Volume 32, No. 4
Winter 1999
The Winter 1999 Issue features essays that engage with theological and social issues within Mormonism, exploring themes of gender, family dynamics, determinism, and scriptural authorship. Todd Compton poses the provocative question, "Was Jesus a Feminist?" examining the implications of Christ's teachings and actions on contemporary discussions of feminism within the Christian context. Tim B. Heaton addresses the social forces that threaten family structures, offering insights into how these dynamics impact Latter-day Saints and their values. Blake T. Ostler delves into the relationship between Mormonism and determinism, exploring the philosophical underpinnings that influence Latter-day Saint thought on free will and agency. R. Dennis Potter tackles the theological question of whether Christ paid for humanity's sins, engaging with varying interpretations of atonement within the faith. And more!
Contents
Articles/Essays
Fiction
from Falling Toward Heaven
John BennionThe next morning Allison dropped Howard at the Mormon church in Rockwood, which, except for the thin spire, was shaped like a large, sub urban house. Though he had asked, she refused to go inside…
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