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The slander began about two weeks into June once people found out I would be an LDS member in July. “You know Mormon is only one letter away from ‘moron’?” “So you’re going to be a Mor-man…does that mean your wife will be a Mor-maid?” “Plan to get a few more wives?” “Why would you…

One unique aspect of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that, among most if not all Christian branches, they do not have a paid clergy. Every leadership and priesthood position in the church is volunteer. This means all talks and teaching on any given Sunday Sacrament Service are provided by various members of the…

While watching television a few weeks ago I saw a commercial for a television show about General Sherman, a Union general during the Civil War. General Sherman masterminded “Sherman’s March,” a slash and burn campaign which cut through Confederate Georgia. Debate lingers over whether or not General Sherman was a patriot or a terrorist. As…

I dedicate this post to my country and those who, for the last 239 years, stand the line every day to protect the freedoms we enjoy. I come from a long and rich history of military service, so with every neon burst of fireworks, I think about those literal “bombs bursting in air” over those in battle,…

“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” -Exodus 20: 8 Wow, that sounds familiar. Anyone remember my experience with Judaism in April? In the great Judeo-Christian tradition, Latter-day Saints keep the Sabbath on the seventh day of every week, namely Sunday. We understand via Jesus Christ that the Sabbath is for man’s benefit (Mark 2: 27).…

It’s my second day as an honorary Latter-day Saint, and I’ve already screwed up.  How often do we find ourselves on a spiritual high, when the world is ripe and ready for our pleasure, only for a storm to rain on our parade?  A financial situation took me by surprise yesterday and it felt like…

Every relationship thrives on trust. Within Christianity in general and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in particular, this trust, honesty, and integrity is not only paramount for a true relationship with Jesus Christ via repentance of sins, but also to the Church community as well. Therefore, if I am to have a meaningful relationship with my…

I have learned from many teachers and Mentors during Project Conversion thus far. One such teacher, Rev. Susan Ulrich, was my World Religions instructor during the 2011 Spring Semester at a local community college. She asked if she could write a guest blog about her experience teaching me this year. I am honored by her kindness and…

What are the chances that Fringe Month would actually reflect myself outside of faith? Andrew on the Fringe. I have made numerous discoveries, faced serious challenges, and I think we’ve grown stronger as a community through this month’s experiences. Thanks for hanging with me. All of that said, I still haven’t made good on my promise to…

For those of you who follow Project Conversion regularly, you know what the Lumber River is and why I visit. The river is my holy ground, a sanctuary, my spiritual forge… A black, winding, mirror. I’m going to the river this morning to prepare for the last half of this year. This month, June, is not what…
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