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How Did Mormons Grow So Fast? They Changed How They Counted
Started May 6 0 Replies 2 Likes
Here's an interesting piece I found about how the church reckons its membership numbers. All in all I think the church is dying, and it doesn't matter how they play with the numbers. …Continue
Mormons in the real world Article
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Mar 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This is a perfect insight into the Mormon mindset. A father laments that his daughter has a hard life because she has strayed from the church. It is worth a read. …Continue
Reading without Understanding
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elcid Dec 22, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Growing up my family read the Book of Mormon aloud every morning before school from Kindergarten until sometime when I was in junior high. We made it through the entire book many times, on my own I…Continue
Using Mormon Logic
Started this discussion. Last reply by ingle92protege Nov 14, 2011. 25 Replies 1 Like
Here are some questions I had about the universe that arose while I believed in Mormon doctrine.How can Elohim and Mrs. Elohim who both have bodies of flesh and bone have sex and make spirit…Continue
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Nicholas posted a videoExamining Mormonism 6 (The Book of Abraham)
The book of Abraham is considered modern scripture by the Mormon church. It was translated from some ancient egyptian papyrus by Joseph Smith. Join me as I e...
coloradodiva liked Nicholas's discussion How Did Mormons Grow So Fast? They Changed How They CountedNicholas posted a discussionHow Did Mormons Grow So Fast? They Changed How They Counted
Here's an interesting piece I found about how the church reckons its membership numbers. All in all I think the church is dying, and it doesn't matter how they play with the numbers. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/05/how-did-mormons-grow-so-f_n_1479579.html?ref=religion See More
Nicholas posted a videoPenn Jillette: An Atheist's Guide to the 2012 Election
http://bigthink.com Penn Jillette rates the various candidates for the U.S. Presidency from the perspective of an atheist.
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Sad story but we do not know all the details. Had a pregnant daughter who had to prove us wrong. She judged herself. All I could do is love and give support. She has turned out great, and very successful. Have a TBM friend who has 2 kids by the…"
Nicholas posted a discussionMormons in the real world Article
This is a perfect insight into the Mormon mindset. A father laments that his daughter has a hard life because she has strayed from the church. It is worth a read. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1016&sid=19248501 See More
Nicholas replied to loveslabourslost's discussion Sister H, I baptize you for and in behalf of Anne Frank, who is dead...."I have heard Mormons say that they will all be baptized sooner or later. So the church will get them, just later, possibly in the much anticipated "millennium". "
Nicholas liked soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be runNicholas replied to DoctorDahesh's discussion Some Answered Questions on Dr. Dahesh and Mormonism"I never recall saying that god does not exist. I do not believe that god or gods exist, hence I am an agnostic atheist. One cannot know that god does not exist. I also never said that you did not see Dr. Dahesh. I have no idea what was or…"
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- Relationship Status (single, partner, etc):
- Single
- About Me:
- I was raised a Mormon but around the age of sixteen I realized I was a hypocrite and I stopped calling myself a Mormon, first out of guilt but then out of disbelief in the church.
- Interests and Hobbies:
- Watching youtube vids, gardening, traveling, photography, and discussing religion
- Favorite Books:
- Utopia, A Confession and Other Religious Writings, 1984, Animal Farm, Redwall.
- Favorite activity after mormonism?
- Coffee!
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End Times Tirade
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 3:00am 15 Comments 0 Likes
The home teachers came by a few days ago and we (my mother, her parents, and I) had a lovely chat, even though I don’t agree with their beliefs. However one thing that came up struck me as odd, to understand it here’s a little background. My grandmother is what I would call a Mormon survivalist. She is 73 and has told me she won’t die, but that she’ll be “twinkled” and she oftentimes brings up the fact that one day we are all going to head back east to Missoura, yes Missoura, to build up…
Continue Eternal Regression Ramble
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:12am 9 Comments 1 Like
While I was still a Mormon I had an interesting thought cross my mind. Why do we worship Elohim? Elohim was once a man, and had a father-god of his own. Why do we not worship him, because without this God neither Elohim nor we would exist? Better yet why do we not worship this God’s father, Elohim’s grandfather? Following this vein, why do we not worship the very first God, the ultimate creator and the guy who set all of this up? However this original God is never talked or even thought…
Continue Totalitarianism and Mormonism
Posted on October 17, 2011 at 2:15am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I have noticed a lot of similarities between the goals of totalitarian regimes of the past several decades and The Millennium as described by Mormons. This thought has been bouncing around in my head for a few years now; I was even chided for bringing it up by a devout, yet short tempered Mormon. Here is a list of similarities I have found, please feel free to correct or add.
- A thousand year empire
- Over the entire earth
- Ruled by one…
Two Plans and some ass-kissing
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 1:00am 2 Comments 5 Likes
So awhile ago I made a post where I examined some ways I used to think as a Mormon and asked the community to respond with their own thoughts. Recently the user Lapsed (thanks for bringing this up btw) made a point about how choosing Satan's plan in the premortal existence sounds better than Jesus'. This made me think about why Elohim chose Jesus over Satan. Satan's plan sounds better. EVERYONE gets to come home and be with Elohim, families can be together forever and all that warm fuzz.…
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- At 5:22pm on July 9, 2011,
MikeUtah said… - Welcome Nicholas! Glad to have you. I grew up in Orem and still live in Utah Valley. Enjoy the site and community.
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