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Liberal New York Times columnist tells Romney to ‘stick that in your magic underwear’
Mormon Life says: For sure read this whole blog post.
Charles Blow, a NY Times columnist, tweeted the following: “Let me tell you this ‘Mitt Muddle Mouth:’ I’m a single parent and my kids are *amazing*! Stick that in your magic underwear.” As most...
I’m a Mormon, Not a Stereotype.
Rarely do I quote extensively from news articles or other blogs. When I see multiple copies posted without commentary, it can be boring and waste of the reader’s time. Frankly, most people don’t even care to comment probably because they have seen it a dozen times. I am going to break my own rule...
One of the best articles I have ever read debunking the supposed Mormon conspiracy
Take a gander at this great, concise article by Nate Oman.
Here are the key graphs:
"In 1902, Utah elected Reed Smoot to be its U.S. senator...."
Reporter speculates that if Mitt loses presidential race, he will become the president of the Church
Mormon Life says: Clearly, this reporter needs to do a little more research on the Church.
This was too rich not to share. A Bloomberg reporter speculates that if Romney loses the presidential race he’ll become president of the Church. "Ultimately, it isn’t hard to see Romney, whose...
Who wrote ‘Hebrews?’
This is one of those posts where I would love to get input from the collective knowledge of the Mormon blog world. What is the latest scholarly opinion on who wrote “Hebrews?” It is worth noting that the LDS Bible Dictionary says Paul was the author, although the controversy of authorship is...
–Ans, –Ites and –Isms
Mormon Life says: Politics seem to be on the mind of many lately; this is an intriguing essay discussing the challenges with choosing one party, and how that relates to his/her LDS beliefs.
For a long time, I have wrestled with the notion that I need to commit to a political party. Every time I have gone to declare an allegiance of one kind or another, something has stayed my hand. I...
Evaluating Movies (or Art in General)
Mormon Life says: Love this idea of separating "well made" from "uplifting." What do you think?
I’ve been thinking a lot since then about what makes a good movie. A lot of times, I’ll go see a movie in the theaters with some friends, and while walking out of the theater, a friend will say,...
Hiroshima Day
Mormon Life says: In memory of the many who died on August 6, 1945, this includes a quote from J. Reuben Clark about the bombing. What do you think?
I meant to post this yesterday, but somehow it got lost in all my travels back to Utah from DC. Yesterday, August 6, was the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. In that nuclear blast, over...
Dilbert has his food storage. Do you?
Mormon Life says: Brilliant.
It seems that Dilbert has readied for the upcoming economic collapse with food storage, etc.(Click link to see comic. Trust us--you want to.)
The Priesthood and the Disabled
Mormon Life says: A touching look at something remarkable that many of us have witnessed.
Picture in your mind, and it shouldn’t take much imagination, a young boy participating in the priesthood function of the Sacrament. He lowers his head during the prayers and then gleefully hands...
Pilgrimage to see an apostle
Mormon Life says: This poster makes a good point about whether we really appreciate our "St. Philips."
It has just been announced that archaeologists believe they have found the tomb of St Philip, one of the first apostles of Christ, in modern day Turkey. He died around 80 AD, possibly by beheading...
Something’s Working
Mormon Life says: People are reacting positively to the way the Church handles itself in public situations.
I’m currently at a seminar run by the Institute for Humane Studies, which is basically a libertarian think-tank designed to shepherd classical liberal thinkers into schools and positions of...
Scottish MPs Complain about BYU President’s “Homophobic” Institution After Speech to Parliament
Mormon Life says: As the author of this article says, it's unfortunate that a good man can't share a positive message without backlash because of perceptions about his religion.
BYU President Elder Cecil O. Samuelson has managed to create quite a stir here in bonnie Scotland after giving a speech before the Scottish Parliament last month. Samuelson was invited to...
Emma Watson on modesty
Mormon Life says: I like her. She isn't a perfect example of modesty, but I like what she has to say about it.
Emma Watson, the actor who plays Hermione in the all-too-popular Harry Potter films, is on record as an advocate for modesty. Here’s the quote: I find the whole concept of being ‘sexy’...
Running from the fire: serving and being served
We were now 24 hours on the run, hold up in a hotel in Santa Fe, with all of our belongings. It’s humbling and frightening to see all that you might own stuffed into 4 rubbermaid bins, a few suit cases and every duffel bag you own.I felt very alone that first morning.I got dressed and forced...
