Monthly Archives: November 2005

Historical Mormon Smackdown: FARMS Edition

Posted on November 29, 2005 by johnc

A quickie (I am very busy of late): Who do you think best exemplifies the spirit of FARMS: Jack Welch or Daniel Peterson? Vote away!

Posted in Leadership, Marginalia | 5 Comments

The Idiot Mormon’s Guide to Orthodox Christianity, Part 1

Posted on November 25, 2005 by davidj

Okay, as many of you know, the terminologies employed by both Mormons and orthodox Christians (hereafter “Christians” for brevity’s sake) are identical in form, but often different in meaning. Since getting the word out to our neighbors in the form … Continue reading →

Posted in Marginalia | 37 Comments

I Ain’t Got No Body

Posted on November 16, 2005 by johnc

Okay, enough of these posts on things that can actually have an effect on our daily lives! I need instead to delve into the mysteries, to things I can’t possibly know, and don’t need to know, you know? I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Speculation | 19 Comments

Teaching, Learning, the 1,000 little changes, and the nature of exaltation/atonement

Posted on November 12, 2005 by johnc

This is in response to the gauntlet that was thrown down by Geoff J (although I should note that he was only responding to my gauntlet). In his parable of the piano, Geoff is trying to negotiate the roles of … Continue reading →

Posted in Atonement, Doctrine | 21 Comments

CallingAndElectionMadeSure (CAEMS)

Posted on November 10, 2005 by johnc

I considered tacking this onto the end of David J.’s welcome post (of which I am trying not to be covetous of his responses.) John C. made an allusion to my unusual religious upbringing; well, here it will be revealed … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Speculation | 4 Comments

Metaphorical Mormon Smackdown: Iron Rod Edition!

Posted on November 9, 2005 by johnc

Well, as usual, my inspiration for posts comes from BCC. I was going to discuss the merits of the seer stone vs. the Urim and Thummim, but I just wasn’t as inspired as I was by this idea. Go with … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Marginalia | 7 Comments

Hagia Sophia

Posted on November 8, 2005 by johnc

When we were considering what to name our first child, whom we thought would be a girl, we briefly discussed the name Sophia. I like the name for what it means and also for the biblical (and possible Canaanite) imagery … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Marginalia | 9 Comments

Honor Among Warriors, Zerahemnah

Posted on November 7, 2005 by johnc

So, I’m going through the Book of Mormon in response to President Hinckley’s Challenge, and I came across this passage this weekend. (Alma 44:8 ) And now it came to pass that when Zerahemnah had heard these sayings he came … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Marginalia | 2 Comments

Introducing FaithHopeLove

Posted on November 2, 2005 by johnc

Well, we’re growing today. I would also ask you to give a warm welcome to Jon (aka FaithHopeLove). He is an old friend of the family with an interesting religious past (which I will let him reveal in due time). … Continue reading →

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Introducing David J

Posted on November 2, 2005 by johnc

Faith-promoting Rumor is pleased to announce the addition of David J to our blog. He will post occasionally on topics of import to him and, as always, he must agree with me on whatever I write. Here he is in … Continue reading →

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