Monthly Archives: October 2008

Notable Teachings From John Taylor

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Tomorrow (November 1, 2008) marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mormonism’s third prophet and president, John Taylor. Taylor became an LDS apostle in 1838, then became the President of the LDS Church in 1880. Having married 16 women … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Prophetic Love

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The Pain of Prophetic Love

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The Book of Mormon: True or False?

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the request of our Mormon friends here at Mormon Coffee, today’s topic for discussion is, The Book of Mormon: True or False? Before the discussion starts, however, I need to lay down some ground rules. It is understood by … Continue reading →

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Isn’t this America?

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Meridian Magazine, billing itself as “The Place Where Latter-day Saints Gather,” recently ran an article written by reader Michelle Worley. Titled “Standing Up for Prop 8: ‘I Hope You Know We’re Not Haters,’” the article recounts Ms. Worley’s experience standing … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging National Student Dialogue Conference II

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff
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Mormons and Politics

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

New West Politics ran a story this week about the political race for Wyoming’s U.S. House seat. Two candidates are running neck-in-neck, but the Republican congressional candidate, Cynthia Lummis, hopes to add the Mormon vote to her support base. Mormons … Continue reading →

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Thursday Poll – Should members of your church be required to believe in the absolute sinlessness of God the Father’s eternal past?

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

[poll id="2"] Read the question carefully. Hopefully we can deal with the spirit of the question instead of appealing to rhetorical loopholes? Update (8:43am): This is not an anonymous poll (I can see the logs). Be prepared to explain your … Continue reading →

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Free Speech and the Julie Bird Case

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Julie Bird had a diaper bag over her shoulder, her child in one arm, and a stack of tracts in the other arm. On a public sidewalk in front of an abortion clinic, she had a peaceful, gentle, pleading conversation … Continue reading →

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Clarence Thomas on Interpreting the Constitution

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Clarence Thomas on Interpreting the Constitution

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A few teachings from the October 1900 LDS General Conference

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS General Conference in October 1900 focused a lot on the law of tithing. The repetition on that topic was due to the feeling among Church leadership that the second coming of Christ was near and the Saints needed … Continue reading →

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