This section draws from over two decades of personal experience as a Mormon, offering insights into the principles, community, and lived experiences.
I was about ten years old the first time I truly feared the world might be ending. I remember lying awake imagining our garage stacked with barrels of wheat and rice, our basement filled with canned food. If the apocalypse came, I worried desperate neighbors would storm our house to steal our stockpile – and…
For a show that has built its reputation on mocking everything from politics to pop culture, South Park’s take on Mormonism is surprisingly… nice. Unlike some of its harsher religious parodies, the 2003 episode “All About Mormons” doesn’t portray Mormons as sinister or oppressive. Instead, it presents them as overly wholesome, aggressively friendly, and—at least…
If you’re wondering, “What the hell are magic Mormon underwear?” buckle up, because we’re diving into some seriously sacred—and seriously bizarre—territory. These garments aren’t your standard Fruit of the Looms; they’re the holy, secret underwear worn by “worthy” Mormon adults who’ve gone through a temple ceremony known as the “washing and anointing.” Imagine making a…
In the digital age, the confluence of reality TV and family vlogging has birthed a peculiar yet disturbingly enticing spectacle: the lives of family vloggers broadcast for millions, merging personal tragedy with public entertainment. The recent Hulu documentary featuring the Franke family serves as a chilling exemplar of this phenomenon, revealing the dark underbelly of…
Imagine an afterlife where you get to rule your own planet, populate it with spirit babies, and live like a celestial boss. Sounds wild, right? Welcome to the Mormon afterlife, a cosmic board game where the stakes are eternal and the rules are… well, let’s just say they’re complicated. Grab your “devil’s bean juice” (or…
MomTok is a corner of TikTok that began as a lighthearted community of moms sharing relatable content about motherhood and family life. Over time, it grew into a viral sensation filled with drama, scandals, and captivating personalities. To understand the major players and pivotal moments of MomTok, let’s dive into the key events and meet…
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is one of the most recognizable symbols of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Mormonism. With its polished performances and repertoire spanning hymns, patriotic songs, and classical pieces, the Choir has played a pivotal role in shaping the Church’s…
Can’t spell “funeral” without “fun,” right? Just kidding—Mormon funerals are anything but fun (unless you count the casseroles afterward). Today, we’re diving into the structured, church-first world of Mormon funerals—where grieving is kept in check, missionary work takes center stage, and even the clothing you’re buried in is dictated by church policy. For those unfamiliar,…
When The Book of Mormon musical premiered on Broadway in 2011, I was still a devout member of the LDS Church. At the time, the very idea of the musical felt offensive—a blatant attack on God’s chosen people. Growing up Mormon, we’re taught that the world is against us and that criticism of the Church…