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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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The Blessings of an Assignment

In church we often hear the questions, “Are there any volunteers for the canning on Friday?”  “Can I get a … Continue reading The Blessings of an Assignment

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Day of Rest

Seven months after I was laid off as a nine-year employee of the University of Lethbridge, I finally found a … Continue reading Day of Rest

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Repent . . . that I may heal you

I gave the following talk in our Sacrament Meeting today. I requested giving a talk today because it is the … Continue reading Repent . . . that I may heal you

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Your Grandmother’s Relief Society

To begin with, the Relief Society meetings described in the book sound like business meetings where women were encouraged to … Continue reading Your Grandmother’s Relief Society

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Handbook 2: Administering the Church

Handbook 2: Administering the Church is now online at the Church’s website. Continue reading Handbook 2: Administering the Church

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Priesthood holders participating in ordinances

I have to say the thing said today that touched me the most from today’s Worldwide Leadership Training Broadcast was … Continue reading Priesthood holders participating in ordinances

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Sneak Peek at the New Handbook

This Saturday the Church’s new handbook is going to be unveiled in special training meetings beamed to stakes all over … Continue reading Sneak Peek at the New Handbook

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Homosexuality in the 2010 Church Handbook of Instructions

The new 2010 Church Handbook of Instructions has some small but important changes from the 2006 version in its section … Continue reading Homosexuality in the 2010 Church Handbook of Instructions

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No Sanctuary at Leogane, Haiti, Mormon Church During Hurricane Tomas

The water in Haiti’s seaside town of Leogane rose to the doorsteps of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day … Continue reading No Sanctuary at Leogane, Haiti, Mormon Church During Hurricane Tomas

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Mormons blow it in recent Gallup poll on NYC Islamic Center

The poll also asked about overall familiarity with the issue, and Mormons accounted themselves as the least of these. So … Continue reading Mormons blow it in recent Gallup poll on NYC Islamic Center

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