My Column in the "Mormon Times"

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Newsflash: "Mormon apologist praises Book of Mormon. Story at 11."
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.

B.R. McConkie, © Intellectual Reserve wrote:There are those who say that revealed religion and organic evolution can be harmonized. This is both false and devilish.
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Buffalo wrote:Newsflash: "Mormon apologist praises Book of Mormon. Story at 11."

"Critic Pans Mormon's Positive Comments about Book of Mormon" [Story too routine to be included in broadcast]
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Daniel Peterson wrote:
Buffalo wrote:Newsflash: "Mormon apologist praises Book of Mormon. Story at 11."

"Critic Pans Mormon's Positive Comments about Book of Mormon" [Story too routine to be included in broadcast]


"Apologist reads sarcasm as 'pan.'" [Story too routine to be included in broadcast]
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.

B.R. McConkie, © Intellectual Reserve wrote:There are those who say that revealed religion and organic evolution can be harmonized. This is both false and devilish.
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Buffalo wrote:"Apologist reads sarcasm as 'pan.'" [Story too routine to be included in broadcast]

Pointless drivel on MDB again. Where's the TV control?
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Daniel Peterson wrote:
Buffalo wrote:"Apologist reads sarcasm as 'pan.'" [Story too routine to be included in broadcast]

Pointless drivel on MDB again. Where's the TV control?


I'm just ribbing you, Dr. P.
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.

B.R. McConkie, © Intellectual Reserve wrote:There are those who say that revealed religion and organic evolution can be harmonized. This is both false and devilish.
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It dawned on me, too, that the style of the Book of Mormon might be (and I now testify that it actually is) much more subtle and sophisticated than we often realize.


Interesting. Years ago when I encountered the term exegesis in reference to the Bible I learned the same regarding the New Testament in particular (as personal quest). This makes me wonder the richness that will be uncovered in the Book of Mormon as more study and research is applied.
Love ya tons,
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Today's offense against reason, evidence, and good taste:

http://www.mormontimes.com/article/2138 ... ling-cynic
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Daniel Peterson wrote:Today's offense against reason, evidence, and good taste:

http://www.mormontimes.com/article/2138 ... ling-cynic


But what of Joseph Smith himself? His honesty and sincerity shine in his personal writings, in documents never intended for publication. For instance, the very first entry in his diary reads as follows:


Sincerity? Sure. Honesty? Well...

About the sword of Laban and the breastplates - who saw them?
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.

B.R. McConkie, © Intellectual Reserve wrote:There are those who say that revealed religion and organic evolution can be harmonized. This is both false and devilish.
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Buffalo wrote:About the sword of Laban and the breastplates - who saw them?

The Three Witnesses claimed to have seen both. Lucy Mack Smith held and handled the latter, and may -- I find the account slightly ambiguous -- have to claimed to see them directly.
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Can someone remind me what honest and sincere Joseph said when asked if he was practicing Polygamy...?

And, correct me if I am mistaken, but I don't believe Joseph was tarred and feathered (or shot and killed for that matter) because of either his sincerity or his honesty...

In all honesty how many married women did succumb to Josephs sincere eternal advances...10...11...?
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