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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will be giving a BYU devotional on October 9. Will there be the forthcoming protests and petitions? Chief Justice John Roberts follows on October 23.
NorthTemple.com has a nice pic of BMXing motor bike jumping over Temple Square.
On Faith asks the sticky question of what constitutes a “real” religion as opposed to a cult, especially when considering Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Unlike Article VI Blog, I believe it’s a useful discussion because most posts come to similar conclusions that the word “cult” doesn’t have a very useful meaning and is more of a perjorative to forward an agenda.
Unsurprisingly, On Faith’s LDS posters, Kathleen Flake and Michael Otterson have both posted. I think Flake sums up the use of “cult” rather well:
Rather, the word has become a means of asserting separation, even if it doesn’t exist. Cult asserts religious difference in value-laden terms at the expense of one religion and for the benefit of another. Cult is a way of saying you are not like us, the good guys, and don’t you forget it.
And as other posters note, the definition of cult is so amorphous, most if not all religions can be categorized as such (I would also add political ideologies as well).
This an age old question that is unlikely to go away. But, I hope it’s beneficial to the perception that while Mormons are different and have unique beliefs, so does everyone else. We may not be “creedal” Christians but we are not so different that using the label of “cult” is unproductive.
But then again, maybe Mormonism is a cult after all.
Thoughts of a Seeker
Personal quest for understanding
Hollywood Flakes
I’m an L.A. mom, food critic and apartment manager with a lethal sense of humor. It’s a blog about laughing at the little things, the big things, well actually, I laugh at everything. Come by for a dose of my sense of humor and I promise you’ll find something that makes you snort on your herbal tea.
LDS Izzy
This blog was created for the purpose of publishing and learning things that are both temporal and spiritual. It is also a place for both family and friends to share their input.
LDS Publisher
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Crane-ium
Poetry, lyrics & writings of LDS author, Cheri J. Crane
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The Church now has a link to the BYU site for the Encyclopedia of Mormonism but doesn’t endorse it as “official.” It’s still in PDF format unfortunately.
“When Republicans act like Democrats, America loses.”  Mitt Romney’s newest TV spot addresses GOP corruption and loss of principles. This needs to be addressed directly and hopefully it will be a campaign winner. The party has much to atone for and to pretend otherwise is just to prolong the disconnect with its base and its traditionally winning message. Â
Some like it but some see it as GOP bashing. If the party wants to regain credibility it needs to demonstrate that it can police itself.  Otherwise, the party’s unwillingness will lead to more elections like last year. And deservedly so.
Blowing 7 Different Kinds of Smoke…
The Inner Workings and Thought Processes of My Life
The Ancestry Insider
The unofficial, unauthorized view of FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com. They aren’t the best communicators, leaving a need for the Ancestry Insider. The Insider reports on, defends, and constructively criticizes these organizations.
Disruptive Intellectual Assets
Blending IP strategy with disruptive innovation theory, this blog aims to help inventors, managers, and IP professionals improve their strategic edge.
InkSplasher
Plagiarizing life one post at a time
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A look at inspired graphic design of the The Improvement Era in the 1960’s. (Thanks North Temple)
How popular is your last name? Mine isn’t even in the database of top 55,000 names. “Smith” is where you’d expect it, but “Jones” is only #4. What’s #2 and #3?
Somewhat surprisingly, here in ASA’s home state, a Maryland appellate court overturned a lower court and held that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
The Dance
I used to dance to music. On a dance floor. Now I do the dance of life, with kids, pets, a mortgage and a job. But, I still dance.
Mormon Mentality
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Joel Dehlin
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LDSTech
With the global reach of the Church, members from around the world are curious about the type of technical work we do. This web site is designed to give you a glimpse into that work and how you can get involved.
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My Thoughts, My Opinions, My Life
A place where I can share my thoughts on whats going on in the world or share with others what I’ve been up to lately.
You are a Fly - And You’re Sitting on my Wall
Up in the Night
Because in Motherhood, insomnia is a sport
Rough Stone Rolling
Converting Oneself One Day at a Time
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Today is Constitution Day. Last week they started at BYU the “Year of the Constitution” and will be having future “campus visits of three national dignitaries in October and November, when BYU will host U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and bestselling historian Nathaniel Philbrick.”  BYU NewsNet explains why the Constitution is inspired but not scriptural.
