Fall 2007
The Fall 2007 issue begins with a pair of articles against and in support of same-sex marriage by Randolph G. Muhlestein and H. Wayne Schow, respectively. Following this is a look by John Matzo at the influence Presbyterianism had on Joseph Smith as a young boy, and the impact that made of his theology. Next up is "On Balancing Faith in Mormonism and Traditional Biblical Stories: The Noachian Flood Story" by Clayton M. White and Mark D. Thomas, which looks at some of the different ways Mormons view these stories as well as how those within the church reconcile these stories with their faith in the modern world. Following this is a look by David J. Howlett at the RLDS and how he believes they went wrong. Also contained in this issue is a look at the church in Nicaragua, as well as several works of fiction, some beautiful poetry, and an insightful pair of personal voices.
Dialogue 40.3 (Fall 2007): 11–41
These articles were about legal arguments. The case against argued that marriage was already tenuous and allowing same-sex marriage would doom it, suggesting that people would become homosexuals if same-sex marriage were an option.
Dialogue 40.3 (Fall 2007): 50–60
These articles were about legal arguments. The case against argued that marriage was already tenuous and allowing same-sex marriage would doom it, suggesting that people would become homosexuals if same-sex marriage were an option.
Nathan hears the accusation during bishopric meeting. “Helen Sheeney is convinced,” the bishop says. “She pulled my wife aside after homemaking meeting. Once she started in, it took nearly an hour to calm her down.…
The reservoir was drying up, and the former townspeople of Jordan Gap came to the receding shoreline at the end of winter. They camped on the flat and stood in the mud at the edge…
