A letter concerning the belittling, shaming, and dismissive attitude towards those with doubts and those who leave.
Month: January 2019
Temple Changes Through History
The Prophet Joseph Smith taught, "Ordinances instituted in the heavens before the foundation of the world, in the priesthood, for the salvation of men, are not to be altered or changed." So let's look at how they have.
Orwellian Manipulation Tactics
In George Orwell's classic 1984, the protagonist Winston learns "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past." The Party controls the media to manipulate the populace. They alter previously printed news stories to fit the narratives of the current attitudes or objectives. People are erased from history all together, or their story altered for …
Mormon Prayers and Blessings
Mormons pray for everything. They pray that the spirit will attend a meeting and make everyone feel good. They pray to find lost car keys. They pray for a sick family member. They pray to pass an exam. They pray for safety. They pray for a miracle: that their mutual activity donuts nourish and strengthen …
2019 Temple Changes
Everyone has heard that the Mormon leaders made some changes in the endowment ceremony of the temple. Faithful members are excited. Many are relieved that women have more representation and are less subservient in the presentation (and covenanting to obey their husbands). It's an exciting day for equality in the Mormon church. But how quickly …
I Know Cognitive Dissonance Is True 