Category Archives: Doubt

Conservative, Liberal, and Intellectual Mormons

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Jared

The Bible teaches the gospel net gathereth of every kind, in other words, the Lord sure has a lot of variety in His church. This is true of the Bloggernacle. We’re a diverse group; a microcosm of early 21st century … Continue reading →

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Blown Away by Church History? Get Real!

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Jared

I remember the first time I learned some of the challenging aspects of church history. The massacre at Mountain Meadows, details of polygamy, multiple accounts of the first vision, and etc. I felt doubt stirring in my mind and heart. … Continue reading →

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One Part Faith, Seven Parts Doubt-A Recipe to Reduce Faith and Maintain Doubt

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Jared

The ratio of faith to doubt is what I have on my mind as I write. Faith and doubt are topics that make up much of what is written in the Bloggernacle. I got to thinking the other day about … Continue reading →

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“…Ye Ask Not, Neither Do Ye Knock; Wherefore Ye are Not Brought into the Light…”

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Jared

If we desire to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ we need to study it like we would any other subject. The familiar process of reading, attending class, writing, and discussing will allow us to acquire information. However, there is … Continue reading →

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Hugh Nibley Meets with the “Swearing Elders”–A Group of Liberal Mormons

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Jared

Maybe the term “liberal mormon” got it start with a group of men who were referred to as the “swearing elders”. If anyone knows for sure please let me know. This is an interesting story, but the reason I am … Continue reading →

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