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 …
A Sincere Heart And Real Intent
The testimony gaining process is none other than cognitive behavioral therapy applied through a religious lens.
Policy Vs. Doctrine
This morning on twitter someone told me that when it came to blacks and the priesthood, "Redacting of commandments and/or policy is not doctrinal change". What's the difference between a policy and doctrine if it is the will of God? Isn't a revelation from God on how he wants something to be done a commandment? …
Rebranding The Church
President Monson and the Mormon church launched a campaign in 2010 called "I'm A Mormon". A website was created for members to create a profile and share about their life and what being Mormon meant to them. The idea being that everyone could show the world that Mormons are like everyone else. They work, read …
Cognitive Dissonance And The Spirit
Cognitive dissonance is the psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously. The contradictions aren't limited to thoughts and beliefs only. The dissonance can occur between beliefs and behaviors, attitudes and behaviors, or beliefs and attitudes. The discomfort is triggered by a situation in which a belief of a person clashes with new …
I Know Cognitive Dissonance Is True 