In the LDS church, marriage is the highest ordinance that you can receive in this life. It is required to fully become like God and is intertwined all throughout Mormon theology. A husband and wife are sealed together for all…
Author: Patrick
Recently I listened to a debate concerning abuse in the LDS church. It turned out to not be a debate, instead both sides just stated their talking points. However, it did get me thinking about whether there is abuse in…
Online I have seen many people talking about this or that thing the LDS church is doing. All these things are helpful and certainly informative. However, these individuals or groups seem to never quite reach the logical conclusion for whatever…
As a member of the LDS church, I never once questioned Elijah’s visit to the Kirtland temple. I had no need, and it was always described as a matter of fact. However, when I started to really critically examine things…
In the LDS church, the Kirtland temple dedication is certainly seen as a special time. However, it is rarely given anything more than a brief mention. I honestly don’t even recall ever having an actual discussion about it. It is…
This is something that I never thought that I would do. However, I feel compelled to respond to a video which Michelle Stone, from 132 Problems: Revisiting Mormon Polygamy recently put out. This is in no way critical of her,…
In Christianity, and especially remnant Mormonism, there is a small but growing segment of people who believe they can achieve a life of perfection, or sinlessness as it is referred to. This group is getting more vocal and increasing in…
In the LDS church the temple ordinances, which include the Endowment and Sealing, are thought of as the crowning ordinances in the gospel. However, there is an additional ordinance that is specifically concealed from members, that of the second anointing….
I went through the LDS Endowment in 1999 and honestly didn’t know what to expect. Prior to that point, I had taken a temple prep class however that class is almost useless in preparing individuals for the temple. This is…
In the LDS church the phrase “iron rod” is immediately recognized by almost everyone. This is because it is a core part of the vision of the Tree of Life and because it by itself is quite distinct. If anyone…