Opposition in All Things

"Opposition in all things", the Mormon equivalent to Newton's 3rd Law of Thermodynamics. However, as with many laws or rules, the leadership of the Mormon Church don't seem to think it applies to them!

That's why people like Nemo exist, a Gadfly in the ointment to shatter the illusion that "all is well in Zion".

All that time in the ointment means the Gadfly comes up smelling pretty good. So light up this candle and bask in the smell of knowing that someone, somewhere, is holding the Mormon Church accountable. (And that he probably smells incredible—like amber noir, jasmine, and a healthy dose of Common Consent!)

When you get the "Opposition in All Things" candle, a percentage of the proceeds will go to Nemo the Mormon, yea even the very Gadfly, to help him continue creating videos.

SCENTS

Created in partnership with Nemo the Mormon, "Opposition in All Things" is a high-end aroma that insinuates itself into the air around you with a certain je ne sais quoi.

Sultry amber noir forms the body of this scent, a dark sweetness evoking both mystery and pleasure. Jasmine and exotic cashmere bring a velvety softness as the aroma develops, rounded out with faint, tantalizing hints of vanilla husk.

And that other scent still veiled, not quite giving up its secrets? That one you can't quite put a finger on? That is the sweet smell of Common Consent!

A luxury fragrance, lighting "Opposition in All Things" is nearly as gratifying as watching Nemo's videos...nearly 😉

•  Top Notes: plum, saffron, bergamot, Common Consent

•  Middle Notes: amber noir, jasmine, muguet, honeysuckle

•  Base Notes: vanilla husk, cashmere, dark musk, vetiver, teakwood, violet, amyris

CANDLE INSPIRATION

The phrase "opposition in all things" is found in Mormon scripture. It is part of the Mormon answer to the Epicurean Paradox, which asks why evil and suffering exist in a world created by a good and omnipotent god.

2 Nephi 2:11 states: "For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things. If not so...righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad."

It is also part of the basis for the Mormon practise of Common Consent.

In principle, Common Consent is the practise whereby church leaders are put forward to allow members to either express their support, or voice concerns about the leader, should they have any. In practise, it is a loyalty test designed to weed out dissidents and uphold the status quo. This leads many with reservations to simply vote in the affirmative.

This is also why people who are willing to put their head above the parapet are so important. Nemo the Mormon is a strong advocate of making your voice heard through "opposing votes".

By lighting this candle, you are signalling your support for holding powerful men accountable, through the systems they are supposed to abide by.

NEMO THE MORMON

A percentage of "Opposition in All Things" will go to Nemo the Mormon. Here's a little about him!

Nemo the Mormon is a British YouTuber and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His content focuses primarily on the statements and remarks of current LDS leaders, and on determining the truthfulness of those statements.

Some say it is only a matter of time before he is excommunicated from the Mormon Church (especially if he keeps calling it that, because that is how Satan wins, apparently).

However, through a combination of charm, luck, and being correct, he has been labelled by some as "un-excommunicatable", but only by those who can actually say such a mouthful of a word.

The rest just say he's on borrowed time.

QUALITY + SUSTAINABILITY

All ExMo Candles are hand-poured in small batches, and each of our recipes is tweaked and tested before coming online. We take pride in the quality of our candles.

Our candles are also vegan-friendly, made and packaged sustainably, and pthalate-free. Our commitment to sustainability includes a partnership with One Tree Planted, where we donate the money to plant 100 trees for every 100 candles sold.

Finally, the removable labels on our jars make them easy to upcycle. Woohoo!

DISCREET PACKAGING

We know that you might be living with members of the church, or heck, that your mailman might be Mormon. For that reason, we've chosen not to brand our outer packaging in any way. No one will be able to tell from the outside of the box that you've ordered anything related to being an ex-Mormon. This includes the shipping label, which will simply say it's from Jen + Adri.

PRODUCT + FULFILLMENT DETAILS

The Nemo the Mormon "Opposition in All Things" candle is guaranteed to give you 40+ hours of burn time. It comes in a glass jar with an aluminum lid, and it measures 3.5" tall and 2.75" across. The net weight is 7.1 oz.

Because all ExMo Candles are handmade to order, please allow a 7-day processing time before your order ships out.