Articles by David H. Sundwall

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My YouTube movies and Slideshows, and are to Share principles about The Savior, Jesus Christ, and the Restored Gospel

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A presence and refuge for anyone who favors peace over war. Particularly designed for Mormons to discuss Post 9/11 American Foreign Policy in an intelligent and respectful manner.

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Photographs and memories…
I’m LDS and married to my best friend (who’s a Star Wars and Computer Geek) and we have 5 children, 3 cats, 2 pug dogs. I scrapbook, take photographs, cook and bake, am learning to sew, love crafts, love my pug dogs (Yoda and Yuka), and I have a son with Autism. Life is busy, but sweet.

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Very interesting news on a variety of topics.

We’re All in This Together
4 kids 5 and under, need I say more???

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Anew
These are my thoughts about things that I think matter. They are grounded in the scriptures, but not all intended for a strictly LDS audience.

Duk’s Bits
The Personal Thoughts of a Single LDS: My feelings on people issues - dating, morals and generally good living.

News from Nauvoo
LDS Family living and working in Nauvoo.

Roses In Gardens
[Our first blog from Denmark]

Life Is Scrap
I love my family, my religion, my friends all over the world, education, great art, literature, language(s) and accents, music, beautiful photographs, scrapbooking, cheese and biscuits, being British, and things that make me laugh myself silly.

JoHnSoN FaMiLy
A little bit of us, to share with you.

Crazyland
Just a Crazylady trying to raise her family in this Crazy world.

Bruddah Aloha
Sharing the Aloha Spirit to all the world, my background from BYU-Hawaii, and life & culture in Hilo, Hawaii.

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William Vanwagenen of The Mormon Worker was kind enough to answer the following questions about his organization and publication.

This is the second of occasional posts looking at various Mormon-related grassroots political organizations. The first one was with MESJ.

1. Why and when was The Mormon Worker formed?
The first issue of the Mormon Worker was published in September 2007. Myself, Cory Bushman, and Tyler Bushman had been kicking around the idea for sometime to start a newspaper about radical politics, from a specifically Mormon perspective. Much of the impetus came from the frustration we felt as the US invaded and occupied Iraq. Though we felt the war was deeply immoral and contrary to many basic teachings of the Gospel, most Latter-day Saints, and especially Mormon politicians, were enthusiastic supporters of the organized murder the US military was undertaking in Iraq.

After returning from doing human rights work in Iraq in early 2007, I got together with Tyler, Cory and Ashley Bledsoe, and we finally got our act together to get the paper going. We felt that many of our fellow Latter-day Saints would change their views on the war if presented with information about the terrible human cost of the war, coupled with reminders from LDS scripture that war is evil, and can only be justified in self-defense, which was clearly not the case in Iraq.

We were also frustrated to see a number of members of the Church go inactive, question their testimonies, etc, because they were opposed to the war, but felt that being Mormon basically demanded they support it, because most Mormons in Utah seemed to do so, and because in church we seem to be constantly reminded that we are to support the actions of our government in all circumstances.

2. What are the priorities of The Mormon Worker?
Broadly speaking, the purpose of the Mormon Worker is to articulate and promote, in the context of modern politics, some of the more radical aspects of Mormon theology, in particular loving our enemies (Sermon on the Mount), renouncing war and proclaiming peace (D&C 98), caring for the poor and needy (King Benjamin), and challenging the crimes and abuses of those holding political power (Abinadi).

In the modern context, we feel these doctrines encourage us to love everyone, including terrorists, oppose the ongoing US war on the Iraqi people, seek an economic system which will provide for everyone, especially the poor, and criticize our political leaders for the crimes they commit, such as ordering the abduction and torture of thousands of our Muslim brothers, as evidenced in Bagram, Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo.

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A Well Behaved Mormon Woman
This blog is dedicated to the positive discussion of Mormonism, as well as what it means to be a women in the LDS Church today. I believe that LDS members need to have more dialogue between themselves and with others. In this way, we can share what we believe and also gain strength as we do so…

Book of Mormon Stories
Lessons on the Book of Mormon

Save the Constitution
‘The time will come when the government of these United States will be so nearly overthrown through its corruption, that the Constitution will hang as it were by a single hair, and the Latter-day Saints—the Elders of Israel—will step forward to its rescue and save it. Prophet Joseph Smith

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chantellemarie.co.uk
The blog of a twenty-two year old LDS female from England. Currently preparing to serve a mission.

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LDS Media Talk
Sharing technology ideas with LDS parents and youth to strengthen families and build The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [formerly ldswebguy]

Mormon Lawyers
Discusses the happenings in the LDS Law School and LDS lawyer world.

