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Missionaries living with Members?

I’ve read, in several locations now, about a possible move by the church to have missionaries live with members. Volunteers … Continue reading Missionaries living with Members?

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Why does the prophet have a security detail?

If anyone would be able to claim that they are going to die when it is God’s will, and further … Continue reading Why does the prophet have a security detail?

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Breast Implants, Tanning and Earrings

I’m at the halfpipe last night talking to some member teens and they brought up some very good points in … Continue reading Breast Implants, Tanning and Earrings

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Anyone watch the PBS documentary “The Mormons”?

We don’t have cable TV, so I was just wondering if anyone caught the first instalment of the documentary last … Continue reading Anyone watch the PBS documentary “The Mormons”?

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The Things of Which I Know

So, I swear I don’t go looking for these things, but somehow they keep jumping out at me. I’m reading … Continue reading The Things of Which I Know

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Family: isn’t it all about chattel?

I was looking for info on what Mr. Hinckley had said about his health at conference and I found this … Continue reading Family: isn’t it all about chattel?

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Would you join if I gave you $935USD?

More numbers from conference: $400 per month (cost mishies pay per month) (multiplied by) 12 Months (multiplied by) 53,164 Missionaries … Continue reading Would you join if I gave you $935USD?

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Miraculous Numbers

It’s always interesting when the church releases its statistics for the year. I noticed something that’s either miraculous or … … Continue reading Miraculous Numbers

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Archaic English and Prayer

Okay, why is it that all official LDS (and other denominational) prayers continue to use words like ‘thee’ and ‘thou’ … Continue reading Archaic English and Prayer

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A time and a place for everything

This relates to the discussion over on this thread. A problem that I’ve observed, when speaking with the LDS, is … Continue reading A time and a place for everything

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