Category: Uncategorized
What About Those Who Can’t Sing?
For some people, singing is a challenging part of worship. For those who feel they can’t sing well or who fear to sing around others, music can sometimes be a…
The Increasingly Interesting Liahona
In an earlier post here at Mormanity, I discussed an intriguing aspect of the temple that Nephi built. I am especially indebted to a chapter from Kevin Christensen, “The Temple,…
The Book of Mormon’s Command Performance: The Late War and Other KJV-Style Texts Don’t Help
Stanford Carmack’s discussion of the unusual grammar in the original Book of Mormon text creates a case that the unusual English of the original Book of Mormon cannot be readily…
Another Classic Example of Misleading LDS Apologetics: The Gospel of Philip and Temple Marriage
In the comments to a previous post about LDS garments at Mormanity, I’ve just been called out for an egregious blunder on my part. I am genuinely grateful to Alvin…
New Twists in the Debate Over Book of Mormon Origins
The Book of Mormon has long been a controversial book to the world, but we must also recognize that it is increasingly controversial within the Church. The debate over its…
“Let It Go”
Among the stories shared in General Conferences from the past few years, one of my favorites for its wisdom comes from President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of…
Shanghai’s Disastrous New Year’s Eve Stampede: The Unintended Consequences of Giving Foolishly
Nearly 40 people died last night in a tragic stampede in Shanghai, just a short walk from the Bund Center where I work. To the right is a photo of…
A Beautiful and Record-Breaking Nativity Scene
Even if you have seen this already, it’s worth a view. Also look at the sister video promoted the end that shows the making of this spectacular production. With beautiful…
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
My remarks below are made as an observer in China, distant from the Ferguson scene and the tensions in the US, so I apologize if I am missing important parts…
Upgrading My Gadgetary Life in China: More Blessings from Frustrating Failures
Over at the Nauvoo Times, I just shared a story involving the frustrating failure of two Samsung devices that happened within the same week. Wonderfully, the failure of the camera…
