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Relaxing to the End?
One of my pet peeves in China is the lack of rush in rush hour. The biggest problem is the widespread use of electronic gadgets. People are texting, watching movies,…
The Gospel Topics Area at LDS.org Now Includes a Statement on Becoming Like God
One of the most controversial aspects of LDS belief is the concept of becoming more like God, or thesis as some early Christians called it. The Church addresses this topic…
Misquoting the Book of Mormon is Bad Enough; Don’t Misquote Science As Well
The use of DNA evidence to attack the Book of Mormon often involves multiple errors, such as people getting the Book of Mormon wrong (e.g., assuming it explains the origins…
When Goats Fly
One of the Young Single Adults in Shanghai recently talked about her experiences in doing family history research. In learning about her ancestors, she had learned stories about their lives…
The Standard of Liberty in the Book of Mormon: Just Another Anachronism and Evidence of Plagiarism?
The list of works that Joseph Smith allegedly plagiarized or drew upon to produce the Book of Mormon continues to grow. In addition to the old standards such as Ethan…
Pray for Ukraine
A friend of ours, a brave, faithful, and well educated businessman from Ukraine, has asked his friends here in Shanghai to pray for Ukraine. He and his family have wept…
Why Wait for the Fruit of the Tree of Life When You Can Eat the Biscuit of Omnipotence Now?
Adam and Eve had their temptation in the form of the fruit of knowledge. Mine came in the form of the Biscuit of Omnipotence. And it tastes even better than…
From the Nauvoo Times: I Survived Switzerland (Mission Reminiscences)
This is a recent post from the Nauvoo Times: This week I had to dig into some information about a company in northern Switzerland, including looking up its location on…
More Progress: A New Seminary Manual that Addresses Complex and Sensitive Issues
“A New Church History Seminary Manual” by Steven Densley at the FAIRMormon Blog discusses the new seminary manual just released by the Church. This sounds like a real breakthrough that…
A Significant and Scientifically Oriented New Statement from the Church on DNA and the Book of Mormon
For some of us who love science and our faith, the new statement from the Church on “Book of Mormon and DNA Studies” comes as a pleasant surprise. This is…
