Some perspective on believing in “false” churches

It is my opinion, as an atheist, that everyone who is in a church is in a false one (false in the sense of “not true”, not false in the sense of “not really a church”). Religious people who subscribe to the “only one True Church/True Religion” idea should almost agree with me, because [...]

A Nevermormons Take On Mormons

My interest in Mormonism has waned lately, but I’ll write a few posts for cinepro since he thinks my thoughts worthwhile enough to be included along with other luminaries.
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A Nevermos take on Missions
I’ll try to be polite, but the idea of going off to serve two years, without constant contact with family, paying for it [...]

Unusual LDS Youth Conferences in Texas(?!)

LDS Youth Group Scrambles to find Summer Activities
Scott Simpson, Rocky Mountain News
May 05, 2008
After completing a memorable four day handcart pioneer reenactment last August, the Young Men and Young Women of the Killeen, Texas Stake for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) were looking forward to another memorable summer youth activity. Their [...]

Loose or Tight translation? Please make up your mind!

When it comes to theories regarding the Book of Mormon translation, apologists find themselves basing their arguments on one of two different theories.
The first theory is best described as a “Tight” Theory of Translation, where it is believed that the text of the Book of Mormon was given to Joseph Smith through divine means, and [...]