Perhaps the most dramatic growth of the Church in recent years has been in Latin America where the Church has involved itself in large scale educational and other programs. In this article, Professor LaMond […]
[…] but also with philosophy. Can the study of history produce a personal philosophy that will be satisfying —or should one even look for such a philosophy in history? Can one find a basis for […]
I drove to the city to see “The Godfather.” I worried about it because it had an “R” rating. By way of comparison, “The Graduate” is now rated only “PG,” despite those lurid bed scenes with Mrs. Robinson, and the frequent taking of the Lord’s name in vain. So because “The Godfather” was rated “R,” I expected the worst. Half way to Idaho Falls, I nearly turned back. But now I can report to you that “The Godfather” is not deserving of its “R” rating. It’s relatively clean.
[…] entirely complimentary. Perhaps I should simply have gone into Moot with myself and let it last indefinitely, or with some of my wiser and more reasonable friends and colleagues and let myself be dissuaded. […]
[…] representative of the diversity in my life, that I don’t know where it’s at for me yet, but only that I can’t break totally with the traditional influences on my life nor can I […]
[…] Noall’s is a carefully seasoned woman’s lib, for the heroine, Lucy Muir, remains a faithful Latter-day Saint —she has her stew and eats it, too. Virginia Sorenson and Maurine Whipple rank with the gourmet […]
[…] as a fountain, as “the overflowing waters which shine” coming from the “Treasure-chest of radiance” along with all the other shining treasures. “Thou hast established every fountain of light beside thee,” says Baruch, “and […]
Ever last jack man, woman, and papoose
was down to the station to see the President
come steaming in, smoke blowing, Panama waving
pleasure to ride your new train yessir nice
country Senator Smoot Squint Indian howdaya do.
[…] and Alma Blair and Paul Edwards of Graceland College have collected a baker’s dozen of essays, including one each by the editors, encompassing a broad range of topics basically within nineteenth century Mormon history. […]
[…] Relief Society of the Fifteenth Ward in Salt Lake City included reading and study as part of its program. One of the most popular sources of reading material, according to the minutes in the […]