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Category: Culture

Ancestors, Culture, Poverty

Pride

On my way to catch the bus this morning, I passed a man. He was pushing an old shopping cart. … Continue reading Pride

Church, Culture

Trim American parts of church

In a Deseret News article today, Elder John K. Carmack, an emeritus general authority and managing director of the Perpetual … Continue reading Trim American parts of church

Culture, Gay

This Lawsuit is so Gay

A friend of mine is a Young Men leader and has invited me to a couple of Xbox LAN parties … Continue reading This Lawsuit is so Gay

Culture

Culture of a Mutt

How does a third generation German-Canadian celebrate culture? What sort of culture does a non-Francophone, non-Catholic umpteen generation French-Canadian have? … Continue reading Culture of a Mutt

Culture, Diversity

Australia Now; Canada Tomorrow or Muslims Now; Your Faith Tomorrow

A couple of days ago, I received an email forward reciting a speech given in 2005 apparently by Australian government … Continue reading Australia Now; Canada Tomorrow or Muslims Now; Your Faith Tomorrow

Church, Culture, Learning, Prayer, Sacrament, Scriptures

Religion and a learning disability

A few years ago, I went to see a psychologist in order to have an IQ test done. I will … Continue reading Religion and a learning disability

Culture, Doctrine, Gratitude, Prayer, Purpose

Gratitude

“Expressing gratitude brings us humility. In a world where we have been given so much and might be severely tempted … Continue reading Gratitude

Book of Mormon, Culture, Discipline, Faith, Families, Scriptures, Testimony

Abish

While reading about Abish last night (see Alma 19), I couldn’t help think about her situation. When she was younger, … Continue reading Abish

Culture, Women

Women’s Role in the Church

What do you think the role of women was in the early Mormon Church? What do you think their role … Continue reading Women’s Role in the Church

Culture

Church Culture

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a culture? If so, does the culture consist of only … Continue reading Church Culture

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