... is quite remarkable. It certainly doesn't appear conform to what you might call 'Mormon Beliefs'. These are the kinds of things that people believe actually ... when discussing philosophical concepts. It is probably a very good idea to consider the difference between beliefs and belief-associated values; because in the course of this one might that: Just because some 'belief' ...

... Improved… Above all, the official Mormon church websites are a great way for anyone interested to find out about Mormonism, our beliefs and practices, on ... questions… everything you might want to know is easily available. Definitely visit the sites above, but if you have questions you want to ask a mormon directly, feel free to do it here as well. I’ll do my best to answer your ...

... we've seen with the the tea bagger fringe, conservatives are starting to weave their political beliefs into their religion. The two have become inseparable to them. And as we know, religious beliefs need not let logic intrude. ... 's Best Christian, Betty Bowers explain where that kind of thinking might lead. . . to voting against Mormon rights, of course! Mrs. Betty Bowers: Less is Mormon!

... there are the other single pitfalls (pratfalls?) just lurking for the naive young Mormon.  At first, she is overweight, but losing the weight brings a whole new set of ... thing when you start a book laughing, isn't it?  I like that she tested her beliefs which in the beginning only strengthened them.  What I struggled with was the way she tried to make deals with the Lord, never ...

... a reading of these books in light of Meyer’s Mormon faith. He argues that Meyer is providing something of an apologetic ... . Granger says: Indeed, I think that resolving her misgivings and interior conflicts as a Mormon woman in a land of non-Mormons was a major impetus ... one would find in dreams), for at least ten specific Mormon beliefs, practices, and historic events that most outsiders ...

Dear Mormon missionaries, Why are you coming to my house in the middle of the day? Wait, don't answer that. Look, you're very friendly and polite, ... secure in them. Instead of diving right in with your Jesus testimonials, why didn't you start by asking me if I had beliefs? If I'd said, well, I dunno, what are you selling?, then by all means make your presentation. But it's ...

... , ran across this question from a genuinely curious non-member that has remained unanswered: “-a lot of the posts talk about the patriarchal and sexist attitudes and beliefs of the church and I was hoping that someone could explain what exactly these were.” And I thought, hum, it would be an interesting exercise to compile a comprehensive list of feminist concerns with the church. ...

... "self-hatred", shall we? Who self-hates? A Mormon who won't admit to its Mormon beliefs because it wants to appeal to the larger evangelical Christian conservatives, ... humanists, Hindus, and other religions and there is no hating going on because we all respect each other's beliefs (the nature of liberalism is a tolerance for those who don't believe as you do). I feel sorry for ...

... ) stuff. I read the book and then read/studied through it again with a Mormon colleague who was the primary teacher in his local ward. He ... a 2001 Barna survey on key doctrinal beliefs by self-professed religious identity. In that work, Barna found ... He declared that "we evangelicals have often seriously misrepresented" Mormon beliefs and practices. "We have sinned against you," ...

... Huckabee’s question is usually raised by those who wish to smear the Mormon faith rather than clarify doctrine. “‘ ... part of the truth (see The Relationship Between Jesus and Lucifer in a Mormon Context by Bill McKeever for more information on this example). How about Gordon ... asked the LDS Church 21 questions about Mormon beliefs. Among the many good examples of doublespeak evident ...

... a Biblical perspective.  Some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which align with Meyer's Mormon beliefs.  But ultimately, Beth Felker Jones examines whether the story's redemptive qualities outshines its darkness. Cautionary, thoughtful, and ...

... from a Biblical perspective. Some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which align with Meyer’s Mormon beliefs. But ultimately, Beth Felker Jones examines whether the story’s redemptive qualities outshine its darkness." (excerpt from summary from publisher) I ...

... a Biblical perspective. Some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which align with Meyer's Mormon beliefs. But ultimately, Beth Felker Jones examines whether the story's redemptive qualities outshine its darkness. Cautionary, thoughtful, and challenging, ...

... be her perfect match. Like he was designed for her alone.”4 Part of this way of thinking comes, perhaps, from Meyer's Mormon beliefs in celestial marriage (that is, marriage that is “divine” and “intended to last beyond the grave and through eternity”). However, I suspect that here lies the major draw ...

... read Twilight or seen that New Moon saga thing. Not because we're boycotting Stephanie Meyer's Mormon beliefs, but because THE WRITING IS FOR THIRD GRADERS. And we have our GEDs, dammit. The only way we're willing to listen to this vampire angst, where prose is replaced by Meyer's perfunctory blabber, is when it's ...