Author Archives: Mithryn

Daniel C. Peterson: Another Day, Another Paid Bully

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mithryn

[Update 8/25/2014] Mr. Peterson’s entire talk can be found here I have to wonder if I need to apologize to Jeremy Runnells.  Before my article on “Big Lists,” FAIR hadn’t seemed to notice the CES letter.  But Jeff Lindsay replied … Continue reading →

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Bayesian thinking and the Statistical analysis of the Book of Mormon

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mithryn

News from a recent Exmo presentation rocked the world of exmos and apologists alike when a presentation suggested two entirely new books as sources for the Book of Mormon.  The Late War of the United States against Britain and The First Book … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith Translation “mistakes” timeline

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Mithryn

1823 Joseph’s Uncle’s business partner attempts to pass off ancient writing to Dr. Mitchell, same Dr. Mitchell that Joseph Smith Jr. would approach before Charles Anthon about the Book of Mormon (The Detroit Manuscript):http://www.olivercowdery.com/smithhome/2000s/charatr1.gif 1827-1830 – Book of Mormon Translation containing … Continue reading →

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A thought about walking on eggshells

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mithryn

Every few days (seems like everyday)  over on the exmormon subreddit there is a new post that reads something like the following: My [mom/father/spouse/children] found out that I don’t believe in the church.  They have [an apartment/ a room/ a … Continue reading →

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The father of all lies

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mithryn

Could it be… SATAN? On my blog, I called Brian Hales a bully for his commentary on Jeremy Runnells.  You can read that post here An interesting point is that Mr. Hales actually commented on the post: Hi Jeremy et … Continue reading →

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Brian Hales uses supposition and deception to accuse an amateur of the same

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Mithryn

There are few things that upset me more than a bully.  And by a bully, I mean one who is better equipped singling out and holding up for scorn someone who is not as gifted or skilled in order to … Continue reading →

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Boyd K. Packer and a Whole New Sin

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Mithryn

Once upon a time, my father and I attended priesthood session.  On our way there, my father commented how bad he felt for Boyd K. Packer because he always had to take the “conversation to the young men”.  He was … Continue reading →

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Accountability and the Church

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mithryn

On LDS.org, a search for the term “Accountability” produces a huge number of results.  It is a central topic discussed by leadership in the church.   For example This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, … Continue reading →

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Stop pushing the button

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Mithryn

When I was in college I learned about a very particular experiment that changed my life: The Milgram experiment in which volunteers were told the buttons they were pressing were harming another human, but were told to keep doing it by … Continue reading →

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Beholder

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Mithryn

In a recently  published article, FAIRLDS.org (renamed FAIRMormon and still not sued for it despite it being far more often taken as church sponsored when it isn’t than a dating site ever would be) contributor Kevin Christensen attacks Jeremy Runnells, the author … Continue reading →

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