The Lyon’s Tale
Annette Lyon is Utah’s 2007 Best of State Fiction Medalist and the best-selling LDS author of several books, including the historical novels House on the Hill, At the Journey’s End, and her newest book, a retelling of a Shakespeare favorite: Spires of Stone, which was a 2007 Whitney Award finalist for best historical novel.

A Great Wife
“If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen.” A blog about how to ACTUALLY be a great wife. (It’s not what you think!)

Vida
The way I see things as a Mormon Democrat

Making My Own Colors
Sometimes I write about LDS issues, but most of it is whatever is going on with me, my spouse, and my family. I’m very eccletic. I also have a homeschooling blog and a poetry blog - all reflect my faith.

A Little Bit of Crazy
A little bit of crazy and a whole lot of love is written with laughs and love abounding.

Fairy tales really do come true

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Everyday Food Storage
Come learn (and tell a friend!) that wheat isn’t scary, beans can be a very magical fruit and a bunch of helpful hints to incorporate food storage and preparedness into your everyday life.

Living LDS
The Life of Molly Mormon

NecroDancer
The ramblings and thoughts of a middle aged man on Politics, philosophy and other unimportant topics.

Arizona MTB Racing
The life of a Mormon semi pro mountain bike racer.

McEwens
Raising Boys and staying sane…. well, I guess the sane part is always debatable!Welcome to the Colorado McEwen’s Blog! FEEL FREE TO MAKE A COMMENT!!

Get Up and Play
A blog about my life which includes my adventures as a student, wife, aunt, campaign manager, PR representative, camp leader, primary teacher, photographer and blogger.

At The White House…
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The Spirit Of The Law
A discussion of politics, society, and laws of the land, from an LDS perspective.

Just a Thought…
Thoughts and feelings from a Mormon girl on Gospel topics.

Scott’s World Blog
Blog for Scott’s World Website, Gospel Principles, Plan of Salvation, Book of Mormon, Genealogy, ect.

Bloggin’ ’bout Books
BBB features book reviews, author interviews, bookish news, giveaways and more. I review mostly mainstream fiction, but I also enjoy LDS fiction and non. Clean reads are designated as such.

Tami Casper’s Photos of the Day

The Mama Hood
A loving mama to my Polynesian Pearls.

Scott’s Blog
Scott’s random thoughts, Conservative political rantings, social commentary and what ever else rattles out of my head to my fingers..

Needles ‘n’ Notions
The fabric of my life

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Senator Gordon Smith is under fire for apparently comparing polygamy with same-sex marriage.

During a gay rights forum in Washington, D.C., Gordon was asked to reconcile his support of domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples while also supporting a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman. . .

“Part of what I fear, as you start defining marriage — we have a long history of doing that in this country, and my Mormon pioneer ancestors were the victims of that. They were literally driven from the United States in the dead of winter for following their religious beliefs.”

“I don’t want that coming back,” Smith continued. “But there are some on the front pages of your newspapers who are trying to now.”

On Friday, Smith issued a statement reaffirmed [sic] his support of gay rights while clarifying his stand on the definition of marriage. “I have been a strong proponent of gay rights — such as domestic partner benefits, ENDA (anti-discrimination laws) and stronger prosecution of hate crimes,” the senator said, “but I oppose changes in the current definition of marriage.”

On Tuesday Smith apologized for mentioning polygamy in the discussion of gay rights. “If you’d grown up a Mormon, and spent your life trying to get out from the shadow of that legacy — it’s an emotional scar that you carry,” Smith told his home state paper. “I meant no offense by sharing that part of my history.”

I’m not sure what the Senator meant by injecting his “emotional scar” into the discussion. But at the same time I don’t understand why polygamy can’t be mentioned alongside same-sex marriage.

If same-sex marriage should be legal by what standard should polygamy be barred? I’m sure Sen. Smith didn’t mean it like this, but if homosexuality is the civil rights movement of our day, modeled after black civil rights, what’s to stop polygamists from doing the same?

Every Good Thing
Personal blog of Kevin Crenshaw, focusing on LDS theology, science and religion, family history, family issues, and supporting technology. Includes new talks, reviews, essays, and discussions.

Latter-day Saint Philosopher
We address intellectual issues from a Latter-day Saint perspective. We believe in sustaining church leadership, and will not be critical of them in any way. We identify common philosophical assumptions that guide our daily life and discuss whether they are in harmony with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CallMeOnAMission.com
LDS missionary tips to help you hit the ground running

Mormon Blog
Mormon Blog is the personal blog of Bob Hilke Jr., a member of The Mormon Church, formally known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent of Mormon Blog is to share personal experiences as a member of the Mormon Church, so individuals seeking to understand the Mormon Church, its members, way of life, beliefs, etc. might learn something of interest to them.

