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Why I Wait
This week, the bloggers at Mormon Perspectives will be commenting on Single, Female, Mormon, Alone a recent New York Times article. I get the privilege of going first. The article deals with a young woman and her struggle with Mormon … Continue reading
Why I Believe | Anie
I have long struggled with my faith. I found things difficult to understand, didn’t want to accept changes I would have to make, and at the bottom line didn’t know if I felt worthy to believe in something so powerful. … Continue reading
Uncanny Valley
This might be a little off the beaten path. It is definitely out of the realm of my expertise. Recently, I have been reading a little bit from some works by Masahiro Mori, a famous Japanese robotocist. Almost 40 years … Continue reading
Why We Want to Believe
As a scientist in training, I try to stay up on the current pulse of the scientific community. Recently, two stories have stuck out to me: NASA’s claim that they have isolated bacteria that grows on arsenic and British Medical … Continue reading
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Why I Believe | AB
I was twelve. My family had momentarily left my hometown for a one year sabbatical. I was chubby, shy, and a new girl. I remember lying in my bed one night feeling low. I prayed to God for help to … Continue reading
Would I be Mormon if…?
Would I be a Mormon if my parents hadn’t raised me as a Mormon? Without my parents to take me to church every week as a child, would I go to church today? If my parents hadn’t set an example … Continue reading
