[…] system that was far more dynamic than many of his spiritual descendants recognize. Mormonism is so successful today, not because it remains the religion nineteenth century farmers knew, but because it has easily undergone […]
[…] great lengths to rationalize them have allowed the gospel perspective to be overshadowed by indifference or partisan politics. The gospel allows for neither of these responses, for the Christian’s duty is to counter corruption […]
[…] from Monte McLaws’ doctoral dissertation, Spokesman for the Kingdom is a terse, well-researched biography of the Deseret News and Mormon journalism from 1830 to 1898. The book is thematically organized around the topics of […]
[…] the Great Basin— the location of both Eskdale and Partoun—as a refuge from the “wickedness of Babylon.” Today Eskdale is composed of thirteen houses arranged in two semi circular rows on the eastern side […]
[…] We asked last conference for all members to pray with increased sincerity for peace in all nations and especially China, and that we might make entry with our missionaries. Since then many people have […]
Dialogue 18.2 (Summer 1985): 42</i><br>For this reason, I would suggest that in theory— and sometimes even in practice—”Mormonism” typically sees frontiers in medicine such as those we have discussed as opportunities for expanding its […]
[…] stake in the Church as some see it, we are very right. Right church, right country, right politics (right wing), right jobs. How could we ever be wrong about anything? But hey, you can […]
This dialogue of anguished questioning and consolation has an intensely personal meaning to me. The 1980s were a decade that severely tested my faith in Heavenly Father and my commitment to the Church. Whatever […]
[…] collection of biographies chronicling the lives of nine senior ward members. Impetus for the project came when news reached Bill Cottam during his initial year as First Ward bishop that several older members had […]
[…] a loving Christ”). The review criticized “the book’s garish, kitschy cover.” In subsequent printings for the national market, the cover was changed. Mi nor changes were also included in the text of printings intended […]