For those interested, check it out. Former Massachusetts governor, Republican Mitt Romney formally throws his hat in the ring for the presidency today. Romney comes to the contest as successful …
My Reflections from My Interview with Richard Bushman
Most of you will likely consider this a rambling mess, but I wanted to post my reflections from my interview with Richard Bushman somewhere–so I’m doing it here. I include …
Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 2: The Rise of Mormon Fundamentalism
Please click here to support Mormon Stories by “Digging” this podcast, or click on the post link above to find the “Sustain This!” button. In part 2 of this 5 …
Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 1: Polygamy Within The Early LDS Church
Please click here to support Mormon Stories by “Digging” this podcast, or click on the post link above to find the “Sustain This!” button. This video begins part 1 of …
Seeking Comments/Questions for My Next Interview: Polygamy Spokeswoman Anne B. Wilde
OK…I’ve lined up my next interview–Anne B. Wilde, spokeswoman for Principle Voices. I met her at the Sunstone symposium last August–and she is an amazingly delightful woman. I hope to …
AskGramps.com, Moregoodfoundation.org, and the Desperate Need for Official Answers
The More Good Foundation is referring people to a newer web site entitled: http://www.askgramps.org. Generally it seems to be a well-intended, good hearted, somewhat informative repository of unofficial answers (and …
“Only the Gospel” Video, LDS Teen Motivation, and the Mormon World View
Published by a youtube user entitled “ldsteencenter“, this new video is powerfully interesting. The primary audio track is a female singing “I know that my Redeemer lives.” The video track …
The “Mormon Theology in 6 Minutes” Video, Digg.Com, YouTube.com and the Web 2.0
Because of my interest in Mormon Studies, a work colleague today pointed me to http://www.digg.com, one of the top news sites for the technology industry. The link he pointed me …
A Consolidated List of “Highlights” So Far on Mormon Stories
For those who’ve joined us recently–I’ve created a consolidated list of the major works I’ve done since starting the Mormon Stories podcast. Check it out, and let me know if …
My List of “Must Read Books” for Mormon Studies
“Must Read” Books on Mormonism and the LDS Church: Overview: Mormon America: The Power and the Promise (Hardcover), by Richard and Joan Ostling The Mormon Experience: A History of the …
ABC News Nightline: Life of Gay Mormons
Others have posted this, but I can’t help myself. This is a well-worth-watching video on the life of gay Mormons. Check it out here, and please pass it on.
More Readings on Mormons, Blacks, Curses, and Priesthood
I have been lightly bombarded with kind suggestions to provide other sources on the topic. Here are a few:From Armand Mauss: Dispelling the curse of Cain: or, How to Explain …
Why people leave the LDS Church, and what we can do about it
Recently a stake high councilman came to me very concerned about a family that had just decided to leave the church, and have their names removed from the records. He …
Mormon Studies Wiki Makes Progress, Undergoes Restructuring
Hey! An update on the Mormon Studies Wiki. We’ve made some good progress as of late, including… We now have 12 registered contributors! Wooo hoo!!!! Cleaned up the home page, …
Please help us promote God’s Army 2 (al la Blair Witch Project)–A historical bloggernacle opportunity
As some of you may have gathered, I feel like ‘God’s Army 2 – States of Grace‘ is a critical movie for the Mormon culture/community. It explores race, forgiveness, redemption, …
“God’s Army 2: States of Grace”–Simply Stunning
I know, I know. You think I’m overdoing it. But I’m not. At the risk of building it up too much and spoiling it for the rest of you, "God’s …
Mormon Studies Wiki Now Released!
OK….the Mormon Studies Wiki is now released. You can access it at this URL: http://www.mormonstudieswiki.org This project is not to "compete" with the FAIR wiki, but to be complimentary to …
“Coase’s Mormon Penguin” — Or “How to REALLY Turn the Bloggernacle Into Something Fantastic”
In my day job, I work for one of the world’s leading zealots for openness–especially as it relates to educational content. Last year, Dr. David Wiley asked me to read …
Online Academic Survey on Polygamy
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An amazingly candid Newsweek article on the LDS church. Shocking?
Wow….check out this link to an amazingly candid Newsweek article on the LDS church. I don’t believe I’ve ever read a mainstream magazine article on the LDS Church that has …
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