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A Conversation with Sandra Tanner, Part 2
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Sandra Tanner has been a leading figure in Mormon Studies for over 50 years. Along with her husband Jerald, she is the author of scores of books and pamphlets, including Mormonism: Shadow or Reality and The Changing World of Mormonism. They are the subjects of the recent biography Lighthouse: Jerald and Sandra Tanner, Despised and Beloved Critics o…
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of "I need this crystal in order to do anything". Do we really need them? Are there other ways of using that energy? We also discuss the attitude of "I need a new spell". Why? Did your old spell not live up to your expectations? We also discuss what we can do if and when we actually need a new spell. Suppo…
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A Conversation with Sandra Tanner, Part 1
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Sandra Tanner has been a leading figure in Mormon Studies for over 50 years. Along with her husband Jerald, she is the author of scores of books and pamphlets, including Mormonism: Shadow or Reality and The Changing World of Mormonism. They are the subjects of the recent biography Lighthouse: Jerald and Sandra Tanner, Despised and Beloved Critics o…
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Myth as Myth and Bad Luck or Mercury Retrograde?
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We are discussing believing myth as truth. Should we change how we see myth and legend or should we continue to see these are stories that teach lessons? We also discuss the idea of bad luck and how easy it is to pass the blame for misfortune. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary …
This conversation is based in part on the book Understanding Your Mormon Neighbor, by Ross Anderson. Mormonism makes a big deal about families. You can’t understand life as a member of the LDS Church without factoring in the strong emphasis on family. This family focus is laudable. It’s a great way to establish common ground with your LDS neighbors…
Today we discuss the question, "Does changing the meaning of words, change a spell that has been cast?"; even if the meaning doesn't change, is the spell effected just because an idea has entered the subconscious? We also discuss degrees versus certificates; should we focus more on certificates considering most degrees don't seem to amount to anyth…
Have you ever wondered what life as a Mormon is like? In some ways it is similar to how traditional Christians experience their faith life. In other ways it is vastly different. In the next few episodes, we will explore the core experiences of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS. The Church Is Central to Life Mormons call it simply “The Ch…
Today we are talking about the male mysteries, not so much in detail but in general. Lord Night gives a few examples of what he believes are male mysteries in the 21st Century. We will also discuss the idea floating around that folk magic practitioners are traditionalist witches. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Fa…
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The LDS Church's Billion Dollar Investments
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The news hit early this week about a hefty fine levied by the US Securities and Exchange Commission against the LDS Church. The LDS Church has a huge investment portfolio and has violated some reporting requirements. This points to the vast wealth of LDS Church. Just how wealthy are they? How was this wealth obtained? How is it used? These massive …
In this episode, we are discussing whether or not we believe wicca is the same as witchcraft. We delve into questions we hope will start some conversations. We also discuss what a glamour is. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | Facebook…
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Mormon Stories - The Seminary Teacher Who Left the LDS Church
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Bo grew up in a strong Mormon family, followed the principles and even served on his LDS mission. He worked for the church as a seminary teacher and married KD in the temple. Then he read the LDS gospel topics and began to seriously question his faith. After almost a decade of searching for answers, Bo and KD finally left the Mormon church. Here's …
Lord Night begins by introducing Lord Oswyn since he received his 2nd degree. The conversation afterwards deals with "What is the greater good?". Can we define it? Is it just something to help us not feel guilty? The conversation then turns to parents who teach their children the craft. How ethical is it? Support the show Join us on Discord: https:…
When many people hear about Mormonism, their first thought is polygamy. The mainstream LDS church continues to try to downplay their polygamist roots. But polygamy in LDS offshoots keeps cropping up in the news. How did polygamy get started? Why did they do it? When did it end? Are Mormons polygamists today? Joseph Smith and the Origins of Polygamy…
In this episode, we are talking about karma. We will discuss how we feel it doesn't relate to Western Paganism and taking responsibility for your actions versus a victim mentality. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