The Radical Mormon
A radical Mormon’s view of the world
Janibraska’s Daily Treasures
Daily Happenings of Jarrod, Nicole, Brayden, Ashlynn and Kaylor Carpenter and Fun Treasures Shared
Jamie Trwth
The Ramblings of the Seed of Cain / Lamanite / Ethiopian / Etc. . . . .
Candleman’s Peek Into the Universe
…in hopes of dispelling some of the darkness…..
Everyday Life of a Working Mom
Just when you think you are pulling it together…
The Alienated Wannabe Establishment
Utah political commentary with a sense of humor, more than a dash of irony, and lots of moral fiber. (Yes, I suppliment my Republican family values with Western Family Rasin Bran to find just the right balance.)
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Happy Gilmores
My rantings about my life, my family or whatever I feel like at the moment….
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Overheard In The Ward
Sometimes LDS wards and branches are funny places. You never know what you might overhear. From meetings to activities to neighborhood chatter, share with us.
Mitt Report
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Unacceptable
A meeting place for LDS and/or Utah global health communities
Keep Changing
A Gay Mormon Journey
ABEV: a bird’s eye view
An overly eclectic, likely inconsequent[ial], and blatantly fo[w]l blog on life, family, literature, law, and religion.
Magic Valley Mormon
Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring, but still intending, to do our Enemy’s will, looks round upon a universe from which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys. -The Screwtape Letters
A Waist is a Terrible Thing to Mind
How I, a lds thirty something mom lost 70 pounds, using the gospel and prayer to help defeat the evil over eater in me. My tricks, ideas and recipes
Day of Praise
A celebration of Praise, Worship and Gratitude “…..SHOUT ALOUD FOR JOY.” (D&C 109:80) Alleluia !!!! I will make today A Day of Praise, Lift my voice and sing Your name, For the glory of heaven, The mercy of Your ways, I will make today A Day of Praise, I will make today A Day of Praise!
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No he hasn’t hacked your ward’s MLS, but the Romney campaign has “rented” the email list for LDS Living for an upcoming Salt Lake rally. Although it does some some marketing with Deseret Book, LDS Living is a private company and not officially tied to the Church. A Des News letter to the editor complained about it this morning.
Leaking Mind Juice
This is where i put down a tarp and excrete my mental mixture all over the floor.
The Testimony of Scott A. Robinson
Aimee’s Blog
Life, love, and the pursuit of pink flamingos! A home, garden, and random thoughts blog.
The Cultural Hall
Exploring “A Middle Way†Within Mormonism
Cougar Passion!
“Brigham Young University sports. . . and other matters of cosmic significance.”
Dennis’ Liken Blog
Online journal of writer and director of Liken movies.
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Elder Eyring attended today’s ceremonies and read an apology on assignment from the First Presidency.Â
Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve read the church’s statement on assignment from the church’s governing First Presidency during a memorial ceremony at the grave site of some of the massacre victims at Mountain Meadows, about 35 miles northwest of St. George. The statement also places blame for the Sept. 11, 1857, massacre on the local church leaders at the time and church members who followed their orders to murder some 120 unarmed men, women and children.
Elder Eyring specifically expressed regret for the massacre itself and the unfair blame that has fallen on the Paiutes.
We express profound regret for the massacre carried out in this valley 150 years ago today and for the undue and untold suffering experienced by the victims then and by their relatives to the present time.
A separate expression of regret is owed to the Paiute people who have unjustly borne for too long the principal blame for what occurred during the massacre. Although the extent of their involvement is disputed, it is believed they would not have participated without the direction and stimulus provided by local Church leaders and members.
Church Newsroom: “Hundreds Gather to Honor Mountain Meadows Victims“.
Elder Eyring’s complete statement: “150th Anniversary of Mountain Meadows Massacre“
This deserves more attention: “[C]haplains have been quietly carrying out a systematic purge of religious books and materials that were once available to prisoners in chapel libraries.” The purge is directed by the Bureau of Prisons to avoid recruiting by “militant Islamic and other religious groups” (what other groups?) and eliminate religious materials which could “discriminate, disparage, advocate violence or radicalize.â€Â  Â
Dakwegmo
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We Testify Of Christ
Jesus said, “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”
What do the Mormons believe about Jesus Christ?
LDS Law Students
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Learn By Faith
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Homemaking Cottage Blog
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Maybe It’s Just Me
Seeing the world through the eyes of some bozo from SoCal.
Back to Iraq
Where in the world is Ernest?
Musings from an LDS writing mom
All My Gettings
“…with all thy getting, get understanding” Proverbs 4.7
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