What I’ve Been Reading

Let's take a break from polygamy, shall we? Here's what I'm reading or have read in the last few months: Charles H. Spurgeon's Treasury of David.  (Ongoing:  I'm almost halfway through. ) Tony Hillerman's The Fallen Man. Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad Irene...

Mormon Fundamentalism

If you're confused about the roots and development of Mormon fundamentalism (the churches who regard themselves as true followers of Joseph Smith and who practice polygamy), there's a helpful chart at mormonfundamentalism.com. Also, if you're interested in...

Insight on the FLDS Mothers

From Janis Hutchinson comes this helpful explanation: Why won't the mothers in the FLDS Church say which of the children are theirs? It may be because in many fundamentalist groups, ALL the women are considered the mothers. I know, that doesn't make sense. But I know,...

FLDS Raid

I, like most Christians, am incensed that the children from the FLDS raid have been separated from their mothers.  But I did not know until today the reason for that. Social workers are begging the mothers to acknowledge their children.  But most will not do so.  In...

A Comment from Scott Simmons

When I read your blog regarding the stories of FLDS and others.  It is very clear that I have not experienced the abuse of submission as some have.  Your insight is very valuable in helping me understand the potential for subversion of the truth in the topic of...