Tag Archives: Doubt

conditioned to love the Monster God

Posted on June 5, 2010 by G

Here is a half-baked thought that has been marinating in the back of my head for a while: Sermons and lessons in the LDS church (and other churches too) utilize stories that condition us to accept a Monster God. What … Continue reading →

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wrong turns

Posted on May 2, 2010 by G

It has happened several times now in the past week: While driving, my mind wanders (there’s a lot for it to wander around in right now). Thinking through circumstances, wondering about actions made and decisions coming up… When suddenly… I … Continue reading →

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To Some It Is Given

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Mraynes

by mraynes I was introduced recently to the work of up-and-coming Tel Aviv street artist, Know Hope. I don’t know that much about street art but I was deeply touched by his simple and profound messages of hope and love, especially … Continue reading →

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The Skewers of Religion

Posted on January 6, 2010 by G

By G “If you could take the skewers of religion, those that riddle your frame, make you aware every time you move- if you could withdraw the scimitars of religion from your mental and moral systems- could you even stand?” … Continue reading →

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you say that like it's a BAD thing

Posted on August 21, 2009 by G

by G Atheism- the absence of belief in the existence of deities. At a large family dinner a few years ago, the conversation turned to the topic of one of my cousins (not present at this gathering). It had been … Continue reading →

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The Double-Bind

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Mraynes

Mary and Eve Originally uploaded by Hi, I’m G by mraynes About a month ago I had the opportunity to attend an all day conference about the dynamics of gender violence in the South Asian community. The conference was put … Continue reading →

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body and blood and tears in church

Posted on April 17, 2009 by G

by G When I stopped attending the LDS church last year I started visiting  other local worship services and I found myself in the embarrassing situation of weeping in public.  (Two Sundays in a row!)   It started at the Episcopalian … Continue reading →

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Gold Plated Enigma

Posted on April 3, 2009 by G

by G [here's what my Book of Mormon looks like on the inside] Something I struggled with when re-negotiating my faith in the church, was to find the exact location of the Book of Mormon in the grand scheme of … Continue reading →

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openly apostate church goer?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by G

by G Just shy of a year ago I stopped attending church. I no longer believed what the church taught and had gotten to the point where sitting through three hours of it was both numbing and excruciating. But I … Continue reading →

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Only 22% of Mormons Believe in Evolution?

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Caroline

by Caroline   While I struggle with a lot of faith issues, I have not – as yet – doubted the existence of God (male and female). Like most Mormons, I am quite happy to believe in God. I also … Continue reading →

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