The current dominant narrative among Mormon historians is that the Word of Wisdom (D&C 89) didn’t begin to function as a commandment or Mormon identity marker until the early twentieth century. Thomas Alexander argues that although there were “sporadic” attempts … Continue reading
The title of this essay may seem a bit shocking; like an issue that shouldn’t require much thought. Of course Mormons should not be leery of Mormon studies! To the contrary, Mormons should embrace the fact that their religion is … Continue reading
Some assume the creation story described in the opening chapter of the Bible is a literal description how the universe unfolded. Efforts have been made to try to fit the order of the seven days of creation into our scientific … Continue reading
Elder Marcus Nash On April 12, 2013, I attended a Symposium on Religion, Faith , and the Environment in the S. J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. There were attorneys, Buddhists, Hindus, evangelicals, Native Americans, and … Continue reading
Today, for the first time, I watched my 12 year-old son Joshua share the symbols of Christ’s atonement with our religious congregation, our Ward “family.” I felt deeply touched as I witnessed my little boy enjoy this important rite of … Continue reading
*Author’s Note: An earlier version of this address was presented at the annual Mormon Scholars in the Humanities conference, March 15, 2013 at Brigham Young University. The Latter-day Saint temple endowment is a taboo topic for reasons obvious to probably … Continue reading
A continuation of the the series “Adjusting the Narrative”, as a proposed response to the new header to Official Declaration 2 in the 2013 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. See Introduction, Part 1a – The Scriptural Curse and Seed … Continue reading
A continuation of the the series “Adjusting the Narrative”, as a proposed response to the new header to Official Declaration 2 in the 2013 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. See Introduction, Part 1a – The Scriptural Curse and Seed … Continue reading
(Continued from Part 1) Here are two final suggestions about where God is hiding: Pavilion 3: Rabbi Rehumi—God is Hiding in the Empty Space between a Husband and a Wife “This R. Rehumi who was frequently [at the school] of Raba Mahuza [in … Continue reading
O God where art thou? And where is the pavilion that covereth thy hiding place? (D&C 121:1) This is the beginning of Joseph’s impassioned prayer in Liberty Jail as he sat in the helpless dark, awaiting his final appeal against his … Continue reading