Author Archives: Mithryn

Prayer circles in your home

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Local stake and ward prayer circles were organized and conducted until May 3, 1978, when the First Presidency announced that all prayer circles should be discontinued except those performed in a temple as part of an Endowment ceremony (See Spencer … Continue reading →

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Wildcat banks and the Kirtland Safety Society: Another FAIRLDS farce

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

FAIR’s Description: 4.1 Wildcat Banks An almost amusing claim by some critics is that the Safety Society was a wildcat bank. It seems likely this claim is based on the expectation that most readers today don’t know what a wildcat … Continue reading →

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Tax-exempt status and black people: How the government can change God’s mind

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

The following is a list of websites that address the loss of tax exempt status. I don’t know that there is a smoking gun that would convince a member, but the crowd here should be able to read and enjoy: … Continue reading →

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Satan is author of Republican Party: Wilford Woodruff

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

May 24, 1892: “I was called upon by two City Councillors and one Baptist minister. A card from Joseph F. and John Henry Smith was read and published in the stand and against the speech of Moses Thatcher saying that … Continue reading →

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Treasure Hunting Guide featuring Joseph Smith

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

http://josephantley.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/treasure-seeking-rituals-topical-guide-oct.pdf

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Abraham Woodruff Quote about polygamy must produce children every year.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Abraham Woodruff: “…no year will ever pass, whether it be in this country [Mexico], in India, or wherever, from now until the coming of the Saviour, when children will not be born in Plural Marriage. And I make this prophecy … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith III rightful successor quotes

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Where Hofmann may have gotten the idea (1844 blessing found, members of church react). Included is the foundation for Sidney’s claim that, yes, he was to watch over the church when Joseph was gone. Also, a quote stating that the … Continue reading →

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Critical Thinking, Logic, and Skepticism for Children Course: Lesson 2

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Lesson 2 Opening Song (First two verses): If there’s a question bothering your brain That you think you know how to explain You need a test Yeah, think up a test If it’s possible to prove it wrong You’re going … Continue reading →

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Critical Thinking, Logic, and Skepticism for Children Course: Lesson 1

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Lesson 1 Song[1]: We will be singing this song as part of our opening song: If there’s a question bothering your brain                                     … Continue reading →

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Polygamy Laws in effect in Joseph Smith’s day

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Revised Laws of Illinois, 1833, p.198-99: Sec 121. Bigamy consists in the having of two wives or two husbands at one and the same time, knowing that the former husband or wife is still alive. If any person or persons … Continue reading →

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