The LDS version of the premortal existence fundamentally changes how the LDS faith approaches the problem of evil. In traditional Christianity, evil is introduced into… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 083: A Joseph Smith Theodicy
How does the Book of Mormon address the problem of evil? In this episode, Scott covers a few passages in the Book of Mormon that… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 082: A Book of Mormon Theodicy
Why is there evil? Is deity compatible with the suffering that we observe in the world around us? In today’s episode, Scott introduces the listeners… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 081: Why is there Evil?
Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of a recent Mormon Stories Podcast Episode featuring Scott as a guest host. In early December 2022, John invited Scott… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 080: Mormon Stories Episode 1702 Mormon Church Headquarters Insider Speaks Out
After guest hosting an episode with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories Podcast, many new listeners began working through Scott’s catalog of episodes. Today, Scott will… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 079: A Few Responses to New Listeners
Many people stay engaged with the LDS church after deconstructing their faith, but that relationship looks different for everyone. In this episode, Scott brings on… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 078: Nuance and Respectful Disagreement with Patrick Mason
After a short break, Scott returns to the podcast. Many people that leave the LDS faith are warned against leaving with threats of an unhappy… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 077: A Break for My Mental Health
Is the Devil in the New Testament portrayed any differently than the Satan of the Old Testament? In this episode, Scott finishes a short series… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 076: The Devil of the New Testament
What is the origin of the word Satan? Do these earliest passages that use the term Satan match modern LDS beliefs about the devil? Sources… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 075: The Satan
Lucifer in the LDS faith is vastly different from other interpretations of the character. How does this version differ from that found in the Bible,… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 074: Speak of the Devil and He Shall Appear
Should an atheist post-Mormon engage with spirituality after deconstruction? What does mourning the loss of a loved one look like post-faith, or how can we… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 073: Spiritual Reconstruction with Brittney Hartley
This episode continues the series by reviewing the book No Man Knows My History by Fawn Brodie. Julia from Analyzing Mormonism returns to the discussion… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 072: No Man Knows My History Review Part 4 with Julia from Analyzing Mormonism
Nolan returns to the podcast this week to continue the discussion on the Welfare and Self Reliance program of the Church of Jesus Christ of… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 071: Welfare and Self Reliance Abroad Part 2
In this very special episode, Scott interviews a former full-time employee of the church who worked for the church in the Welfare and Self Reliance… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 070: Welfare and Self Reliance Abroad
This episode is in response to a few comments on the previous discussions about morality. One commenter offered an excellent criticism of the way Scott… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 069: Blind Obedience