I hope you all followed the appropriate guidelines this Valentine’s Day, or at least celebrated polygamist-style. Other options include dancing, falling in love, or sharing secrets of a happy marriage, sentimental songs, and nerd-love poetry and cards. Maybe offer your companion this romantic Doctrine and Covenants Reference Companion! Sadly, the…
Review of Saturday’s Warrior, complete with movie times
Saturday’s Warrior.  My mother always thought since my sister was born on a Saturday during a rain storm this was really fitting.  Now my sister is 30 years old + it seems a bit odd that Saturday lasted so long.  I’m sure in another 20 years this will seem even…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day – evening
A new take on the missionary position: See the rest of the photo shoot here:Â http://mormonmissionarypositions.com/ My now favorite Mormon missionary themed position:
Why do some Mormons equate their religion with their personal identity?
In a recent discussion with some devout Mormon family members, I framed the Noah and the Ark myth as just that, a myth. Immediately they took offense and claimed I was attacking them. I proceeded to explain that I do think it is perfectly reasonable – actually, more than that,…
Gregory Prince Doesn’t Care About Freethinker-People?!?
In the Fall 2011 issue of Dialogue (44:3), Gregory Prince interviews Shaun A. Casey about religion and presidential politics in light of his recently published book, “The Making of a Catholic President: Kennedy vs. Nixon 1960.” Just one page in is this exchange: Prince: When was the religion of the…
Sunday in Outer Blogness: Choices Edition!!
This past week we congratulated 2012’s Brodie Award Winners! Most recipients were pleased, but… well, let’s just say I hope we won’t have to call on the Mormon Alumni Association Legal Defense Fund… 😉 I think one of the wisest pieces I read this past week was mostly a quote…
Utah State Legislature drafting Nondiscrimination Bill
The Utah State Legislature is currently drafting a bill for housing and employment nondiscrimination for LGBTs statewide after months of closed door discussions. Good, right? Well, here’s the scary part: one of the sticking points is whether churches as institutions should be exempt from the discrimination ban, or if adherents…
Congratulations 2012 Brodie Winners!!!
There were some pretty close races, but they’re over now — the results are in!!! Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who participated! Year-long awards for people and websites: Best New Blog or Podcast: Infants on Thrones Best Discussion Forum: Exmormon Reddit Best Humor/Satire Site or Blog: LDS (Mormon)…
Bishop’s Guide to Same-sex Attraction posted, and then removed
Check out this cache of a Bishop’s Guide to Same-Sex Attraction that the Church posted and then took down. (Note: Link is no longer functional.) Such documents are useful because they give a snapshot of everyday policy and counseling advice that affects millions of lives. One can also get a…
Sunday in Outer Blogness: Scholarship Edition!
Don’t forget: The Brodie Awards are on the home stretch! If you haven’t finished checking out all of the fantastic nominees — or if you want to do some last-minute campaigning — it’s now or never!! Now, on to this week’s topic! No, we’re not actually offering a scholarship (though…