Author Archives: Mithryn

“No Official Doctrine”

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mithryn

Things the LDS Church has no official position on (According to FAIRMormon): 1) Evolution[1] which is funny because the Garden of Eden, The Fall, Noah’s flood and such all are impacted by this concept 2) The Official location of the … Continue reading →

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Baloney detector and kids

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Mithryn

A great post.  Just going to link to it without further commentary: http://parent.co/how-to-help-your-kids-build-a-better-bs-detector/ And animations mentioned in the article: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/02/09/critical-thinking/

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Lds.reddit.com archives – How to talk to a family or friend leaving the church

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mithryn

Original Link First, I don’t mean this to be snarky, sarcastic, or hateful. I genuinely want to help people on the TBM side of the equation see what common phrases in the church mean to someone who is doubting/has left … Continue reading →

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From the /r/LDS archives – 18 year olds and alcoholism on Missions

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mithryn

A few of my posts from earlier times have been resurrected from the subreddit lds.reddit.com.  I produce them whole cloth without edits or updates over the next few pages.  I will also link back to the originals but please be … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Bias and 2 4 6

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mithryn

I’ve had good success with this video in helping kids to understand bias.  I pause it frequently and let them make their guesses (writing down their guesses if they can write) and let them “get it wrong” along with the … Continue reading →

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Leadership and data conference notes

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Mithryn

Recently I attended a great multi-industry conference.  A few things speakers said impacted me.  They are included here without spin, but simply allowing the reader to take the context of LDS leadership in connection with the quotes. “To solve any problem … Continue reading →

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The risk of being a Mormon

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mithryn

Learn something? Please consider DONATING HERE to support my personal project to help people learn about the Mountain Meadows Massacre   I think most members of the LDS faith are Risk Averse.  They are not likely to gamble, they seek steady employment, … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bias

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Mithryn

Think this was a great post? DONATE HERE to support my personal project to help Mormon history become 20% cooler At my work we had a seminar about Breaking bias by Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson.  And if there is one thing all … Continue reading →

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Mathematical proof the church is wrong about marriage

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mithryn

Campaign for the animated MMM here: DONATE Marrying young and early is not as successful a method as what is presented.  Whether or not any two people CAN live together, happiness is better predicted by mathematics.  Also bonus on how … Continue reading →

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Extra History treatment of the Mountain Meadows Massacre

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Mithryn

I dreamed a crazy dream. That we could animate a discussion of the Historical event: “The Mountain Meadows Massacre”. A third party has accepted the challenge to do this for a reasonable price. DONATE HERE Explanation of common questions here: … Continue reading →

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