The Sealed Portion of the Book of Mormon is one of those seldom discussed bits of Mormon folklore that fascinates me. Other than a brief mention every four years in the Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine class, the idea of this extra book of scripture rarely makes an appearance in LDS conversation. Ultimately, do any [...]
The idea that we “knew” our friends, families and especially our future spouses in the pre-existence was first dramatized in the novel “Added Upon” by Nephi Anderson (in 1898)! Then, in the 1970’s, there were two popular musicals that were seen by hundreds of thousands of Church members: “My Turn on Earth” and “Saturday’s Warrior“.
“My [...]
As a somewhat critical member of the Church, I am occasionally asked what do I like about the Church; why do I keep going. While not an exhaustive list, here are some of the things I like:
Roadshows
Scouting program
Members are generally honest, sociable, and have a sense of humor.
Flexibility in doctrine and practices, so we’re not [...]