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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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Maybe we’re going about member missionary work all wrong

We spent about an hour in Priesthood Executive Committee this morning discussing the work of our ward and full-time missionaries. … Continue reading Maybe we’re going about member missionary work all wrong

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“The Two Trees”, a presentation on equality in the Plan of Salvation

I came across this presentation by Valerie Hudson Cassler. Her presentation, “The Two Trees” was a presentation given at this … Continue reading “The Two Trees”, a presentation on equality in the Plan of Salvation

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Why did Zeniff give the kingdom to Noah?

For the longest time, I thought King Zeniff handed off the kingdom to his son Noah because he had no … Continue reading Why did Zeniff give the kingdom to Noah?

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District president in Iraq

Alone in a closet-sized room in Iraq, U.S. Army Col. Guy Hollingsworth dropped to his knees and cried. In a … Continue reading District president in Iraq

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Immerse members in scripture study to improve activity levels

Spending six years as elder quorum president teaches you a few things. One thing it taught me was the futility … Continue reading Immerse members in scripture study to improve activity levels

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The Purpose of Nephite Temples

I’m willing to bet that if a Nephite entered a modern Mormon temple, they would be surprised at what s/he … Continue reading The Purpose of Nephite Temples

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George P. Lee dies | Deseret News

George P. Lee, the first American Indian to serve as a general authority in The Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading George P. Lee dies | Deseret News

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My 37th Birthday

All of my birthdays have always been about stuff. But this year, I’m giving my birthday up. I’m turning 37 … Continue reading My 37th Birthday

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Why Are Mormon Church Meetings So Dull? – Flunking Sainthood

A couple of years ago I read the memoir Sundays in America by Suzanne Strempek Shea, a Massachusetts novelist. The author’s project … Continue reading Why Are Mormon Church Meetings So Dull? – Flunking Sainthood

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A Modest Proposal: Making More Hymns “Familiar”

But I think there are simple things we can do to learn more hymns together. I suppose this post is … Continue reading A Modest Proposal: Making More Hymns “Familiar”

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