LDS Church is building temples rapidly all around the world. 300 existing or planned temples worldwide. 168 currently operating, compared to 50 thirty years ago and just 19 fifty years ago. The Bible talks a lot about the temple. Are LDS temples the same? What are they all about? How Mormons View Their Temples LDS consider temples to be “The House …
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Why Look to Nature and Wheel of the Year or Lego Set
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In this episode, we are discussing the idea that as Pagans we look to nature. What exactly does it mean and what can we learn? We also discuss the wheel of the year. In this discussion, we look at the wheel and how one festival leads to the next and how they mark seasons and special events in the Earth's cycle. Support the show Join us on Discord: …
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Why Mormons Don't Drink Coffee (and Other Disctinctive LDS Practices)
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People have a lot of questions about distinctive Mormon practices. Do a Google search: Do Mormons ______? Results: Do Mormons wash their hair? Can Mormons wear make-up? Can Mormons have french fries? Because LDS do have a number of distinctive practices, this can be confusing. Let’s explore three of them… The “Word of Wisdom” See https://www.church…
In this episode, we are discussing what is a need and what is a want? So many people seem to get these confused, so we decided to lay it out for everyone. We are also discussing a little bit of Celtic society and how it relates to how we operate at Life Temple and Seminary. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook…
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More Bullet-Proof Evidence Against the Book of Mormon
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Note: Much of the content in this podcast can be found in show participant Ross Anderson’s book Understanding the Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon claims to be an ancient scripture that tells the story of God’s people in the American continent. It was engraved on gold plates and translated by Joseph Smith through the “gift and power of God.” In fa…
In this episode, we will be discussing the power of words on the psyche. What happens when you continually tell yourself something? Does it become reality or self-fulfilling prophecy? We also discuss the concept of "I Am" vs "I Identify As". Is there a difference between the two? Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Fa…
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Bullet-Proof Evidence Against the Book of Mormon
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Note: Much of the content in this podcast can be found in show participant Ross Anderson’s book Understanding the Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon claims to be an ancient scripture that tells the story of God’s people in the American continent. LDS challenge: “Either the Book of Mormon is what the Prophet Joseph said it is, or this Church and its …
In this episode, we are discussing spiritual burnout and how to "fix" it. We also discuss a topic a listener suggested regarding our views on skyclad rituals. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
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Polygamy, Racism, and Other Changing Doctrines of Mormonism
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Because the LDS Church claims to be led by divine revelation, major changes in doctrine are startling. If LDS prophets are led by God, one might expect current prophets to agree with previous ones. But the LDS principle of continuing revelation allows new “truths” to supersede past ones. Yet changes in LDS teachings raise the question of whether pa…
In this episode, we discuss Lord Night's thought process for difficult situations. It ties in with a discussion on how to stay neutral in difficult situations. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
Latter-day Saints revere Joseph Smith as a prophet of God. His role is absolutely central to the claims of Mormonism. LDS Church President Joseph Fielding Smith highlighted this important role: “Mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on the story of Joseph Smith. He was either a prophet of God, divinely called, properly appointed and commis…
We are discussing the 13 goals of a witch; what are they, how can we incorporate them into daily life, and how they help in our practice. We are also discussing the concept: All is one and the one is all regarding deities. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | Facebook…
What happens after this life is over? This topic builds on everything we have looked at in the first four lessons of this series to explore what Mormonism teaches about what happens after death, compared to traditional Christian beliefs. Does Everyone Go to Heaven? The LDS Church teaches that there are three levels of heaven, along with another pla…
The topic of this episode is ghosts. We will discuss our ideas of what ghosts are, what they aren't, and what they might be. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
One of the biggest questions religion seeks to answer is: “How can a person be right with God?” This is the question of salvation. As we consider what Mormonism teaches about salvation in comparison to historic, biblical Christianity, remember what is at stake: a person’s eternal destiny. Two Kinds of Salvation? In Mormonism, immortality means that…
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Random Meanings and Conspiracy or Paranoia?
