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‘The Flood’ – Allegory, exaggeration or literal world-wide disaster?

The Calamities post brought up the topic of the flood of Noah. I’ve always thought that the current LDS belief … Continue reading ‘The Flood’ – Allegory, exaggeration or literal world-wide disaster?

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Hinckley underwent cancer surgery … predictions?

This article states that Gordon Hinckley underwent surgery for colon cancer. The prophet is in his 90s and now it … Continue reading Hinckley underwent cancer surgery … predictions?

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“I’d never join the church … it’s a good thing I was born into it.”

I have heard this same curious phrase several times over the last two weeks. I’m wondering how many people also … Continue reading “I’d never join the church … it’s a good thing I was born into it.”

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Is avoidance the answer?

Inspired by some of the comments about Brokeback Mountain, I’d like to ask the question: Is avoiding things, places and … Continue reading Is avoidance the answer?

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Packer: Mouthpiece of God or Prejudicial Old Man?

Boyd K. Packer once gave This Speech excepts from it are: “We’ve always counseled in the Church for our Mexican … Continue reading Packer: Mouthpiece of God or Prejudicial Old Man?

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Does God want the USA in Iraq?

Did the Almighty arrange for George W. Bush to gain office, and did He set into motion the events that … Continue reading Does God want the USA in Iraq?

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The Enigma that is D&C 59

So I’m reading from D&C 59:13 And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food … Continue reading The Enigma that is D&C 59

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Moral Dilemma at School

Consider the following situation: Your obedient LDS son or daughter will shortly be writing the final exam in ‘History of … Continue reading Moral Dilemma at School

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a joke:

You what the difference between home-teaching and pumpkin carving is? … You carve pumpkins on the second-to-last day of the … Continue reading a joke:

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Sell me on this LDS concept

Okay I’ve been told families can be forever. Repeatedly. Now, I’m not sure if I’m the first and only man … Continue reading Sell me on this LDS concept

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