Here are a few highlights of a lecture she gave at the Book of Mormon Evidence Conference Oct. 2023. -Plenty of women have had power throughout history as ruling monarchs. The new girl power craze is ridiculous. -Its no shame to be a housewife, that is an essential job you can’t just getRead more
Depressed girls playing with dolls like its slavery: 2001 Odessey Monkeys & primitive girls awake: Monkeys & primitive girls see obelisk spaceship / Barbie: Monkeys / Primitive girls feel the new object: Original Sexualized Barbie doll is a copy of German Prostitute doll “Build Lilli” Monkey smashes carcass / Primitive girl smashes baby: Monkey throwsRead more
Introductory note from Nate Richardson: The following are my notes on this most excellent book. I found myself taking a long time to get through the text, highlighting just about every word and loving every page. When I first heard Peter Kreeft lecture online, I instantly knew I had found another all-time hero, and wasRead more
This is a great tradition. Here are a few things common to do for such a celebration: -Around 12-15 years of age. -Recount the youth’s life, family pictures, interests, talents, spiritual intellectual and social progress, etc. -Presenting gifts to the youth, particularly with a symbolic significance attached. -The youth reciting scripture, such as theRead more
Duolingo has prided itself in promoting homosexuality in their program, and it is outright blatant about that in its press and its programs. Here are some other subliminal messages from the program which I’ve seen from some students who use the program: The female characters have extreme hair dues and sassy attitudes. The male charactersRead more
-There are perhaps a few Disney movies that are uplifting, but by and large, I believe we should reject these teachers of magic and their immorality which are crafted in pleasant packages. -Does not Lucifer appear as an angel of light? -Do not the scriptures condemn magic, as it is seeking power from a sourceRead more
By The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Full text: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (It remains a flagship statementRead more
Video Link: Mormon Channel: Jessyca’s Story—Coming Out, the Most Healing Thing I Have Ever Done (The story of a gay woman who believes that obeying Gods laws makes her more happy than satisfying her biological desires, and therefore remains faithful to God in not dating or marrying another woman.)
Here is an analogy to help you understand how the Godhead is 3 separate people rather than the trinity idea of them all being the same person. Your mother is not your father is not your spouse. All of these combined are your family. They MUST be separate beings in order to be able toRead more
Responding to the notion that being queer means you love all people, and that God loves you, and that is enough, including a justification of setting aside the church of God. …I’m sure you’re dealing with people walking away from your friendship over this [declaration of being Queer]. I enjoy your company and wish lifeRead more
I share these notes with permission of the author, Dr. Warren Farrel. Some key players in the movement are Dr. Warren Farrell, Paul Elam, Suzanne Venker, Harry Crouch, & Cassie Jaye (“The Red Pill” movie on this). Try ncfm.org. I appreciate Dr. Farrell’s message, and agree with much (not all) of what he says. HeRead more
In a powerful message given by the great Truman G. Madsen, a compelling sermon on sacrificing like unto Abraham, he concluded with literally the last sentence something along the lines of ‘and seeing all this, will we want to be known as the generation who complained about BYU dress codes? Such trivia is beneath ourRead more
Peterson isn’t right on everything but who is. There are interesting insights from his lectures on psychology, sociology, government, etc. Peterson is a Christian, but his lectures can be meaningful to a broad audience. Jordan Peterson: Why not just be childless and happy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z6k81PNySM ——————– Jordan Peterson – best comebacks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ0ln8gKvDI -the politically correctRead more
-1 room schoolhouse: teach the same lesson to all ages, let them grow unto understanding as they are ready. -Teach adults not children: teach the same curriculum, don’t dumb it down for people with less understanding. Include symbolism to further this method. -Gender segregation: separate the males and females onto different sides of the roomRead more
It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I’m on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I’m thinking, ‘Can’t you see I’m on the phone?’ Obviously, not. No one can see if I’mRead more
-Mother is life, father witnesses and testifies that mothers’ message is life, she is the personification of life. -Dad points to mom and says, “see? Mom is the ideal. I’ll teach you how to go create more copies of this perfection.” Dad pushes the children beyond the bounds of home for the sole purpose ofRead more
