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Lesson 33: Jonah 1-4; Micah 2, 4-7 This is another long set of study notes. Read More
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Mormon Stories is no longer “open, honest, respectful”; however, they are now “building bridges.” Read More
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Let’s face it — we haven’t hit the mainstream until we’ve broken into horror movies. And the possibilities for Mormon horror are enormous. After a quick brainstorm with danithew (of Blog-Diss fame), I’m chuckling about some of the possibilities. In the best Julie-Smith tradition, let me present: Read More
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This is not the kind of article you see every day. Read More
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Lesson 32: Job WARNING: This may set the record for the length of my scripture study posts. Read More
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Over at some-other-blog, Kristine asks the interesting question, “what is the purpose of time?” Read More
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A common narrative in the church relates to new converts who join the church despite intense pressure from their family or community. But does the calculus change any if a promise is involved? How and when should religious promises be broken? Read More
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Does it say anything about me that I have friends who couldn’t be friends with one another? Read More
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My wife hates my hair. There’s no better way to put it. Read More
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This is what you see as you drive on 300 West just past 300 North in Salt Lake City: Read More
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What is “grace”, really? We know we are saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8; 2 Nephi 25:23). Of course, lots of people (including some Mormons) think Mormons don’t believe in salvation by grace. Read More
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Lesson 31: Proverbs and Ecclesiastes Read More
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Does God control who is Church President by ending life (using the “death card”)? Or does he control who is President by controlling the order in which Apostles are called? Of course, both can be true (or neither depending on your theological persuasion), but let’s examine these questions systematically. Read More
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Most summers for the last twenty-two years, I’ve come to Italy for a week or more Read More
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Lesson 30: 2 Chronicles 29-30; 32; 34 Read More
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“A faith that has never been doubted is not as valuable or authentic as a faith that has been doubted.” Read More
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A dear friend of mine recently wrote to me, confiding that she’s been coming to the slow and vertiginous realization that she’s never had a strong testimony of the gospel, despite a life of exemplary activity in and service to the Church. With her permission, I’ve shared my response to her letter below. Read More
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Are the rules of Mormonism constitutive or regulative? Read More
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There are two “religious” magazines that I like to read fairly regularly. Neither is Mormon. Read More
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This is a post about Mormonism and Leo Strauss. Read More
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I can think of at least three different ways in which one can read the scriptures. Read More
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What is the bloggernacle? Good question. People’s views are likely to differ, and the quest to define the nacle is bound to be an ongoing one. It’s a fun question, but for now I’m just going to point out a significant new post on the topic: DMI Dave has been around long enough to have a better grasp of the community definitional issues than just about anyone else, so when he weighs in on the topic, it makes sense to pay attention. The don’t-miss-it nacle post of the [week? most-recent-short-period-of-time?] is Dave’s “Defining the Bloggernacle.” Read More
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Simon, 5, loves this little boy. His family is a little bit too Conspicuous Consumption for me, but how can you deny a five-year-old his best friend? Which is why I’m spending an afternoon at his 500$ birthday party at the karate studio. Read More
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The common answer heard today in the Church is no. A variety of reasons are usually given: Read More
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On the whole, I am in favor of the smell of tobacco in church, but it is a tricky question. Read More
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A prior thread examined rationales for extending priesthood eligibility to women. This thread will examine the opposite question: If you believe that women should not receive priesthood eligibility, why not? Read More