Monthly Archives: March 2006

And the winner is…

Posted on March 30, 2006 by johnc

The Restoration of the Priesthood has beaten the Book of Mormon in a poll of the most influential forces in today’s Mormonism. The final vote was 18-13. I would like to thank everyone who participated. So, does this tell us … Continue reading →

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: The Championship Game!

Posted on March 29, 2006 by johnc

Here it is. Your votes have determined that these are the two most influential forces in Mormonism today. 1 – The Book of Mormon vs. 11 – Restoration of the Priesthood Which is the more influential force in Mormonism today? … Continue reading →

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: Final Four winners!

Posted on March 28, 2006 by johnc

And the winners are: 11 Restoration of Priesthood Authority 21 1 Joseph Smith 17 1 The Book of Mormon 26 6 Sacrament Meeting 10 So, the championship game tomorrow will be 1 The Book of Mormon vs. 11 Restoration of … Continue reading →

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: Final Four

Posted on March 27, 2006 by johnc

1 Joseph Smith vs. 11 Restoration of Priesthood Authority Which is the more influential force in Mormonism today? Joseph Smith Restoration of Priesthood Authority    Free polls from Pollhost.com 1 Book of Mormon vs. 6 Sacrament Meeting Which is the … Continue reading →

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: Final Four announcement [corrected]

Posted on March 26, 2006 by johnc

The Elite Eight results are: 1 – Joseph Smith 23 9 – Gordon B. Hinckley 22 11 – Restoration of Priesthood Authority 24 12 – Saving Ordinances 11 1 – The Book of Mormon 31 8 – The 2nd Official … Continue reading →

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: We need your votes

Posted on March 25, 2006 by johnc

The Joseph Smith/Gordon B. Hinckley race is a tie. Do not let it be so! The race is extended until tomorrow.

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: Elite Eight

Posted on March 24, 2006 by johnc

1 – Joseph Smith vs. 9 – Gordon B. Hinckley Which is the more influential force in Mormonism today Joseph Smith Gordon B. Hinckley    Free polls from Pollhost.com 11 – Restoration of Priesthood Authority vs. 12 – Saving Ordinances … Continue reading →

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Free will, rocks, and Camus

Posted on March 23, 2006 by johnc

Since we are all in an uproar regarding free will (see here, here, and here), I’ll toss my idea into the mix. Hypothetically, I am a compatibilist. In this I mean that, hypothetically, I could see the material aspects of … Continue reading →

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March Mormon Doctrine Madness: Sweet Sixteen wrap-up

Posted on March 23, 2006 by johnc

I am writing up proposals and applications at the moment, so things have been too hectic of late to keep every thing straight at MMDM headquarters. As a result, I forgot to close the polls yesterday. So, today is the … Continue reading →

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Six Easy Steps to Becoming an “Expert” Anti-Mormon

Posted on March 22, 2006 by davidj

1. Don’t read the Book of Mormon. Indeed, this can only inform the anti-Mormon about its true content. Doctrines will be discovered, insights will be obtained, and most importantly, the spirit might be felt while reading it. If one does … Continue reading →

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