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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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Why try to kill Nephi?

I am reading in 2 Nephi. I’m just finishing up the first chapter, and Lehi is talking to Laman and … Continue reading Why try to kill Nephi?

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20 things I learned in the inner city

I lived a significant portion of my teenage years (from 11 until 14) in the inner city of Regina, also … Continue reading 20 things I learned in the inner city

Language

There was only one swear

Overheard in a PEC meeting about the movie “Bucket List”: >There was only one swear Continue reading There was only one swear

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Saying nothing about language

Overheard in a Mormon home prior to watching Austin Powers: >Now I don’t want to hear anyone say anything about … Continue reading Saying nothing about language

Afterlife, Punishment

Redeeming ourselves through our own suffering

We read the following in D&C 19:6-7: It is not written that there shall be no end to this torment, … Continue reading Redeeming ourselves through our own suffering

Education, Politics

NDP to decrease tuition

While riding transit to work this morning, I saw an ad for the local NDP candidates running in the upcoming … Continue reading NDP to decrease tuition

Religion, wealth

Wealth and religiosity correlation

I came across this website, which details a study done PewResearchCenter entitled Pew Global Attitudes Project. Part of the study … Continue reading Wealth and religiosity correlation

Deity, God

Which of God’s attributes made your faith?

I’ve been reading “Articles of faith” by James E. Talmage. In chapter 2, where he talks about God, he makes … Continue reading Which of God’s attributes made your faith?

Afterlife

Salvation is free to all

While discussing 2 Ne 2 in Gospel Doctrine class today, we came across 2 Ne 2:4: the way is prepared … Continue reading Salvation is free to all

Free agency

Eve, knowledge, and free agency

We were discussing 2 Nephi 2 in Gospel Doctrine class today. Naturally, part of the discussion revolved around Adam and … Continue reading Eve, knowledge, and free agency

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