Four Stages of Ritualistic Simulacra
1. The Basics Jean Baudrillard (1929–2007) was a French sociologist and philosopher best known for his analysis of media, consumer
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What is the Sociological Function of the Endowment?
1. Introduction The Endowment has been a topic of interest for me for quite some time. I am fascinated by
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Are Endowments “Secret Combinations”?
1. What is a “Secret Combination”? A recurring question in the Reform Mormon community is whether the Endowment is the
The Four Marks of the Holy Priesthood
This is a part of “part 2” to my post “The Robes of the Holy Priesthood“. Meaning The garments are
Revelation on Temples and Tabernacles
Sister Evan Sharley had been pondering on how Temples may function amongst her community for several months, and had been
“The Sealing Power” is given to everyone
You read that right; everyone can seal. In the earliest days of the Restoration, “sealing” essentially was giving a stamp
Worshipping Heavenly Mother: The Practice of a Transgender Mormon (Sunstone 2025)
1. Introduction I was raised as a boy in Boise, Idaho, and in Primary, I sang of Heavenly Father and
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The Robes of the Holy Priesthood
On January 2nd, 1831 it was said that the Mormons should gather to Kirtland, Ohio, and there they would “be
Preparation for a Reform Mormon Endowment
Transcript Ritual is a powerful way to help ensure that an entheogenic experience is a positive one. My first iteration
Lindsay Hansen Park on Garment Changes
LDS Garments have always been a point of contention with women in the LDS church. They have been uncomfortable, contribute