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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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Priesthood lesson on Relief Society

Today’s priesthood lesson was on the Relief Society. As soon as I saw the title, I knew how the lesson … Continue reading Priesthood lesson on Relief Society

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Should we drop these doctrinal ideas?

Geoff Johnston, from New Cool Thang, recently suggested in a Nine Moons guest post the following five doctrinal ideas that … Continue reading Should we drop these doctrinal ideas?

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From the Archives: Desirous to see, hear, and know these things

While studying the scriptures tonight, I came across a verse that seemed pretty timely. It’s 1 Ne 10:17 and in it … Continue reading From the Archives: Desirous to see, hear, and know these things

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Why baptism was instituted.

While preparing for my lesson in two weeks, I was reading D&C 128:12: The ordinance of baptism by water, . … Continue reading Why baptism was instituted.

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Swearing in the Bloggernacle

I’ve noticed a trend over the last year or so. Granted, this is all anecdotal, so don’t be expecting me … Continue reading Swearing in the Bloggernacle

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Saying goodbye to Mormon Doctrine

Matt W. over at New Cool Thang reported that the Church is releasing a new version of Gospel Principles for … Continue reading Saying goodbye to Mormon Doctrine

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Server back up

Many of you probably noticed that yesterday and Wednesday that Our Thoughts was down. We were having network problems related … Continue reading Server back up

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Withholding the rod

Many of us have heard the phrase: spare the rod; spare the child. Many of us have heard people use … Continue reading Withholding the rod

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From the archives: Paradise of God

In 2 Nephi 9:13, Jacob starts to say some things that don’t make sense given the universality of the previous … Continue reading From the archives: Paradise of God

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Solution to Canada?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s economic woes

Received this today via email. Please find below my suggestion for fixing Canada’s economy. Instead of giving billions of dollars … Continue reading Solution to Canada?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s economic woes

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