Imperfect faith
In our elders quorum class, we were discussing Larry S. Kacher’s talk from the April 2022 general conference, titled “Ladder … Continue reading Imperfect faith
Category: Faith
Is faith hoping for things which are not seen, which are true?
Hoping for things that are unseen but are true isn’t faith. Let me explain why. Continue reading Is faith hoping for things which are not seen, which are true?
Why I’m struggling (and it’s not what you think)
This weekend has been trying for me. Since the church’s policy change regarding same-sex marriages was leaked on Thursday, my … Continue reading Why I’m struggling (and it’s not what you think)
What does the excommunication of John and Kate mean for the Bloggernacle?
I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but the New York Times reports that John Dehlin and Kate Kelly face excommunication … Continue reading What does the excommunication of John and Kate mean for the Bloggernacle?
Is Religion Compatible with the Scientific Method
I’ve touched on this before, but felt that the general consensus was that faith is at least as reliable as … Continue reading Is Religion Compatible with the Scientific Method
The sandy soil of reason and logic
From the July 2008 issue of the Ensign, I found something interesting (emphasis mine): We come to know the truth … Continue reading The sandy soil of reason and logic
Staying away because of others.
The other day, I visited someone who is LDS but who no longer attends church. She said it is because … Continue reading Staying away because of others.
Abish
While reading about Abish last night (see Alma 19), I couldn’t help think about her situation. When she was younger, … Continue reading Abish
What do you fear to be wrong about most?
I was reading a post over at apophenia a couple of days ago where she posted on the thought provoking … Continue reading What do you fear to be wrong about most?
Interpretive Beliefs
Can an active, participating Mormon have beliefs that do not correspond to scriptural interpretations of the prophets? do all his/her … Continue reading Interpretive Beliefs