Talk on Things and Stuff is a new series on this blog in which the puppet persona of Thinker of Thoughts (a.k.a. Bomonomo) sits down and talks with various personalities in the former Mormon community.
Bomonomo (a.k.a. Thinker of Thoughts)
Why puppets? Well – the reasons are 3 fold. First, many people coming out of Mormonism are uncomfortable being too open and public about their views because of strong negative social consequences of shunning and ostracism in Mormon culture. In places where one’s professional and employment standing may be adversely affected by leaving Mormonism, the stakes are even higher. The anonymity of puppets can reduce this danger. Second, displacement of the individuals persona to the puppet may soften the negative reactions that people have when listening to things which contradict previously held emotionally charged views. Third, I have a bunch of puppets sitting around and am trying to find ways to use them.
Note that the puppetry is not perfect – far from it. You want perfect? Watch the muppets.
Episode 1 – Fridge Profet
Part 1 – Background and Journey Through Mormonism:
Part 2 – The Origin and Philosophy of the Church of the Fridge:
Many people who have been navigating a transition out of traditional correlated Mormonism have enjoyed the internet musings of the web blog ChurchOfTheFridge.com. It’s creator and primary author goes by the name “Fridge Profet.” His blog and writings captured the attention of enough readers that he was awarded a 2013 Brodie award for “Best New Blog”
Fridge Profet
For our first episode of “Talk on Things and Stuff”, we sit down with Fridge Profet and discuss his life in Mormonism, journey of discovery and what led to his departure from the church. In part 2 of the interview we discuss the genesis and philosophy of the Church of the Fridge and how he became the Profet.