KidsActivityBox.com
Collection of Kids Activities and Games for Any Time of Year

InsideEssence.com
Find tips and ideas on interior design. Discover techniques and principles to decorate your home.

A Moment of Clarity
My life as a working,LDG mother and the craziness that is bound to happen

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The Cricket and Seagull Fireside Chat
Bringing music and interviews to Latter-day Saints and their friends world-wide, The Cricket and Seagull features the unique voices of LDS authors and artists, singers, songwriters, and more. Posted weekly on Fridays.

Nathan’s World
The Poetic Gospel of Jesus Christ and its Inspiration

Sunrise Tantalize
Investigating Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Kelhop Glen
An occasionally conservative, family-oriented, japan-centric, shallow, liberal, buddhist and/or realist set of “posts” poorly reasoned by yet another Mormon lawyer from California, as if there weren’t enough of us. You may (or may not) find stuff here on LDS life, teachings, and culture, LDS life in Japan, family life, news and politics, and the law.

McEwens
I volunteer as a humor therapist at the hospital, and life can be pretty funny! Look up my blog on swimsuits, capris and shorts! OH MY

Scrumptious And Sinfully Satisfying
Life, this is about life. Plain and simple! Ups and downs, ins and outs!

For The Love…

Oh Those Easleys…
I’m a mom of 5, a wife of 1, a photographer of many, a bad example on the freeway and a strong believer in my faith. Let’s just hope I don’t pull my hair out today.

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LDS Women of God
To help LDS women understand their true destiny

Heavenly Ascents
I am an LDS student work on a graduate degree in Theology at Marquette University, a Catholic school. This blog will record some insights from my studies that would be of interest to LDS readers.

Confessions of a Single Mormon Girl
Five “older” single LDS women blogging about dating and single life in the church.

A Geezer Looks Back
A geezer looks back at his life with the hope that his experiences and lessons learned will be helpful to the youth of today.

cCanoelover’s blog
just a way to put out some pictures and thoughts and stuff — for other canoelovers, naturelovers, doglovers and blacksmithlovers. P.S. Kayaklovers welcome too!

Leave it to LYLA
Lyla’s opinions and ramblings on life, love and just whatever else may come to mind…like it, love it or just LEAVE it to Lyla!

The Liverman Clan
When you come to visit us here, I hope that you laugh or just find something to enlighten you. But above all just enjoy my family as much as I do.

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Scripture Journey
LDS Members sharing insights on lesson assignments and scriptures

As Zion’s Youth
As Zion’s Youth is a basically a blog that chronicles my (Ri) life as a new (less than one year) teenage convert of the church. It’s a mix between church-oriented and daily life in the United States as a teenager.

Stupor of Thought
Some thoughts by some Mormons about some of everything.

Fireflies of Hope
Finding Hope During Hard Times

Mechelles Lens

Linford’s Life
Bret, Megan, Kade and Baby in the Cooker

Dug
I am filled with pretentiousness, knowing that I am a guppy. And yes, I realize that most of the paragraphs and sentences in my blog begin with “I”. The thing is, I love to ski, but I’m the weakest skier in the group I ski with. I love to bike, but everybody I introduce to biking soon surpasses me in skill and speed. I like to write, but all the people I want to read it write better than me. So what to do? Just jump in I guess.

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Bloggernacle Correlation
Correlatin’ the Bloggernacle in order to make it more useful to the average member Not!
Once a week, for the edification of those who need not wade in the muck and slime of the Bloggernacle, we will pick a suitable Bloggernacle post that may be of some limited value and Correlate it with the principles of the Gospel. “Correlating your apostate posts so that all may be edified since 2008.”

Passage to Zarahemla
Blog by well-known LDS writer and producer, Chris Heimerdinger. Primary focus on the LDS film and entertainment.

Circles and Dots and Other Distractions
I’m a Mormon girl who up and moved to Leipzig, Germany, to get a Master’s in American Studies (I’m specializing in contemporary American Lit). I know, that’s funny, ha ha. I figure I can combine interests (Linguistics, Lit Theory, sociology, literature, etc.), get my German up to par, meet a lot of cool people, and earn a Master’s while paying the astounding tuition of 81 Euros per semester. In case you didn’t get that I was being facetious, that’s 115 dollars. Per semester

Cultural Comparisons: An American in Germany
The purpose of this blog is to handle all the interesting comparisons I’ve made between American and German culture as I’ve been living in Germany.

Melissaanne

Smelling the Flowers
My life. Remembering to smell the flowers of my life as I travel along.

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