Being brought up Mormon left me naive about important things like the difference between an americano and a latte. Or proper beer bong technique. But my upbringing on the fringes of American religion did teach me some...

Do you remember when I used to actually write about actual things instead of always writing about why I don't have any time or energy or whatever to write? Yeah, me too. OK, Pete, get on with it. Here's an actual...

When asked about newly-inaugurated Salt Lake City mayor Ralph Becker's

In anticipation of Mitt Romney's clear-the-air-about-the-cult-err-church-I-belong-to speech I thought of the legitimate questions many Americans may have for Mitt. I don't mean the kind of questions that have no bearing on...

Back when I was but a wee Mormon boy, I learned all the Primary Songs. I Am A Child Of God, The Chapel Doors, Book of Mormon Stories.

Ah, Book of Mormon Stories. Remember the hand actions to that one? Where you...

Around our house, LDS General Conference has become and excuse for Donna to hole up in her craft room and scrapbook with a friend. For them, the weekend is meant to be free of spouses and children. An orgy of die-cuts and...

Throughout history, leaders of religious sects have found themselves in legal hot water. Jesus Christ,

Pete,
I'm interested how this is done. Let me know when you can enlighten me on this.

You come seeking further light and knowledge?

I have...

A few months ago my grandfather commented that, while the Jordan River temple was active and busy, other temples worldwide sat relatively idle. Some are open only a few days a month and even then, I'm told, activity is...

James E. Faust is dead. I feel almost obligated to comment but honestly, I have no strong feelings on the subject whatsoever. But it seems to be dominating the local news and has even permeated into the office banter...