Monthly Archives: January 2013

The old 6 standard missionary discussions

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Missionary Discussion Action Guide

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History of Mormons and Masturbation

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Paper about masturbation in mormonism[1] Below are select highlights from the above article with my own commentary. 1920s – 1930s manuals did not forbid masturbation, just over masturbation. From the article: Official church manuals endorsed secular books about sexuality and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current issues, Timelines | 11 Comments

Mahanna’s Economics: She was worth 12-13k.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

According to this report, dairy cattle come in at about $1,600 USD per head. An 8 cow wife would be $12,800. Granted, this was cash up front, but that’s still a reasonable cost. My wife’s wedding ring certainly puts her into the … Continue reading →

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Why did Joseph and Brigham talk about Quakers on the moon?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

It turns out there was a report in a newspaper that ran before any LDS quotes.  They were weighing in on this issue of the day… and taken in by the hoax: The Great Moon Hoax Brigham Young’s discourse on … Continue reading →

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LDS Church in New Zealand spends ≈ 50% of tithing on salaries

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Link to tax returns here[1]. Comparing the overall donations to salaries, I get the following: 2009 – 111.74% (Church run school being funded, school is shut down) 2010 – 52.81% 2011 – 50.71% 2012 – 41.06% The slowly declining ratio … Continue reading →

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Scan of the Nauvoo Expositor

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Scan of original newspaper.  Notice that about 1/3 of it is a testimony of the Book of Mormon, 1/3 is tactfully addressing polygamy, and 1/3 hints at Joseph trying to become president via a secret quorum of 50. William and … Continue reading →

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Tithing settlement: A new meaning

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

“…the priority of the Church was evidenced in their quick settlement of the matter rather than the releasing of that financial information.” Legal case against the church and the outcome: official legal brief.

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Jacob 5: Why vineyards and olives?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Jacob 5:3, “For behold, thus saith the Lord, I will liken thee, O house of Israel, like unto a tame olive tree, which a man took and nourished in his vineyard; and it grew, and waxed old, and began to … Continue reading →

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Things that make me go Hmmmm (Jokes)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Some random thoughts. Some I’ve posted before, but others are new. I imagine I could do a George Carlin style stand up routine for exmormons using these: Adam using a compass and a square; or not having a clue how … Continue reading →

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Correlation: What happened between 1890-1920 that created the modern church

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Correlation: An Uncorrelated History

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