If repentance is about erasing sin, then Jesus probably had no reason to repent. But what if it is about something more? Continue reading Did Jesus repent?

When people find out that I’m religiously Mormon and politically radical left, they are taken aback. Mormons think I’m not Mormon enough, even labelling me as heathen, apostate, or lacking testimony. Leftists call me hypocritical for supporting a conservative religion, one with a racist, sexist, and homophobic past (and present even).

My religious beliefs have changed over the years. I’m far from your typical Mormon. I have easily dismissed traditions and cultural artefacts of right-wing Protestantism found within modern-day Mormonism. And I’ve found that Mormon scripture often coincides with my political stances, even if Mormons in general dismiss those scriptures in practice or belief.

Here are a few examples to illustrate:

Continue reading “Right-wing politics have hijacked Mormonism”

As I read these verses, my mind immediately thought upon members of the church and how they might interpret them. Continue reading Speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits

Last week, I ordained our 18-year-old son as an elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood. This was something that was important … Continue reading 2 ways Melchizedek Priesthood holders are saviours

You know, I have no memories of catcalling women or sexually propositioning women. I know now that these things are wrong, but I didn’t always know that.

I used to think it was acceptable. Society and my peers taught me that. But for some reason, I’ve never done it.

Continue reading “Why I don’t catcall women”

A couple of months ago, I attended an anti-immigration rally to counterprotest. Someone at the rally, when they saw my “No borders” sign, asked me if I locked my house, telling me it’s the same thing as immigration restrictions.

Here’s why this a false equivalence.

Continue reading “Locking my house isn’t equal to closed borders”

The justice system is broken; it’s racist. Here’s why.

Continue reading “Why the justice system is racist”

Recently, I was contemplating Jesus’s view on families, and I realized that Jesus actually seemed to have said very little … Continue reading Why did Jesus teach so little about the family?

Something I’ve been thinking about lately is the role of prophets in the LDS church. It goes without saying, I … Continue reading Is it apostasy to believe something the prophets don’t believe?