theMormonMind

Striving to Enlighten the Latter-day Saint Mind

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 […]

Molly

I had the opportunity not long ago to join a conversation about the Church.  A good friend of mine was carrying on a dialogue with his sister.  Both are Latter-day Saints, but each one looks at the Church very differently. 

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 […]

The Fear Factor

As a Latter-day Saint, I knew I belonged to God’s true church.  With that union came the blessings of revealed light and knowledge, and the authority of the Priesthood of God.  I believed that the principles and doctrines I was being taught were pure and true, that the Book of Mormon was “the most correct of any […]

“I know the Church is True”

When I was a Latter-day Saint, I attended a lot of meetings. And in those meetings, I heard a lot of testimonies. And, honestly, I can’t recall a single one that didn’t contain the phrase “I know this church is true.” If you’re a Mormon, you can’t really call it a testimony unless you’ve repeated […]

We’re “On the Air!”

Welcome to theMormonMind!  I’ve just got the site up and running, and I’m looking forward to some great discussion and productive interaction.
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