Category Archives: Mormon Culture

Murder Among Mormons

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

“On October 15, 1985, a pipe bomb wrapped with nails exploded in the hands of Steve Christensen, a young Salt Lake City businessman. Two hours later, a similar bomb shattered the calm of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the … Continue reading →

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One of the fastest growing churches?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Eric Johnson

How often have we heard the claim that the growth of Mormonism proves it is a true religion? Honestly, too many times to count. It is insinuated that the LDS Church’s size and success in getting people to join its … Continue reading →

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Mormon (Church-Sponsored) Mocking

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

On July 7th (2011) Politico drew attention to a local news report in Memphis that showed man-on-the-street interviews about Mormon teachings. The context of the relevance for the news report was the presidential campaign; this was one report in a … Continue reading →

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Mormon Devotion

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

“Could an atheist be a statesman? A Mormon?” ** The above headline caught my attention the other day. [**Note: The original headline quoted here has since been rewritten.] Of course, the author meant–and subsequently addressed–the question of whether a Mormon, … Continue reading →

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Sacred Mormon Garments Work Like a Charm

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Comedienne Joy Behar recently interviewed Donny & Marie Osmond. They talked very briefly about many subjects, which resulted in virtually nothing being said about anything, with one minor exception. When the questions turned to Mormonism, and specifically to what Ms. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture, Mormon Temple | Tagged , , | 44 Comments

Keeping “our radar focused” on the membership

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Eric Johnson

Pity the poor singles who live in the Salt Lake City area of Utah. According to an article in the Salt Lake Tribune (“Loss of young adult members spurred changes to LDS wards,” 4/27/11, p. B1), 5,000 single Latter-day Saints … Continue reading →

Posted in LDS Church, Marriage and Singlehood, Mormon Culture, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 40 Comments

“Following the Prophet” = “Continuing Personal Revelation”

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Eric Johnson

Over the past few years, I have read plenty of material written by faithful Latter-day Saints (none of whom have very high authority in the church) who insist that their leaders are not infallible and that LDS individuals must rely … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture, Mormon Leaders, Prophets | Tagged , , | 51 Comments

Something Darker?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last Friday (25 February 2011) the Wall Street Journal (digital edition) ran an article by Mitch Horowitz titled “When Does a Religion Become a Cult?” Mr. Horowitz comments, “America has long been a safe harbor for experimental faiths. But the … Continue reading →

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No Sanctuary

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

A short perusal of the press releases on the LDS Newsroom web site demonstrates the Mormon Church’s commitment to humanitarian aid around the world. The organization’s quick response to areas devastated by floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc., is well publicized and … Continue reading →

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Is free speech just for the rich?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Eric Johnson

MRM associate Randy Sweet and I decided to head to Provo—home of the LDS Church-owned BYU Cougar football team—to hand out our Brigham Young million dollar bill tracts before the game on Saturday, October 23. Wouldn’t you know it! For … Continue reading →

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