by Thinker of Thoughts | Feb 6, 2014 | Mormonism
The recent court summons of Thomas S Monson on charges of fraud have brought the issue of tithing to the forefront. The charge of fraud hinges upon the accusation that Church leaders, of which Monson is the corporation sole, induced the plaintiffs to pay annual tithes...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Jan 28, 2014 | Mormonism
Many former mormons have been waiting with baited breath for a new essay to appear on the Church Official Website. These essays have been regularly appearing in the “Gospel Topics” section of the website since the last quarter of 2013. The reason that the...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Jan 24, 2014 | Mormonism
There is a helpful analogy that has been passed around among some faithful mormons helping them to reconcile some of the troubling issues in church history. It is not my analogy and I can’t take credit for it, but I think it does provide some thought provoking...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Jan 18, 2014 | Mormonism
In one of his last and most famous sermons, Joseph Smith spoke passionately about the importance of knowing the true character of God. ” If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves” he stated, compelling his audience to...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Jan 17, 2014 | Mormonism
“The Life of Heber C Kimball” is a Biography of Heber Kimball written by the Orson F Whitney in 1888. Whitney was a historian and prior Editor of the LDS publication “The Millennial Star”. Subsequent to publishing this book Whitney was given a...
