Author Archives: Mithryn

Lesson 3: The Great Apostasy

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Mithryn

Oh boy, here we go.  Actually verifiable information that we can look up, post information about, and get into detail with. “The Apostles, after the Ascension of Christ, continued to exercise the keys He left with them. But because of … Continue reading →

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Ordain Women and cultish behaviors

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Mithryn

Okay, I’ve read the press release, and I’ve heard the replies.  I have friends on both sides. So here are my thoughts for different groups outlined for each: Ordain Women members: I don’t get it.  I mean, I get wanting … Continue reading →

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Lesson 2: Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Mithryn

Original lesson here We begin with the positive claim that the doctrine and covenants:  “contain divine revelations and inspired declarations given for the establishment and regulation of the kingdom of God on the earth in the last days”  This is … Continue reading →

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Doctrine and History of the Church Seminary Manual Lesson 1: The Plan of Salvation

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Mithryn

Lesson 1: The Plan of Salvation The seminary manual begins with Boyd K. Packer’s quote about the importance of teaching the plan of salvation.  It correctly cites the source, although it is an appeal to authority, we’re going to have … Continue reading →

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Introduction and stated goals

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mithryn

The seminary manual states its goal is to: “…help youth and young adults understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life … Continue reading →

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New Seminary Manuals – Introduction

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mithryn

The LDS church has introduced a new set of seminary manuals.  In the introduction it states: Comments and corrections are appreciated. Please send them, including errors, to: Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Curriculum Services 50 East North Temple Street Salt Lake City, … Continue reading →

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The October/February Surprise – An Analysis

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Mithryn

Recently, the exmormon community lit up with the announcement that Tom “The Anointed One,” famous for having left the church after receiving his second anointing, is taking Thomas S. Monson to court for fraud. The question I have is, is … Continue reading →

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Prophet Comstock and Brigham Young. A comparison of Bioshock Infinite’s villian

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Mithryn

I recently completed Bioshock Infinite, published by 2k games Some individuals had made some commentary that the antagonist the Prophet Comstock, in some respects, resembled Brigham Young.  I picked up the game after a number of reviews placed it as … Continue reading →

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Why can’t you leave it alone?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Mithryn

After seeing the deluge of individuals on the  facebook page (and a few comments on my own blog) saying basically “Why don’t you leave other people’s faiths alone, and go find your own”, I thought it might be fun to … Continue reading →

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Mormon Bastards

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mithryn

A little thought left over from my notes: “If I am a child of God, and Jesus is the only begotten, does that make me a bastard?  Is everyone on Earth, except for Jesus, a spiritual bastard?” Given that Brigham … Continue reading →

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