Author Archives: Mithryn

Employment Advice

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mithryn

This is a summary of a post I made a long time ago, that ended up being the highest traffic to the subreddit ever. It comes from a resume writing and interviewing course. Take a piece of paper. Right now.  … Continue reading →

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Recovery Step 5. Walking away

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mithryn

I’ve dreamed of making this post ever since the day someone made a similar one on the exmormon.reddit.com site. “Well, I’m done here.  I know the church isn’t the real deal and I’m moving on with my life.  Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Kirltand Safety Society Timeline (note this was built back in January 2013)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Mithryn

Feb 22, 1816 Ohio legislature passes a law that any entity that engages in banking activities is a bank, and must therefore have a charter 1816 Total money supply in U.S. $67.3 million, mostly due to creation of Second Bank … Continue reading →

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What does the Spaulding-Rigdon timeline mean

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Mithryn

The timeline is here for all those no sure what I’m talking about: http://www.exploringmormonism.com/?p=1099 But I’ve heard the feedback and the cry: “What does it all mean?!”  So this is the TL;DR version and my supposition about events.

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Craig Criddle SpR “Translation” Timeline

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Mithryn

Craig Criddle posted the following on RfM: Here’s a hypothetical timeline for the “translation” that is consistent with the Spalding-Rigdon Theory: 1809-1814 – Spalding wrote Manuscript Found, a precursor to the BoM that contained the historical parts. around 1814 – … Continue reading →

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Spaulding-Rigdon Timeline

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Mithryn

Summary:  There is a theory that Sidney Rigdon helped Joseph Smith create the Book of Mormon based on a manuscript written by a man named Solomon Spaulding.  This timeline is a summary of all events that indicate that this theory … Continue reading →

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“You mormons are ignoramuses” – Orson F. Whitney

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Mithryn

Today’s piece of Bullshit comes from Apostle Orson F. Whitney written in the 1972 Ensign. The quote in question is as follows: “Many years ago a learned man, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, came to Utah and spoke from … Continue reading →

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Polygamy Timeline

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Mithryn

Note Age of Consent in the 1900’s: “Early English law set the age of consent at ten, the age was gradually raised over the years. In the nineteenth century, most states had set the age of consent at ten. A … Continue reading →

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Recovery Step 4.5 – or “What I learned about Depression”

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Mithryn

This bit is based on my own meandering experience. Therapists All therapists are not created equal.  Just like you might really get along with one boss, and dislike another, even though the work is the same, this is true for … Continue reading →

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Step 4- Depression

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Mithryn

The fourth stage in recovery is known as Depression. Arguably the longest phase in recovery, it is important to realize that this is a necessary phase.  The person is grieving not just for some metaphorical loss, but for the real … Continue reading →

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