Author Archives: Mithryn

2016 Lesson 4: Studying the Scriptures

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Mithryn

Lesson 4: Studying the Scriptures Activity: Self-Assessment Survey I actually kind of like this approach.  Helping the student take an assessment of their current interest level isn’t a bad idea.  Note, the manual clearly states that the results should not … Continue reading →

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Lesson 3: The Role of the Learner

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Mithryn

Lesson 3: The Role of the Learner This… this is an odd lesson.  It is the moral equivalent of a Science teacher saying to science students that they will only feel gravity if they ponder about gravity.  Like they would … Continue reading →

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Lesson 2, 2016 – The Plan of Salvation

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Mithryn

Lesson 2 The Plan of Salvation I know what you’re thinking.  “The Plan of Salvation comes from The Book of Abraham”.  It’s a uniquely mormon doctrine.  Why is that Lesson 2? “A brief overview of the ‘plan of happiness’ … , if … Continue reading →

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Lesson 1 2016 – Introduction to the New Testament

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Mithryn

Introduction to the new Testament The New Testament is primarily a record of the mortal life, teachings, and Atonement of Jesus Christ, the establishment of His Church, and the ministries of His early disciples as He continued to guide them … Continue reading →

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Seminary for 2016 – New Testament

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Mithryn

Another school year approaches, and another year for Seminary Students to learn, grow, and be taught logic and critical thinking via the church.  As such I continue my seminary evaluation: In addition to accomplishing these aims, you are to help … Continue reading →

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If I’m wrong…

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Mithryn

 

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Scott Gordon lies, deceives and misdirects his audience while accusing others of lying, deceiving and misdirecting about the church

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mithryn

We’re not the church, but here’s why we’re actually the church. Appeal to authority, appeal to authority… 3:00 – Evils of Google getting answers 3:15 – Evils of exmormons and how FAIR helps 3:16 – tears already there. Wow. Hard … Continue reading →

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Ad-hominem against Statisticians

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Mithryn

Recently a blog post claims: There is no exodus from the Church. In fact, just the opposite. It then insults people who get their Statistics degree from “The University of Reddit”. The article fails to cite even a single source … Continue reading →

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Super Heroes

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Mithryn

The LDS Organization is not opposed to mentioning superheroes in their talks to infantize their audience.  The frequently use Marvel and DC heroes of examples of how grown people can be embarrassingly naive.  From a creepy story about a crippled … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Tyler Glenn (of the Neon Trees) about Trash

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Mithryn

[Update 5/27/2016:  You know what happens if you write someone… they respond; unless they are a General Authority or apologist at FAIRMormon and your point is valid.  Here is Tyler Glenn’s response.  I think it addresses all my concerns nicely, … Continue reading →

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