Articles written by Ben Mitchell

I am a government employee, and write part-time as a political reporter for the local paper (my "fun" job).

I have an undergraduate degree in Spanish, with a minor in English Literature. I also have a Master of Social Science in Public Administration.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Reflections: Can Mormons be considered Christians: 6 of 16

Yes, Mormonism is a Christian faith. And it is an evolving Christian faith. Like the early Christian Church, and most other new religious movements, the Mormon belief system is evolving rapidly. This is because some of the obscure beliefs of yesterday's members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are not found...
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Will the US still exist as a country in 100 years?: 10 of 22

Good news: In 2108 CE the United States will still exist as a country. How many states? Who knows? 62? But the United States of my great-great-grandchildren will have made major shifts still to be determined by us and our children as we move into the leadership of our nation. The fact is, most nations don't just cease to exi...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Does God ever say no?: 23 of 24

When the wind hefted the roof And rattled the doors We looked into the night Only to see the moon. The clouds were wiping her face. "Dear God", I prayed, "let this pass". But the wailing of the wind, The thundering of the night, Brought the chill of winter With it's cold white dress. A window burst with a fallen tree, The ho...