Mormon Heretic

I’ve been thinking about an alternative Mormon history. What if things had occurred differently. How would the Church be different today? Would there be fewer schisms? The original apostles wer...

https://mormonheretic.org/2021/09/19/unanswerable-mormon-history-questions/

This is my 3rd Father’s Day since my dad passed away. It feels a little weird because I don’t have to worry about getting him a gift. So why celebrate? Back in January 2014, I wrote about my ...

https://mormonheretic.org/2020/06/21/3rd-fathers-day-without-dad/

My brother called me up a few days ago and asked me if I would serve as a witness to his son’s baptism. Of course! I’d be honored. Then I realized why he asked me. Traditionally, it seems tha...

https://mormonheretic.org/2019/03/17/matriarchy-and-patriarchy-at-baptism/

My wife gathered the family together to go over the 1st lesson of the new Home Study program earlier this week. (Note my previous post expressing mixed feelings about the 2 hours block cutting ou...

https://mormonheretic.org/2019/01/04/father-forgive-them-not-in-original-bible/

I am probably in the minority. I think I’m going to miss weekly Sunday School. Having said that, I’m sitting here in the hall skipping Sunday School. So why would I miss it? I’ve taught gos...

https://mormonheretic.org/2018/10/28/mixed-feelings-about-2-hour-block-pageants/

The LDS Church has been subject to increasing leaks and protests lately.  MormonLeaks has been publishing internal documents (some mundane, some embarrassing), and some people have been sneaking...

https://mormonheretic.org/2018/09/23/is-the-church-running-scared-plus-elizabeth-smart-notes/

After a few pleasantries, including how busy my life is, here’s the gist of a conversation with a counselor in the bishopric. Counselor:  Brother, the reason why you are here is that we have p...

https://mormonheretic.org/2018/08/30/please-give-me-advice-for-a-calling-i-dont-want/

Fair warning:  this post is a downer.  But first let me say how blessed I am.  I was in a wreck last month and walked away with no injuries.  Seat belts are awesome.  I am grateful I wasn’...

https://mormonheretic.org/2018/08/09/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm/

I attended the “Be One” celebration last night at the Conference Center.  It was truly an amazing service.  I encourage you all to watch it.  Gladys Knight, the Bonner Family, the Be One C...

https://mormonheretic.org/2018/06/02/elder-oaks-be-one-unless-youre-gay/

I’ve attended a couple of interesting Sacrament Meetings the past 2 weeks.  In one, the bishop got up an asked a few rhetorical questions.  “How would you react if the church suddenly asked...

https://mormonheretic.org/2018/03/26/a-couple-of-interesting-sacrament-meetings/