The Pew Forum released data from surveys regarding Mormons and Mormonism on, of all days, this past July 24. No surprise one conclusion is that “as a group Mormons are among the most devout and conservative religious people in the country.” The study looks at view on religious belief and also social and political issues.
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Robert Kirby, columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune, wrote a great piece Thursday on the importance of myth in belief— and specifically in religion. Kirby is Mormon (although perhaps of the more liberal variety) and therefore knows a thing or two about myth— specifically Joseph’s Myth— and makes some pretty insightful comments. In my opinion, his [...]
Alright— let’s get the story straight. Despite all of the talks and assertions to the contrary Thomas B. Marsh did not leave the Church in Missouri over some dispute over milk. I’ve heard the story told a number of times— mostly told by General Authorities or read out of some lesson manual and it’s always [...]
