tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post3657468919343414182..comments2024-03-23T01:54:50.542-05:00Comments on J.L. Campbell: A Chat With Sophia Stone author of Mormon DiariesJ.L. Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-90867830181392524652012-11-02T21:30:24.643-05:002012-11-02T21:30:24.643-05:00I loved BOOK OF MORMON GIRL as I felt I could tota...I loved BOOK OF MORMON GIRL as I felt I could totally relate with the struggles/questions the author had with the Mormon faith. I've had the same issues too. I just guess I have concerns on where this tale ends up going since you did drop out of the church. That's just me though.Kim Baccelliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304806976633973536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-973282999597076062012-11-01T16:43:52.989-05:002012-11-01T16:43:52.989-05:00Interesting interview. And your book sounds intrig...Interesting interview. And your book sounds intriguing! All the best!<br /><br />Hi Joy!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-11326240162372177172012-11-01T13:54:16.070-05:002012-11-01T13:54:16.070-05:00Fascinating interview. And the premise of the book...Fascinating interview. And the premise of the book sounds fascinating, as well. To go against the norm, especially when that results in condemnation and judgment takes great courage and conviction. Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-42292545231609093122012-11-01T10:52:02.355-05:002012-11-01T10:52:02.355-05:00I have this book, but haven't had the time to ...I have this book, but haven't had the time to read it, but read it I must. I'm anti-organized religion, but none of the others scare or anger me like this one does. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-73593086756536332492012-10-31T21:16:21.967-05:002012-10-31T21:16:21.967-05:00Michael, I have to admit that I've grown to re...Michael, I have to admit that I've grown to really enjoy talking with atheists. Most of them are so very logical and to top it off, tend not to feel threatened by honest questions. As far as pressure to believe one way, I think most religions put some pressure on their adherents to believe in a certain way. Determining what is reasonable and what is extreme is another matter, though. I hope you enjoy the book.<br /><br />Sheena-kay, I answer questions about Mormonism on twitter as well, if you're curious. My username there is @ask_a_mormon<br /><br />Julie, I truly loved Krakauer's book. He makes some really good points about reason and faith, asking how it's possible to have both. That book was a real eye opener for me.<br /><br />Richard, thanks. Sometimes I wish I could go back to believing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757153101229098904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-26167726610863215652012-10-31T20:07:02.134-05:002012-10-31T20:07:02.134-05:00Interesting interview. To question one's relig...Interesting interview. To question one's religious beliefs is threatening and life changing. It takes a great deal of courage.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-3802743394617647762012-10-31T19:47:58.968-05:002012-10-31T19:47:58.968-05:00Same here. Same here. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-51188557454167653192012-10-31T11:59:46.986-05:002012-10-31T11:59:46.986-05:00Like Michael, I grew up in a science-minded home, ...Like Michael, I grew up in a science-minded home, with drifts of agnosticism, atheism, humanism, and other isms floating throughout my childhood. I ended up, somehow, fairly firm in my faith (although still a thrasher with religion). This book sounds very intriguing. After reading Krakauer's Under the Banner of Heaven, this might make an interesting continuation of the story. I'm intrigued. Thanks for the review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-30437674792876474962012-10-31T11:59:11.398-05:002012-10-31T11:59:11.398-05:00This interview has made me consider buying this bo...This interview has made me consider buying this book. I've been curious about the mormon religion for some time now.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-55008300548210967442012-10-31T11:31:55.033-05:002012-10-31T11:31:55.033-05:00Your book has intrigued me. I intend to buy it and...Your book has intrigued me. I intend to buy it and read it soon. I grew up in a scientifically minded household, and I'm now 41 and atheist (big surprise to no one). But living in Utah with few actual friends and Mormon co-workers who step suspiciously around me and eyeing me as if I was some kind of strange person makes me want to see what it's like from your point of view.<br /><br />I want to tell you that if you left this organization, you have great courage. I think that religions have tremendous peer pressure on those who are members. I don't understand how those involved can possibly see that this is right to do to someone especially given that none of their claims will withstand scientific inquiry of any kind.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com