Monthly Archives: September 2007

The Informal “You” In European Missions

Posted on September 25, 2007 by TT

Everyone knows that missionary work in Europe is a massive failure. The church has need of substantial PR boost and an entirely new strategy for appealing to contemporary Europeans and their immigrant populations. I suspect that there are a number … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | 30 Comments

Is there a Mormon Diaspora?

Posted on September 25, 2007 by TT

Diaspora studies have become increasingly important in recent years. Anthropologists, political activists, theologians, linguists, and others have moved to the diaspora communities for rich research and fascinating studies. LDS scholars and thinkers have not been unaware of this trend and … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Studies | 14 Comments

Rate My Institute Teacher

Posted on September 25, 2007 by nitsav

Any teacher worth their salt as a teacher desires constructive feedback. Students desire to leave feedback, often anonymously, especially if it’s negative. From early personal experience, I know it’s hard to get sincere and thoughtful feedback when spontaneously asking the … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative, BYU | 5 Comments

The Next Level of Sunday School

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lxxluthor

My experience in my new ward over the past month has reinforced to me the need for another higher level of Sunday School classes. I know that there is nothing new in the ‘nacle but let’s hash this out again, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Issues | 80 Comments

True or False?

Posted on September 20, 2007 by TT

Religious truths are more like the truths of poetry than the truths of physics.

Posted in Doctrine, Metaphysics | 84 Comments

Wanted: A Running-Mate for Mittt Romney

Posted on September 18, 2007 by vineripetomato

So who should it be? Since it’s just a matter of time before Romney passes Giuliani and becomes the uncontested Republican front-runner, we should start thinking about who would be a good match for Mitt.  Nominations?

Posted in Politics | 20 Comments

Salvations

Posted on September 18, 2007 by smallaxe

As Mormons can we talk about “salvation” in the plural? It seems that part of the restored gospel is the pluralization of “salvation”. We teach multiple “kingdoms” after death–where people receive different kinds of salvation. Granted we teach that these … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine | 19 Comments

The Study of Mormonism: A Growing Interest in Academia

Posted on September 10, 2007 by smallaxe

In light of the recent FARMS post, I wanted to briefly discuss an article I came across by M. Gerald Bradford, published in a recent FARMS Review. I should first state how impressed I was to see an LDS scholar … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Studies | 1 Comment

Does FARMS Still Matter?

Posted on September 8, 2007 by vineripetomato

The latest issue of the FARMS Review offers useful insight into the past, present, and possible futures of FARMS. The issue (19/1) is a hodgepodge of topics, themes, and approaches. It addresses ancient scripture, Mormon history, debates with evangelicals, tributes … Continue reading →

Posted in BYU, Mormon Studies | 10 Comments

Bushman Takes the Claremont Position

Posted on September 6, 2007 by TT

Ever since the chair of Mormon Studies was announced at Claremont, there has been a wave of speculation about who would fill it. Well, that speculation is now over. The following announcement has been passed around in certain circles (though … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Studies | 16 Comments