A Nevermo’s Take on Mormonism II

Perhaps the three main things that will come to mind when a nevermormon comes across Mormons are Missionaries, polygamy, and temple garments.  Missionaries because that’s how the majority of people will run across Mormons, at least explicitly.  They might bump into Mormons everyday, but those white shirts and ties and the name badges are literally [...]

Playing Cards: Harmless Pastime or Tool-of-the-Devil?

Several years ago, a family member was attending Scout Camp with an LDS troop. They had a rather “orthodox” member of the bishopric go up to scout camp for a few days. As happens with LDS troops, a few non-member boys were along for the trip, and one of them had brought face cards (there [...]

Thoughts on the Constantly Splintering ExMormon Movement

I’ve been watching what I’d call an “exmormon movement” happening on the Internet for the last few years, and just wanted to jot down my thoughts and opinions as to what is going on and why it’s happening.
In my opinion the transition from Mormon to Exmormon is one of moving rapidly from one absolute position [...]

Ten Questions Developed from Online LDS Discussions.

Why is faith necessary given that one is only held accountable according to his knowledge? Consider that Satan and co. rebelled despite seeing and talking with God; that Jesus, the pre-mortal Jehovah, had already attained godhood; and that children who die before 8 are saved.
 Who came up with the idea that the Kinderhook plates gave [...]