A concept called the “center periphery dichotomy” is sometimes used by social scientists to illustrate and analyze regional disparities. Center or core usually refers to those areas so richly endowed in population and resources […]
[…] sides on this issue since Joseph offered this sentiment. Journal of Discourses, Vol. 9, p. 150. Church News, 24 May 1969. This issue contains the complete text of President Brown’s memorable address. Quoted from […]
[…] Whatever Treason’s reception among Mormons (and they probably won’t read it, anyway), I can’t help wondering what today’s science fiction fans are thinking. Times have changed since the adolescent me used to hang around […]
[…] a “medieval”, anachronism. On the Mormon side, while the notion was hardly a surprise, a remarkable ignorance of the criteria and mechanics was generally evident whenever the faithful tried to “explain” what was going on.
[…] Koreans; they sure stink,” says one sister loudly as she and I stand in the foyer. I am horrified. The Korean men could not have helped hearing. I hope they do not speak English […]
[…] Samuel F. Atwood, 29 Oct. 1870, Brigham Young Letterbooks, Ms., p. 405 ff., Church Archives. Deseret Evening News, 30 May 1877. Clark, Messages of the First Presidency, 2:283. Ibid. Edward Partridge, Journal, 15 Jan. […]
[…] dated 16 Oct. 1844: “In relation to the Patriark for the whole church I must say I am vary thankful to get your opinion on this important subject as favorable to me as it […]
[…] 153-55. Aldrich, “Organizational Boundaries,” p. 289. Membership figures are from 1983 Church Almanac (Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1982), pp. 214-16. “Wilford Woodruff and the Changing Nature of Mormon Religious Experience,” Church History 45 […]
[…] real world ain’t inside a bank.” “You want to know something, Aunt?” Eunice retorted. “That house you live in could bring a hundred dollars a month, but you live in it for free.” “I […]
[…] become a priest. Only six years earlier, the United States had been engaged in a “splendid little war” on the largest Carribean island — at the enthusiastic urging of William Randolph Hearst and Teddy Roosevelt.