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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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American English in a global church

Recently, Church News staff writer, R. Scott Lloyd, wrote an article about correcting some inaccuracies in the gospel vernacular. Here … Continue reading American English in a global church

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Tess Durbeyfield and infant baptism

In Tess of the d’Urbervilles, the main character, Tess, gave birth to a baby boy, who then grew sick only … Continue reading Tess Durbeyfield and infant baptism

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Children choosing not to consume profanity

Forgive me while I wax a bit prideful for a moment. My father-in-law bought Sinéad and Regan MP3 players for … Continue reading Children choosing not to consume profanity

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Can I lust after my wife?

In Matt 5:28 and D&C 63:16, we read that if we look a woman to lust after her, we have … Continue reading Can I lust after my wife?

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Why it’s a good thing I am no longer elders quorum president

I had an experience today in elders quorum that confirmed not only was it right for me to no longer … Continue reading Why it’s a good thing I am no longer elders quorum president

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Vulnerability: The Consequence of Choosing to Stay at Home?

Vulnerability: The Consequence of Choosing to Stay at Home? Continue reading Vulnerability: The Consequence of Choosing to Stay at Home?

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The Next Generation of LDS Maps

The Next Generation of LDS Maps Continue reading The Next Generation of LDS Maps

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Church grows as two districts grow to five in India

Church grows as two districts grow to five in India Continue reading Church grows as two districts grow to five in India

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New calling: Executive Secretary

I was set apart as the newest executive secretary in our ward today. I was called last Sunday, but have … Continue reading New calling: Executive Secretary

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Spanking in Nursery

Stacie Duce, over at Mormon Times, recently related an experience in which a Nursery worker in one ward spanked someone’s … Continue reading Spanking in Nursery

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