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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.
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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Why porn is wrong

I was thinking about porn today. No, not like that. Pervert. I was thinking about the effect of porn on … Continue reading Why porn is wrong

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Why are we so caught up on beauty, or skinny vs. fat

So the above image has been making its way around Facebook. A lot of people posting, of course, think it … Continue reading Why are we so caught up on beauty, or skinny vs. fat

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I’m starting my second round of abstaining from red meat

Last year was my first year abstaining from red meat for the entire summer. With the temperature reaching 29° C … Continue reading I’m starting my second round of abstaining from red meat

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Mother’s Day talk on Mary & Martha

I was asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting yesterday, and I was given free reign to talk about mothers or … Continue reading Mother’s Day talk on Mary & Martha

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Singing in Sacrament Meeting

A sister in our ward sang in our Sacrament meeting with her daughter and granddaughters. One of her granddaughters is … Continue reading Singing in Sacrament Meeting

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Did Jesus feed 5000?

People claim Jesus fed 5,000 people (which is really 5,000 men and their wives and children, but that’s another post). … Continue reading Did Jesus feed 5000?

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