two weeks ago, I taught Gospel Doctrine. I was given a specific lesson to teach, so that’s the one I … Continue reading Were the spared Nephites the cream of the crop?

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Mormonism and the male gaze

What did you think of when you read the title of this post? If you’re a feminist, perhaps you thought … Continue reading Mormonism and the male gaze

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Interactive Alberta: Church history on an iPad

The Church History Department has released a new app for the iPad that showcases the history of the Church in … Continue reading Interactive Alberta: Church history on an iPad

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