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2014-10-28T09:52:39-05:00

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LDS Curriculum and the Priestly Hermeneutical Tradition

Last updated on: October 28, 2014 at 9:52 am By TT

A guest post from from friend-of-the-blog Silence Dogood. The recently announced changes in CES curriculum represent something much more than what is taught at BYU campuses, institutes, and seminaries. Rather, it is an embodiment of a particular strain of scriptural interpretation that plays a central role in the modern Church. One could argue that Mormonism was founded upon the question of scriptural interpretation. Joseph Smith, upset that the many religions of his day “understood the same passages of scripture so... Read more

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2014-10-21T15:20:21-05:00

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Reminder: Faith and Knowledge Conference Deadline!

Last updated on: October 21, 2014 at 3:20 pm By TT

Nearly 10 years ago, this conference came together as the first dedicated space for LDS graduate students in religion and related fields. If that applies to you, don’t miss out on being a part of something really special! THE FIFTH BIENNIAL FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE CONFERENCE University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA February 27-28, 2015 The Faith and Knowledge Conference was established in 2007 to bring together LDS graduate students in religious studies and related disciplines in order to explore the... Read more

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2014-10-14T07:20:58-05:00

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…Like All the Other Nations

Last updated on: October 14, 2014 at 7:20 am By TT

The book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament contains an account of the debate over gaining a king in Israel. This text from the Deuteronomic History reports an anti-monarchical perspective revealed some serious concerns about the idea of having a king over Israel. Prior to the monarchy, Israel was ruled in a loose confederate tribal system. God was considered to be the king of Israel. The Israelites did not think that this was a particularly effective governing system because... Read more

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2014-09-03T13:08:38-05:00

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Pseudonyms Rule, Names Drool

Last updated on: September 3, 2014 at 1:08 pm By TT

Judith Donath, a fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, has put forward an argument that we have been making for years: pseudonyms are better for online communication. The Harvard Magazine article discusses the argument in more depth, but basically suggests that anonymity and pseudonymity are two different things. According to her new book, she, “contends that well-managed pseudonyms can strengthen online communities, an idea that contradicts the conventional wisdom that fake names bring out the worst in people, allowing ‘trolls’... Read more

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2014-08-08T08:12:31-05:00

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The Aspirational Language of Mormonism

Last updated on: August 8, 2014 at 8:12 am By Guest Contributor

This post is a guest submission from Isaac Black. Recent events in Mormondom, including the excommunication of Kate Kelly and the Church’s blog posts on controversial topics like the priesthood ban and polygamy, have prompted a higher scrutiny of seemingly basic terms of the religion. What defines apostasy? What precisely is priesthood? Even, what is doctrine? It is my observation that Mormon vocabulary, rather than being strict and legalistic as some of the more textually inclined among us would hope... Read more

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2014-07-29T16:32:53-05:00

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An Apologetics of Care

Last updated on: July 29, 2014 at 4:32 pm By smallaxe

When people leave the church over intellectual issues, I believe that part of what this means is that people leave the church because of the feelings associated with confronting these issues. In other words, when a LDS learns that Joseph Smith engaged in polyandry, for instance, it usually occurs in a context that induces fear and loneliness, which eventually leads to frustration and anger. Such a person may not be literally alone when he or she discovers Joseph’s polyandry (although... Read more

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2014-07-16T17:35:45-05:00

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Announcement: THE FIFTH BIENNIAL FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE CONFERENCE

Last updated on: July 16, 2014 at 5:35 pm By TT

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA February 27-28, 2015 The Faith and Knowledge Conference was established in 2007 to bring together LDS graduate students in religious studies and related disciplines in order to explore the interactions between religious faith and scholarship. During the past four conferences, students have shared their experiences in the church and the academy and the new ideas that have emerged as a result. Papers and conversations provided thought-provoking historical, exegetical, and theoretical insights and compelling models of... Read more

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2014-07-05T10:16:22-05:00

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Who’s the Prophet Here?

Last updated on: July 5, 2014 at 10:16 am By RT

There are many different views about the validity and effectiveness of Kate Kelly and Ordain Women’s campaign to seek redress for long-held institutional sexism, and I think it will take us a long time yet to fully understand what really happened this week as many people stopped to reflect more deeply about the state and future of Mormonism and whether that Mormonism is something they recognize or even want to belong to. But for the moment, I just wanted to... Read more

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2014-06-24T15:04:50-05:00

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Some Thoughts on a Recent Excommunication

Last updated on: June 24, 2014 at 3:04 pm By Guest Contributor

We recently received this communication from a friend, who wishes to remain anonymous. It’s been a difficult week, but now I’m just sort of irritated all around. I’m irritated with the Church for treating Kate Kelly as an existential threat rather than a nuisance. Kicking her out polarizes the situation, makes everyone wary and fearful of sharing honest opinions (except for those who are confident that the Church can do no wrong), alienates members, scares off investigators, and makes an... Read more

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2014-06-24T00:50:08-05:00

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Obedience and Speaking for God

Last updated on: June 24, 2014 at 12:50 am By gwesley

Last week in my ward, the Sunday school lesson included 1 Samuel 15, where Samuel speaks for God and tells Saul, “go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.” So Saul kills the Amalekites, except the king, while sparing the best animals, ostensibly for sacrifice. Then, as is well known, Samuel tells him that “to obey is better... Read more

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