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Introduction With both religion and politics in order to create a group that can really make a difference in the world (or as I presume be exalted in the next life), it is often more important to be unified than to be “right” or perfect according to some subjective standard. Unity should be the ultimate goal, […]
Society has placed certain restrictions on the availability and use of certain addictive or harmful drugs for very good reasons. The use and distribution of both drinking and cigarette smoking are prohibited to people under a certain age… for good reason. Youth have historically been shown to be more easily manipulated and coerced into participating […]
I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! don’t do it!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, “Well, there’s so much to live for!” He said, “Like what?” I said, “Well…are you religious or […]
reposted from The BunYion Dear Sister Christensen, I’m in desperate need of your help! You see, I’m relatively new to the church and my Bishop just asked me to offer the prayer this Sunday in Sacrament Meeting. I’m nervous beyond belief! It seems like every member of the church offers such beautiful prayers, and I […]
reposted from The BunYion SALT LAKE CITY — Another group protesting for ordination was turned away from General Conference over the weekend: not Ordain Women, but Ordain Children. The group is composed of more than two hundred children ages four to eleven. Six-year-old Timmy Johnson of the Bountiful 8th Ward leads the group. His mother […]
A narrative from the pages of Dialogue:A Journal of Mormon Thought: (minor edits by me) See https:/5922/scriptural-commentary-on-only-true-church-doctrine/ “What’s a Rameumptom, Dad?” “Well, the Book of Mormon says it was a place where the Zoramites stood to worship and pray.” “But my church teacher said it was a tower that evil people used.” “I can see how someone […]
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish philosopher and scientist who, at 56, had a spiritual awakening and wrote numerous books on his theological views and related topics. Swedenborg claimed to be able to visit heaven and hell at will. His works were widely read after his death and likely had a substantial influence on Mormon Doctrine.
Oahspe has more supporting information for esoteric Mormon doctrine than any other book I’ve read. Outline 1. Oahspe’s view of the great spirit, or most high god, and how it accords with Mormonisms…
What is purity? Much like “truth”, purity is another word which often is hijacked and convoluted by society and/or organized religion. In a religious context, purity is most often associated with innocence, virginity or sexual abstinence. The suggestion by religion often is that one who is “pure” is one who has not been “corrupted” by […]
Freemasonry’s Ancient Origins The idea that masonic ritual originated in the 15th or 17th centuries is an ignorant one. Although it might be said that the modern freemasonry organization, as it is presently constituted, is a modern invention– much of the symbolism, ritual and tradition come from far older traditions. Many aspects can be definitively […]
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