[…] and often see the lifestyle as chosen and learned, refusing to acknowledge possible biological origins. A Church News editorial observed in 1978, “Then on what basis do the adherents to this practice demand special […]
[…] took turns presenting. Our presentations could take almost any form: a brief book report, a nontechnical re search report, an analysis of an issue, or a personal position. Open discussion followed each presentation. Alice […]
An unwavering testimony of the unique and utter truthfulness of the Church is a prized possession among Mormons. I often hear members declare in testimony meetings that they have “always known the Church is true.”…
[…] of obedience and the law prohibiting murder: ” ‘He believed God. His undaunted faith carried him with breaking heart toward the land of Moriah with this young son who little suspected the agonies through […]
[…] time his life seemed to be that of an exemplary Mormon. On 29 December 1854, the Deseret News reported that seventeen-year-old Orson had arranged an original song which was performed during the intermission of […]
[…] neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28). The revisionists also search both canonical and noncanonical texts for feminine images of the divine and historical evidence of women […]
[…] notion of God as growing from a man, fabricated visions, threatened or symbolic violence to punish covenant- breaking, and perfectionism-based depression (see Ostler 1984; Roberts 1985; Bluhm et al. 1986; and Brodie 1971, 24, […]
[…] devices to get home, they pooled their money to obtain ship’s passage. Suddenly, Harvey received word that news of his excommunication may have caused a tragedy at his home in Utah. The bishop in […]
[…] walked back beneath a continuously unfolding canopy of arches. Memories flowed through me like a strong current, breaking off into a strange network of smaller streams dappled by light and shadow. One was of […]
[…] and see how things are. You’ll know how to make the right decision.” As I continued to search for answers within myself and to pray, I began to understand and accept my own feelings. […]