-Here we define “Family Creation” as 1. marriage and 2. childbearing -We often speak of the Fall of Adam & Eve as a fall “forward”. It was a good thing. That is a core doctrine of the restored gospel. They were stuck and the only way to advance was to fall forward, and praise GodRead more
Other similar reading at Richardson Studies: Family and Godhead in plan of salvation Exponential Exaltation Theory Great Expectations of Young People List of points: AGE OF MARY at her wedding and birth of Jesus “YOUNG” PEOPLE CAN DO GREAT, historic examples ARRANGED MARRIAGES have less divorces FORBIDDEN, THE YOUTH REBELS CAREER AT EARLIERRead more
Topics: modesty, feminism, cohabitation, rights, morality, premarital sex, the existence of right and wrong, rape, gun rights, out of marriage childbirth rates in 1950 vs now It seems strange to me that often women speaking for women’s rights are the ones who parade in the semi-nude in public, with extravagant amounts of cleavage, the mostRead more
For video of this presentation, click here. Are our children ours or do we return them to God later? Well, a bit of both. Join me for this thrilling exploration of eternal promises related to parents and their children, including the doctrine of adoption, which sheds more light on the eternal mysteries of who GodRead more
Disarming The Devil’s Lies about Sex (The Why and How to not lust, and create meaningful relationships) by Nate Richardson 4-15-17 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com We will here see how important the body is now and forever, and how the Devil warps this truth to deceive us. The Doctrinal background for and suggested application in living withRead more
Political View Brief by Nate Richardson Updated 1-24-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -“The solution of the great world problems is here in the Church of Jesus Christ. Ample provision is made not only for the needs of individuals, but also for the nation and groups of nations” (Elder Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, InRead more
Topics: homemaking, gender roles, joy, feast, meat, parenting, marriage Housekeeping should be lively, energetic, clean and with food prepared when father comes home, all within the ability of mother. The food need not be extravagant, like the women in old Israel, let them simply make some bread every day, perhaps with a little jam; meatRead more
My response on a relationship science class debate at BYU: Can man and woman be “mere” friends? Another male response: Yes! If they refrain from becoming too well acquainted. Today in class it was said that men and women can’t be friends, and are always romantically inclined to each other. One student even publicly shamedRead more
Here we will consider quotes of the prophets regarding the role of women and priesthood. First a thought: The men lay on hands to give priesthood blessings, so do the woman lay on hands to give blessings, as they hold children, husbands, and friends, their gentleness and affection cannot be called anything but a blessing.Read more
Topics: Gender roles, modesty, accountability, pornography, addiction, sexuality, secret combinations/conspiracy, I argued with a professor that there is such a thing as female privilege (she about flew to pieces when I suggested this!), the idea that women show their bodies however they want without respect for the modest feelings of others in society, and aRead more
One is not the Same Differences allowed in Togetherness and Marriage by Nate Richardson April 2017 richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com It’s couples who deal with differences well that succeed (not couples that have a small amount of differences) (the scientists are showing us this left and right). Some differences stay around the entire life span, but theyRead more
View full text of this book, click here. https://www.lds.org/relief-society/daughters-in-my-kingdom?lang=eng -Jesus Christ is the greatest champion of womanhood -Elder Talmage -Don’t let children in your home play with toy firearms or act out dying and to have pleasure in such acting. -Don’t worry if you are only a humble leader (humble here meaning poor, etc.). 85%Read more
We All Bleed The Same: Healing America Version by Alex Boye, Music Video brought to you by Nate Richardson rrnmailbox@gmail.com richardsonstudies.com updated 1-1-18 This video is a fun way to express that we should practice acceptance of people who look believe and act differently than we do. Alex Boye is a member of the MormonRead more
Planted is written for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Particularly, it’s for long time members who have questions about church doctrine and teachings, or otherwise struggle with faith in Jesus Christ and his kingdom on earth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mason is a brilliant man, andRead more