Maybe we should spend more time thinking about how the ancient Romans dealt with the problem of globalization.
Month: May 2006
Polygamy
A comment from my introduction: #2 I hope you feel inspired to blog on your unique perspective on polygamy. That would be fascinating, I think.
What Kind of Liberals are Mormons?
What is the precise nature of Mormon liberalism?
Apocrypha, Bible, and the Status of Scipture
Consider the following two scriptures about the scriptures:
Meal Deals
I’ll admit it: I really am more likely to bring my scriptures to church if I know I’ll get a cookie for it.
Snippets
I’ve been thinking lately about a few conference talks. For a variety of reasons, Elder Nelson’s talk from last fall, Jesus Christ, the Master Healer, has been especially on my mind this Easter season. Let me share a few snippets.
Alternate Voices
One of the more interesting pieces that I have read on Mormon intellectual life is Armand Mauss’s essay “Alternate Voices,”Sunstone April 1990. The article was written in response to a General Conference sermon by Elder Oaks of the same name. (Also worth reading here.) Brother Mauss’s article in its entirety is reproduced here with the kind permission of Sustone and Brother Mauss.
The Life and Times of Carol Armga
I’ll introduce our newest guest blogger by letting her introduce herself.
Chapel Seating
As a new member and as a missionary, I usually sat near the back of the chapel.
“One afternoon in Amarillo”
If I ever to write a country-western song about religious epistemology, I will call it “One afternoon in Amarillo.”
New York snow this time of year, there’s nothing more beautiful
I visited an old love this weekend, almost a year after we parted. I found her more beautiful than ever, and we spent a wonderful few days together before saying goodbye again.
Contention
I love the book of Fourth Nephi in the Book of Mormon, especially this verse: “And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.”
“God being with thee when we know not”
Sunday afternoon I found myself reading the Oxford Book of English Verse (the Quiller-Couch edition in honor of a great advocate of the Inner Temple), and I read the following:
The Sabbath as “Family Day”?
Are we losing the battle for Sundays?