Category Archives: Current issues

Mormons and War

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Mithryn

A sociology student felt overwhelmed about having to write a paper for their capstone and wanting to do something on the topic of the church.  I put forward an idea that bugged me for a long time:   How did … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on how the LDS church impacts men

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Mithryn

Today, as I was helping my son pick out a tie, some thoughts came to me that I wanted to jot down about what impact the church has on a man. We talk, in the blogsphere, about how women are … Continue reading →

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How shall we look when we are Damned?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Mithryn

In Alma 14 Alma and Amulek are placed in prison for their beliefs by the ruling priests and politicians.  They face a kangaroo court trial and are smitten.  The whole group of leaders gathers around them and says a phrase that … Continue reading →

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Crime and Punishment

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Mithryn

John Dehlin is making waves throughout the blogsphere and LDS circles.  The LDS church is going to excommunicate him for being an outspoken LGBT ally, supporter of OW and for not being believing.  The trial is complete and for some … Continue reading →

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The top 15 (new) reasons to question in 2015

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Mithryn

This is not going to be a list like the letter to the CES Director.  This is going to be a short list (call it “Dan Petersen” length) of new issues not discussed previously by apologists or church leaders of … Continue reading →

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How a coffee shop is like an airline

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Mithryn

The topic of whether the church is growing, shrinking, thriving or failing is constantly being discussed.  From the idea in the 90’s that it would grow at a constant rate and fill the earth ( most recently stated in Mark Koltko-Rivera, … Continue reading →

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Greg Trimble insults the founding fathers, veterans and teachers in an attempt to attack atheists… why does anyone listen to him again?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Mithryn

I have just taken Trimble’s article and flipped it to so that one could see how it would sound if said in the exact reverse.  I hope this illustrates how offensive and hurtful this kind of divisive rhetoric is (oh … Continue reading →

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Bayesian thinking and the Statistical analysis of the Book of Mormon

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mithryn

News from a recent Exmo presentation rocked the world of exmos and apologists alike when a presentation suggested two entirely new books as sources for the Book of Mormon.  The Late War of the United States against Britain and The First Book … Continue reading →

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Brian Hales uses supposition and deception to accuse an amateur of the same

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Mithryn

There are few things that upset me more than a bully.  And by a bully, I mean one who is better equipped singling out and holding up for scorn someone who is not as gifted or skilled in order to … Continue reading →

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Accountability and the Church

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mithryn

On LDS.org, a search for the term “Accountability” produces a huge number of results.  It is a central topic discussed by leadership in the church.   For example This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, … Continue reading →

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