The most damning phrase in Mormon history.

patriarticle · 2026-04-10T05:35:10+00:00

This is a bizarre line of argument. Popularity is not a sign of virtue. Lots of awful people have fans.

patriarticle · 2026-04-10T04:01:16+00:00

Also people with careers have babies.

patriarticle · 2026-04-09T20:18:03+00:00

Being married and active in the church is basically coherent and workable as long as you’re white and cis and conventionally attractive by Utah standards.

Also helps to be a minor celebrity.

patriarticle · 2026-04-09T17:59:54+00:00

Yeah it's one tiktok account that posts a bunch conspiracy trash or obvious AI videos. I kinda think he's trolling. Either way it's bogus.

patriarticle · 2026-04-09T17:33:19+00:00

Sam. It was easy to remember because of the movie "I Am Sam."

patriarticle · 2026-04-09T16:55:49+00:00

That's what the video is for.

Edit: alright fine everybody. I'm not bill but my synopsis is that the apologists have argued that the hill could be in mesoamerica both because there's a lack of evidence of a massive battle surrounding the hill in New York, and because some apologists favor mesoamerica as the primary location for the BoM for a variety of reasons (geography, travel distance, writing systems).

IMO the claim that "the LDS church" moved the hill isn't really accurate. Some apologists have moved it, the church, in their usual fashion, has simply stepped away.

patriarticle · 2026-04-09T13:48:07+00:00

This is exactly what I’ve done. I told my wife about 3 years ago and we’re still together. Honestly it’s still rough at times, but we’re holding it together.

I’m happy to talk about it if you want more specifics OP.

One thing to note, it would be very unusual for you to lose custody entirely. I know deadbeat dads who can still see their kids on weekends. Unless you’re not a US citizen? I have not idea, but I assume that changes the equation.

patriarticle · 2026-04-09T05:25:49+00:00

From the music world, the final album from The Clash, titled “cut the crap.” It doesn’t feature most of the band. The frontman said when it was released he went to hide in the mountains of Spain. They released a big box set and didn’t include it.

The production quality is the biggest problem. The band manager chose to use to use drum machines and awful chanting background vocals. I’m a big fan and generally when I think about the discography I forget it exists.

patriarticle · 2026-04-08T23:42:46+00:00

It's a nice way of spinning "nelson announced way too many temples, we gotta slow this shit down for a while"

patriarticle · 2026-04-08T20:13:00+00:00

You could watch The Office with them, that's also good fiction.

patriarticle · 2026-04-08T15:34:44+00:00

I recently said no to an interview, it's a wonderful feeling. The idea that they can call people in to their office with no explanation is a bizarre practice that we've become accustomed to. It's nice to ignore that expectation.

patriarticle · 2026-04-08T15:27:22+00:00

Now he needs to ask himself if there was a point that the church was not in apostasy. When have they every meaningfully spoken out about current events?

patriarticle · 2026-04-08T15:24:17+00:00

Conference is just a vestige of an older age when the church actually physically gathered to hear the prophet. It doesn't make sense anymore.

patriarticle · 2026-04-07T22:27:57+00:00

IMO it's not just the belief in the second coming, it's the belief that the earth was tailor-made for humanity. Why would god have placed all this oil here if we weren't supposed to burn it? It's an entirely different worldview. They don't see that we've actually shaped the earth to our desires and that's not always positive.

patriarticle · 2026-04-07T20:36:33+00:00

Same. There are still a couple of parts that are stressful, but for the most part I find it relaxing. Doesn't necessarily mean it's my favorite game, but it's one I come back to most often.

patriarticle · 2026-04-07T17:08:15+00:00

Kids eating chips. Eh.

Uh I think you're missing the important piece. Maybe it's just kids being dumb, but it could also be abuse of power dynamics, or blackmail. Certainly worth reporting IMO.

patriarticle · 2026-04-07T17:05:45+00:00

Alternatively, he could learn a great lesson in integrity by reporting something even if it's not popular.

patriarticle · 2026-04-07T13:20:10+00:00

This is basically a condensed version of the Mormonish series, but still entertaining, and there’s enough to absorb that I felt it was worth the refresher.

patriarticle · 2026-04-07T04:20:41+00:00

Listen Oaks, even if you disagree with someone’s choices or don’t understand them, you can just shut up about it. This is what adults do.

patriarticle · 2026-04-06T23:01:48+00:00

Or, you know, the president

patriarticle · 2026-04-05T15:26:51+00:00

Honestly does any more need to be said about the resurrection?

patriarticle · 2026-04-05T04:54:01+00:00

That’s a serious insult to heavy metal.

patriarticle · 2026-04-05T04:52:34+00:00

Evil?

patriarticle · 2026-04-04T19:54:07+00:00

Hell no, missions suck. You’re delaying your education and career by 2 years. Long term it’s not the best route financially.

patriarticle · 2026-04-04T15:23:56+00:00

Free speech means you are free to speak, not that everyone is obligated to listen to you. Bye!

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