by Thinker of Thoughts | Nov 19, 2013 | Mormonism
In his 1955 address “Profile of a Prophet” LDS Apostle Hugh B. Brown states, about Joseph Smith’s First Vision, “When Joseph came out of the woods, he had at least four fundamental truths, and he announced them to the world: first, that the...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Nov 11, 2013 | Military, Movies, Politics
Though rare, letters sent to prisoners of war are usually scrubbed clean of any potentially helpful information and sterilized, so to speak, prior to being delivered to the captive soldiers. A useful message may make it through if it is targeted to just the right...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Nov 11, 2013 | Military, Movies, Politics
The writers and director of this movie should be congratulated for disguising their message behind just enough hollywood glitz and special effects to let it’s subversive message make it to the silverscreen without being shut down. Major spoilers – you have...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Nov 7, 2013 | Mormonism
[toc]Most people who are familiar with race issues in the LDS church would concede that many of the early church member’s personal attitudes towards race reflect the prevailing sentiments of their time. “He was just speaking as a man” is the response...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Nov 6, 2013 | Mormonism
When I was in High school, one of my teachers, not realizing I was Mormon, interjected into a conversation about religion that “Mormon’s are a cult!” – This really ticked me off… Very likely other Mormons have had similar experiences....
