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Monthly Archives: June 2006
Artistic Interpretation–Mormon Style
During my tour of Temple Square in Salt Lake City last week I visited the LDS North Visitors Center. A friend pointed out a large painting (reproduction) on the wall at the stairway landing. It was a painting of Jesus … Continue reading
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Protestors at the Mormon Miracle Pageant
I’m back from a quick trip to Utah. While there I toured Temple Square, Brigham Young’s Beehive House, and the cemetery where Mr. Young and several of his wives now lay. I went to Zion’s Bookstore (which now has a … Continue reading
Polygamy vs Democracy
During the summer, faithful Mormons put on musicals (or pageants) as a way of illustrating their religious history, as well has encouraging the seeker to convert to their uniquely American faith. The early Latter-Day Saints were among the pioneers who … Continue reading
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Ministering Angels of Mormonism
At last April’s General Conference, President James E. Faust (Second Counselor in the First Presidency) talked a bit about ministering angels (see “A Royal Priesthood”). To understand President Faust’s comments, it’s important to first recognize that the LDS view of … Continue reading
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LDS Apostle Accused of Deception in Defense of Marriage
Last April I blogged about the recent temple wedding of LDS Apostle Russell M. Nelson (see Wedding Bells for LDS Apostle). I made note of the fact that Mr. Nelson, whose first wife died in 2005, was on his second … Continue reading
Playing God
On Tuesday I was listening to the Michael Medved Show on conservative talk radio. Because the date was 6/6/06 Mr. Medved was discussing the biblical number 666. One person who called in to the program identified himself as a member … Continue reading
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Mormonism on Townhall.com
Over the past week Mike S. Adams, author of Welcome to the Ivory Tower of Babel: Confessions of a Conservative College Professor has posted a series of online columns about Mormonism at Townhall.com. Dr. Adams’ insights are really very interesting, … Continue reading
LDS in the Weekend News
There are two things I’d like to draw your attention to today. First is a story out of Massachusetts. After a weeklong trial, [LDS member Kevin F.] Curlew, who acted as his own attorney, was convicted by a jury on … Continue reading
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Correction on Mormon Handcart Companies
Last Friday I blogged about the Mormon pioneer handcart companies of 1856 (The Mormon Handcart Experiment). I wrote: The last two companies, the Willie and Martin companies, met with tremendous tragedy. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 222 people perished due … Continue reading
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The Mormon Handcart Experiment
On June 11th LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley will speak at The Handcart Pioneer Commemoration Fireside in Iowa City, Iowa. The event is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Mormon handcart pioneers. In 1856 Brigham Young instituted a plan, … Continue reading
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