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Author Archives: Jordan
White horses and other mysticism.
This is not going to be a long post, I hope. I am still recovering from the shock that Tim Tebow did not win his playoff game against the Patriots. Bad things do happen to good people, even if the … Continue reading
Once in a Mormon moment
I was bored in lab one day and as I waited for some experiment to finish I stumbled across this very peculiar idea of the “Mormon moment.” I didn’t know what the heck it meant, but one week later I saw … Continue reading
What do we know about being “born this way?”
This has been one of the most exciting NBA playoffs for me in quite awhile. Every series has been interesting. Watching Z-Bo (Zach Randolph for you non-basketball fans) mature into a force of nature to hating the Heat and watching … Continue reading
Science vs all comers
A topic that has always fascinated me is science versus religion. I love competitive sports. I love combat sports. I love watching great fight cards in boxing or mixed martial arts. Quick shoutout: Good luck to GSP tonight as he … Continue reading
American Religion X
Disclaimer: This is not actually based on the 1998 movie of similar name, nor does it really have anything to do with that movie or themes contained therein. However, if narrating it in the smooth comforting voice of Edward Norton … Continue reading
Mormonism in the media
I’m not usually one to air my dirty laundry in public, but I have a confession: I have probably one of the world’s worst media filters. I will watch any TV show at least once. I prided myself that through … Continue reading
