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Pure Mormonism
http://PureMormonism.blogspot.com/
Sifting the true teachings of Mormonism from the myths and distortions commonly promoted within the modern LDS Church.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 157 )
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My Testimony Of The Church
Previously: "Of Alms and Offerings" Recently a young lady I do not know, having discovered this blog, sent me a friend request on Facebook so she could engage m... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
My Testimony Of The Church
Every now and then I will hear from someone who demands to know if I have a testimony of the Church. Recently a young lady I do not know, having discovered... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Of Alms And Offerings
(Previously: "Why Do We Keep Celebrating Our Disobedience?")Back in December, I posted a piece here showing how most of us have been acting contrary to... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Of Alms And Offerings
Back in December, I posted a piece here showing how most of us have been acting contrary to doctrine regarding what constitutes a proper tithe, and how the... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Why Do We Keep Celebrating Disobedience?
Wouldn't it be something if Americans decided to declare a national Day of Repentance? Three years ago the tiny country of Papua New Guinea instituted just... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Danger Is My Middle Name
A Very Dangerous Man I got a bit of a chuckle out of an email I received the other day. It was from a woman named Carol from a ward I used to live in, and she... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Wilford Woodruff's Pants Are On Fire
It's a good thing my testimony of the gospel is no longer dependent on the teachings of the living prophets, because the living prophets sure can disappoint.... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Wilford Woodruff's Pants Are On Fire
It's a good thing my testimony of the gospel is no longer dependent on the teachings of the living prophets, because the living prophets sure can disappoint.... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Training Day
(Previous entry: Bad Science, Weird Science, and Strange Mormon Prophecy) I recently received this email from an online friend who happens be serving as bishop... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Training Day
(Previous entry: Bad Science, Weird Science, and Strange Mormon Prophecy)I recently received this email from an online friend who happens be serving as bishop o... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Bad Science, Weird Science, And Strange Mormon Prophecy
(Previous entry: City Creek: How Did We Come To This?)I was never one of those people who saw science as the natural enemy of religion. Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
City Creek: How Did We Come To This?
As a child of the '50s, one of my heroes was The Lone Ranger, portrayed on TV by Clayton Moore. Later, as an adult, I carried on a brief correspondence with... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Are We Paying Too Much Tithing?
(Previous Entry: The Opposite of Fear)We Latter-day Saints have become so accustomed these days to having false doctrine preached at us in church that we... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2012 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Opposite of Fear
If you happened to follow the comment section following my last post, you will have read how several readers of this blog came together and discussed ways to... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Rock Waterman Audio Glut
I don't get around to posting pieces here as often as I would like, but as with home teaching, I do try to get at least one in before the end of the month. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lake Wobegon Mormons
Last month an anonymous reader left a comment which read in part:"This is the most disgusting thing I've ever read in my life. I don't know what's worse: the... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Bring Ye All The Tithes Into The Stores
Like most of you, I spend an excessive amount of time watching YouTube videos. Some of these video clips are funny, while others are unsettling. Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Who You Callin' Apostate?
Sometimes I have to just wryly smile and shake my head when someone stumbles upon this blog, then writes in to tell me I'm an apostate. I don't get it. This sit... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2012 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Over-Ruling Jesus
It was never my intention to use this blog as a forum for ragging on my fellow latter-day Saints. I prefer shining love and light around as much as the next... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Christ On Trial
(Previous: "What Is The Law of the Land?") It has been an informal custom of mine at Easter time to watch The Greatest Story Ever Told or King of Kings when the... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY