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"The Price of Faith? The Fire of Covenant!"

This week’s installment of our on-going series of Becoming Brigham mini-documentaries is an emotional one and a personal favorite of mine: “The Price of Faith? The Fire of Covenant! — Becoming... read more

10/27/2026 10:45:01 PM by Dan Peterson

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Notes toward planning my funeral

I’m pleased to report that the fortieth installment of our Becoming Brigham documentary series went up early this morning, and that it’s available for viewing at no charge: “The Price of Faith? The... read more

10/26/2026 8:49:15 PM by Dan Peterson

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Two experiences with C. S. Lewis after his death?

I paid very little attention to my high school’s football, basketball, and baseball teams. I wasn’t on them — I was on the swimming team — and my attention was focused elsewhere. (I spent weekends... read more

10/26/2026 12:44:18 AM by Dan Peterson

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In praise of a former Dutch politician

A new article went up today on the Interpreter Foundation’s website and in its journal. It’s C. Robb Smith, “Framing Judgment and Deliverance: Structure and Meaning in 1 Nephi 1,” and it appears at... read more

10/24/2026 4:56:42 PM by Dan Peterson

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On the perils of leaving one's basement

We had a number of guides and assistants in Hungary, Serbia, and Romania. Some of them were local and with us for only part of a day or for a day or two (or, in one case, for three), and some, also... read more

10/23/2026 6:32:10 PM by Dan Peterson

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I'm offended by it

There is, so far as we humans are aware, nothing richer in the universe than personality. There is nothing so endlessly fascinating. It’s not just that “The brain is the last and grandest... read more

10/22/2026 12:50:09 PM by Dan Peterson

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One of My Weirder Days (Not Today)

The newest episode of Becoming Brigham went up on Monday morning. And are you really telling me that you haven’t watched it yet? Not even once? Well, happily, that problem can be easily remedied,... read more

10/21/2026 5:19:26 PM by Dan Peterson

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Reflections on the Attempted Revolution in France

A Transylvania travelogue of werewolf legends, Communist-era jokes, and Snoop Dogg, then a pointed request for evidence about the riots in France. read more

10/20/2026 3:58:44 PM by Dan Peterson

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Passport

Take care not to become distracted. Remember His parable of the ten virgins. We want to be among the 5 admitted to the presence of the Lord. read more

10/20/2026 10:37:42 AM by Delisa Hargrove

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King St. Stephen of Hungary

The latest installment of Becoming Brigham is now up for your viewing pleasure and edification: “Sacrifice for What?—Episode 38.” Be sure to watch it! For that matter, be sure to share it with... read more

10/12/2026 6:10:59 PM by Dan Peterson

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Violence and the Sacred

Times and dates become a bit confused when one is on the road and several time zones from home. That doesn’t excuse my lapse, but it helps to explain why I’ve failed to call attention to this new... read more

10/11/2026 7:17:11 PM by Dan Peterson

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Notes on Women, Priesthood, and General Conference

A critic counted the women who spoke at general conference. Here’s why an all-male priesthood may matter less than outsiders assume. read more

10/10/2026 7:26:35 PM by Dan Peterson

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"America's Most Neighborly City"? It's not in Switzerland

Once again, we haven’t made our way down to the city of Bern. (It’s about an hour from where we’re staying.) I don’t come to Switzerland for its cities, frankly, but I’m relatively fond of Bern. I... read more

10/9/2026 3:43:41 PM by Dan Peterson

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