My Talk with Missionaries – Mormons are still racist.
(Names of Missionaries withheld to protect identity.) The Book of Mormon is cherished as the word of God among those who believe and follow the teachings. It is taught as […]
Labels – Dallin H. Oaks
LABEL – a classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive. (Oxford Dictionary) Earlier this week Dallin H. Oaks responded to […]
Who is Responsible for Lamanite Truth? Part 3 of 3
This series of three posts have been leading up to some changes that are coming to the blog. At the end of the article I will share more about that. […]
Who is Responsible for Lamanite Truth? Part 2 of 3
It is always the same, once again I don’t know how to feel. Every year Thanksgiving Day rolls around and I get excited to stuff my face with many of […]
Who is Responsible for Lamanite Truth? Part 1 of 3
I grew up loving Christmas and believing Santa was real. The idea of Santa alone didn’t make Christmas magical. All the Christmas movies, cookies, and excitement over presents all played into making Santa […]
Stop Making Missionaries Lie
“Lamanite” issues do not only effect so called “Lamanites”, they effect all members of the church. If any member of the church values both youth and honesty the lies must stop. I am constantly telling […]
The Racist God
My spirit was broken by the shapes I tried to bend into. The shapes of righteousness and perfection always seemed impossible to achieve. I needed more than anything to not just feel worthy, […]
The Lamanite Lie Is Not Done In Ignorance
In a recent conversation with a friend – I was asked to clarify a few things I had told him in a prior conversation. He wanted to know why I […]
Religion and Heritage
Russel Ballard called Jane Manning James, “a most remarkable disciple who faced difficult challenges.” I agree, and I think Ballard was sincere in this. I think many of the leaders […]
