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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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Enlarge the wounds of those are already wounded

Earlier this week, I was reading in Jacob 2, and I came across something I thought was poignant. Jacob was … Continue reading Enlarge the wounds of those are already wounded

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Eliminating the penny

If Wal-Mart decided to use nickels as its lowest denomination, would it encourage the elimination of the penny? Continue reading Eliminating the penny

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Exceedingly tender, chaste, and delicate feelings

While reading my scriptures last night, I came across this in Jacob 2:6: It grieveth me that I must use … Continue reading Exceedingly tender, chaste, and delicate feelings

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Temple among the Nephites

I came across something interesting while reading my scriptures last night. In Mosiah 1:18, Mormon states that Mosiah issued a … Continue reading Temple among the Nephites

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Teaching modesty to our youth

Over at By Common Consent, Rebecca J, posts about recent statements from church leaders to teach the youth about modesty. … Continue reading Teaching modesty to our youth

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Do we care what our children think of our actions?

Over at BCC, Kathryn Lynard Soper posted about giving to beggars, which then spawned this comment by Melissa Y.: Many … Continue reading Do we care what our children think of our actions?

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Gender role belief affects how we define rape

Kaimi Wenger, as a guest blogger at Feminist Mormon Housewives, recently posted about a paper written by a Yale law … Continue reading Gender role belief affects how we define rape

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Were you truly remorseful?

Let’s say you do something you feel is wrong, but this action requires no restitution to anyone but God. Now … Continue reading Were you truly remorseful?

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No one should die because they cannot afford health care

Yesterday, a meme spread around Facebook like wildfire. People changed their statuses to the following: No one should die because … Continue reading No one should die because they cannot afford health care

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Is it OK for Canadian members to get Conference illegally?

Found on Banner, Sword and Shield. In Southern Alberta a number of Mormons have gotten subscriptions to Dish Network and … Continue reading Is it OK for Canadian members to get Conference illegally?

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