Tag: war
A Subtle Book of Mormon Tribute to Single Mothers?
In Alma 53, the 2000 young “stripling warriors” from converted Lamanite families heroically assist the Nephites in a difficult time of war and turn the tide. Their great faith and…
Yemen Needs Your Help As Millions Face Starvation (Another Fruit of the “Military-Industrial Swamplex“)
Many of you have heard about the stunning archaeological site in Yemen found by a German team that gives us three ancient altars from Lehi’s day bearing the name of…
Too Complex! Don’t Confuse Me with that Military-Industrial Thing
I am surprised how many Americans who care deeply about politics and current events don’t seem to have considered the forces that act on and influence government. During a recent…
To Rule with Blood and Horror: Shouldn’t We Be Paying More Attention?
This morning I awoke with a chilling dream. I was a technical advisor helping in the deployment of a bomb. I was on the airplane carrying the first bomb as…
For the Glory, the Biography of Eric Liddell: Why a Gold Medalist Gave Up Everything for God and China
You may have seen the highly acclaimed movie Chariots of Fire about the 1924 Olympics victory of Eric Liddell (rhymes with “riddle”), the Scottish runner and devout Christian who was…
The Winds of War
As we approach this election, I’m concerned that America will remain mired in no-win foreign wars which engorge the coffers of the elite few while sacrificing the well-being and some…
Parallels for the 2,000 Stripling Warriors in the Book of Alma: More Smoke from the Smoking Gun?
This is a follow-up to my length post on “Curious Parallels” between the Book of Mormon and The Late War Against the United States. While it’s hard not to yawn…
Syria and the Book of Mormon: Hints to Help Us Avoid Further Disaster
My youngest son, freshly returned from his mission, shared with me his observations on the Book of Mormon’s message for our day regarding war. War, of course, is one of…
A Father on Loan
In the early 1950s, my father, a young man on a small farm who loved sports and fishing, was drafted out of his familiar mountain village and sent into the…
17 Miracles: A Film About More Than Just a Handcart Company
While visiting family in Salt Lake City yesterday, I was able to view the film 17 Miracles. First, the camera work was outstanding as was the acting and directing, IMHO….
