Monthly Archives: March 2008

Images of the Restoration

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Images of the Restoration is a really interesting blog site for those interested in Mormon history. Currently, the site includes 10 drawings that represent different aspects of the foundational history of the LDS Church with documented historical accounts accompanying each … Continue reading →

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Someone forgot to read the FARMS revisionist literature?

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Probably to the dismay of FAIR and FARMS revisionists, Mormon apologist Rod Meldrum claims that DNA and archaeological evidence supports the traditional, one-Cumorah Hemispheric Geography Model for the Book of Mormon.

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Least Influential Mormons

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

On the MormonMentality blog, esodhiambo asked readers to make a list of the “least influential Mormons of the Twentieth Century.” A couple of readers took this to mean the “person least influential on 20th century LDS-ism” and named Joseph Smith. … Continue reading →

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John C. Bennett

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

On a recent trip through Iowa I stopped at the Polk City Cemetery, where early Latter-day Saint leader John C. Bennett is buried. Bennett joined the LDS Church in Nauvoo, during the summer of 1840. He quickly became a very … Continue reading →

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Did the Sun Rise?

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The wind blew on Friday and snuffed the lamp out. The wind blew. The earth shook. Darkness settled down like a heavy, suffocating pall. Wailing and mourning and oppressive grief filled every fold. Go home. Light the fire. Think of … Continue reading →

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Bible Book Browser

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

A neat way to jump to a Bible chapter

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Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

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Self-Righteousness Boasting

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Kris Frederickson, a MormonTimes.com columnist, recently wrote about Learning from others outside Mormonism. She wrote, “My understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ has been greatly improved by the teachings of religious men and women over the ages, many of … Continue reading →

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The Veritas Forum: Belief in an Age of Skepticism?

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

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Help Us Advertise the Compassionate Boldness Conference

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

A larger version (800×536) of this image is available here. Do any of you have questions about the conference?

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