Author Archives: Mithryn

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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Epic Mormon Battles of History part 1: B.H. Roberts vs. Joseph F. Smith on changes to the Book of Mormon

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

In this corner, famed historian, sporting a ‘stash that could clean a chimney, sent by the church leaders, responsible for finding the liberty jail, and obtaining many rare letters and connections in conjunction with the forming of the church –his … Continue reading →

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Order of the Arrow Ceremony – Masonic Ties

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Here is a copy of the ceremony. I think you’ll find that it has similarities to masonry (Lord Byron was a mason) that also match the temple (three knocks with a mallet, for example).

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Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at The Leonardo in SLC and what it teaches about God’s nature

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Not that they were trying. My phone blipped my picture, but at the exhibit there is a “Wooden Submarine” designed by Leonardo. The man was a mad genius as he also had diving suits, hang gliders, wooden tanks, etc. Now, … Continue reading →

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The Heber Valley Girls Camp: or the “Mormon Refugee Camp”

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

http://www.hebervalleycamp.org/ So I was recently allowed to spend some time at this camp, and thought people would appreciate the rundown. The camp itself It is very nice and reasonably priced, probably because the labor is free. The cabins have power. … Continue reading →

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A guide to talking to your family, for those who doubt

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mithryn

Please feel free to add, but here are some of the central things I’ve learned on this journey that have made being surrounded by ultra TBMs livable. Please note, this list is the flip of my “communication to the exmormon” … Continue reading →

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