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Mormonism: Inside and Out

2017-02-15T05:32:32-07:00

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LDS Doctrines: What Stays, What Goes?

Last updated on: February 15, 2017 at 5:32 am   By Patrick and John

Is there a non-negotiable core of beliefs at the heart of the LDS church? Read more

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2017-02-09T05:42:12-07:00

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LDS Boundaries: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 5:42 am   By Patrick and John

Is there a place in the LDS church for a member who does not believe in fundamental LDS church teachings? Read more

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2016-10-13T12:04:48-07:00

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Why This is So Hard, and Still Worth Doing

Last updated on: October 13, 2016 at 12:04 pm   By Patrick and John

John and Patrick take a step back to look at the process, and the challenge, of discourse across the lines. Read more

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Ex-Mormons

2016-09-29T08:14:29-07:00

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A Painful Analogy

Last updated on: September 29, 2016 at 8:14 am   By Patrick and John

It's a common analogy for the Mormon Church among ex-Mormons. But does it help current Mormons understand, or does it get in the way? Read more

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2016-09-23T12:17:20-07:00

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Why are Ex-Mormons “So Angry”?

Last updated on: September 23, 2016 at 12:17 pm   By Patrick and John

Patrick Mason and John Dehlin explore why strong emotions often surface after separation from the Mormon church. Read more

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2016-09-22T03:10:46-07:00

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Is Religious Feeling Manufactured?

Last updated on: September 22, 2016 at 3:10 am   By Patrick and John

John Dehlin and Patrick Mason on whether attributing emotional experience to God is simply about the power of suggestion. Read more

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2016-09-15T04:54:32-07:00

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How We Know What We Know

Last updated on: September 15, 2016 at 4:54 am   By Patrick and John

Do we apply the same standards of knowledge to our own treasured beliefs that we do to the beliefs of others? A conversation with John Dehlin and Patrick Mason. Read more

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2016-09-09T08:55:52-07:00

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Toward a “Better, Richer Understanding” — Introducing Mormonism Inside and Out

Last updated on: September 9, 2016 at 8:55 am   By Patrick and John

A Mormon scholar in conversation with a prominent ex-communicant of the Mormon church. Read more

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