by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 24, 2013 | for Spirit
A couple of months ago—when I was scolding boys for slobbering over skanky girls—SilverRain said something that has come repeatedly to my mind: Alison, it is true that men are attracted to women, and this isn't per se bad. What is bad is when that attraction that men...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 14, 2012 | for Spirit
In case you missed it, pants are big in Utah this week. As in wearing pants to church. By women. In Mormon churches. I'm not going to rehash the entire issue. You can click through to read it. And, to be clear, I'm not joining the pants wearers because: I don't think...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 11, 2012 | for Home, for Spirit
Tanya Edwards is the winner of the giveaway! She has been notified. 🙂 As far as Mormon arts are concerned, we're not always on the cutting edge. We've had our own version of Saturday's Warrior and Charly to live down. But there are some beautiful works of art...
by Amy Lockhart | Nov 24, 2012 | for Spirit
I was having a conversation recently that has been percolating in my mind and heart. I thought I'd spill it out here and see what happens. So this friend asked me, “Do you think you can have a meaningful relationship with God without personal prayer?” My...
by Amy Lockhart | Nov 15, 2012 | for Good, for Spirit, Uncategorized
Really? I don't see it. If they aren't humans then what planet are they from? I heard this argument from someone supporting a certain candidate for president recently, “Well, you just have to vote for Obama because he at least treats gay people like humans,...
by Michael J. Snider | Nov 2, 2012 | for Good, for Spirit
I believe some of the conversation at the judgment bar between many Christians (and some Mormons) and their God could go something like this: God: “Did you care for the poor and the needy while you were on earth?”Charitable Person: “Yes Father. I...
