theMormonMind

Striving to Enlighten the Latter-day Saint Mind

Some Observations on Mormonism

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[The following is a transcript of a presentation I gave at a local church on November 16, 2008.]
Introduction           
            Good morning brothers and sisters.  The first thing I want to do is express what an honor it is to be here with you this morning.  I never dreamed that I would have the […]

The FLDS and Mormon Polygamy

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[The following is a transcript of a presentation I gave at my church on May 21, 2008.] 
 
 
 

Lifting the Veil of Polygamy

Please take a few minutes to enjoy this informative new video from Living Hope Ministries.
Having been out of the Church for nearly two years now, I’ve done a lot of reading and studying about polygamy.  I found this video to be a fresh and welcome insight into the lives of women caught up in the […]

Sour Milk

A friend of mine sent me a link to a youtube video the other day.  It’s comprised of short clips taken from a address given by Robert Millet on March 11, 2004, to the Mission Prep Club - a group of young Mormons preparing for a mission.  Millet was formerly the Dean of Religious Education […]

Just Sign on the Dotted Line…

When a patient meets with his physician about a potentially life-altering medical procedure, the physician is morally and ethically obligated to inform the patient as to any and all important issues.  The risks, the potential gains, the reasons for the procedure, the qualifications of those performing the procedure, his success rates - all of these things […]

What Was I Thinking?

During my years as a member of the Church, I never questioned my belief in my free agency.  I was certain that I was completely free to make any choice I wanted, and to think any way I wanted. 
But after leaving the Church, I came to the shocking realization that my thoughts and choices were […]