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Ever find yourself finding spiritual meaning to something that may not seem so spiritual? In this episode we delve into why we think it happens and what it means to us as individuals. We also talk about conspiracy theory...what causes people to believe in them, what causes people to be paranoid? Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.…
What does it mean to be human? What kind of beings are we, and how do we relate to God and everything God made? While Latter-day Saints use many words and phrases familiar to traditional Christianity, the underlying world view of Mormonism is very different from historic, biblical Christian faith. This is seen most dramatically when comparing what …
In this episode, we are giving our take on the 13 principles of witchcraft as laid out by the defunct Council of American Witches from the 70's. Join us we laugh and have somewhat serious conversations about each of these principles. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | Facebook…
Our ultimate authority is God. But how can we know what God is like and what he wants? Both Latter-day Saints and traditional Christians agree that God has revealed himself in written scriptures. But the similarities end there. Let’s take a look at what Mormonism teaches about scripture and revelation compared to the biblical perspective. A SUFFICI…
What we believe about God is probably the most important thing we can believe. Everything else in a world view starts with our concept of God. So let’s try to understand what Mormonism says about God so we can compare our own beliefs. God the Father has not always been God. According to Latter-day Saint thinking, there was a time when God was not G…
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Communication Between Priestesses and Priests of Crafte
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Join us we discuss the importance of communication between Priests and Priestesses of Crafte. We also discuss why we should communicate better with each other. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | Facebook…
In this episode, we are discussing egotism among content creators and authors, how it hinders personal crafte, and how to deal with it. We also discuss protocol: what is it, how it helps, and why it is important. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | Facebook…
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Counsel of American Witches and Places of Worship
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FIND A COVEN, PAGAN MEET UP, LOCAL WICCANS | mandragoramagika We had some shorter topics, so we decided to combine them for this episode. We start out discussing the American Counsel of Witches, the possibility of reforming the counsel, how it might get started, and some ideas about how to run it this time. Then, we discuss the importance of having…
In this week's episode, Lord Night and Oswyn discuss what the psyche of a witch is. They will also cover some of the out of the ordinary things that witches do and why they do them. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
In this episode we talk about what it is to write a ritual. Is it (or does it need to be) complicated? We also give some suggestions on how to come up with ideas for rituals. Although these work well for groups, they are also beneficial to solitary practitioners. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life …
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Can Changing the Definition of a Word, Kill an Ethic/Moral?
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In this episode, we are discussing if changing the definition of "warlock" actually kills the concept of keeping your word. My Servitor Quit On Me! - YouTube Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
In this episode, we discuss what money means to practitioners of craft. When does charging for services go beyond being ethical and move into the land of corruption? How can we fix this if and when it becomes a problem? Are occult authors just in it for the money? - YouTube Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us …
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Religious Discrimination or Overly Sensitive?
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Join Lord Night and Oswyn as they discuss religious discrimination, not just against paganism, but against other religions and within paganism itself. Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | FacebookBy Life Temple and Seminary
This week we are discussing how being open-minded can be a detriment to your independent thinking as well as the benefits of being open-minded. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | Facebook…
Join us as we discuss some elements of feminism as it is related to craft. We will also discuss how we think it effects the dynamics between men and women. Please excuse the glitchy audio, we were having some issues while recording. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ …
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Revelation or Have You Checked Your Light Bulb?
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Join us as we discuss the idea of when a revelation happens (when you suddenly realize something). We will discuss some different types and how we think these come about. Join us on Discord: Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple and Seminary | F…
Crow Gleann Pagan Services - Home (weebly.com) crowgleann@gmail.com On today's episode, we are joined by Lady Crow Moon, founder of Crow Moon Pagan Services (an outreach ministry for incarcerated pagans). Join us as we find out what got her started in this ministry, some challenges she faces/has faced, some funny moments, and her overall feelings a…
Join Oswyn and Lord Night as they discuss the degree system for Life Temple and Seminary and the expectations thereof. Lord Night will also discuss his ideal world for the use of titles. Join us on Discord for more discussions: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Facebook: (7) Life Temple…
In this special episode, we will discuss incarnating deity. We will find out what it is like, how to prepare for it, and how to handle the aftermath. Lord Night also has a warning for those wishing to attempt incarnating deity. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Faceb…
Join us as we discuss the theory of like energy attracting like energy (this comes from the prevailing thought of many Wiccans that if we put out nothing but good, we get nothing but good in return). We will also touch on the theory of Manifest Destiny. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ Support the show Join us on Discord: https://d…
**Disclaimer** The views in this podcast are not necessarily the views of everyone at Life Temple and Seminary - In this podcast, Lord Night and Oswyn discuss the potential use of drugs in craft and the implications of addiction. They will also cover the potential use of drugs in therapy sessions. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/MdcMwqUjPZ S…
