Mormonism’s Heaven > Other Heavens
The standard western concept of heaven is boring, and everyone knows it. Why not consider a version that aims higher?
Religion
The Legalization of Gay Marriage: An Opportunity to Reinvent Ourselves
This Supreme Court ruling is a gift. It’s a chance for us to change our strategy and direction.
Do Religious Truths Need to be Boldly Defended?
General Young Women’s President Bonnie Oscarson, in her recent conference address, challenged listeners to “boldy defend” the family proclamation. But does spiritual truth really need a bold defense?
Why the Opening Prayer of the General Women’s Session Was Historical
In the General Women’s Session this fall, Sister Dorah Mkhabela of Soweto, South Africa gave the opening prayer. Many Mormons have noted the historical importance of watching the first woman of African descent to give a prayer in a conference session.
Quietly Celebrating the Civil Rights Victory of My Generation
I think we’re missing out on a very important conversation as families and neighbors. Future generations will ask us about the civil rights movement of our day, and what will we tell them? Will we remember it? Will we learn from it?
The Givenses Contest the Teaching “My ways are not your ways”
“God’s ways are not our ways”, the preacher says, hoping to dismiss our concerns and remind us of the foolishness of man’s wisdom. Terryl and Fiona Givens tackle this theme in their book, The God Who Weeps.
Jon Huntsman, Sr: Tithing Isn’t a Charitable Donation
After reading some recent debates in online Mormon forums about whether paying tithing should count as giving to charity and/or count in surveys about charitable giving, I encountered an interesting statement from Utah billionaire Jon Hunstman, Sr (he’s the father of the Jon Huntsman who ran for president in 2008). He weighed in: They require … Read more
Discussing Your Religion: Baptisms for the Dead
What Mormons think when you say “baptism for the dead” versus what non-Mormons think.
The Proverbial Elephant, Non-overlapping Magisteria, and Gifts of the Spirit
I can’t help but laugh at the ridiculous title of this post, but I swear to you that I tie all the ideas together.
Assessing the Bounds of Infallibility
Apostle Dallin Oaks tweeted the following recently:
We only say what the Spirit directs us to say at conference.