Monthly Archives: February 2009

Creating a World Without Poverty: Muhammad Yunus

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Chris H.

In a speech titled “Becoming Self-Reliant—Spiritually and Physically” in the March 2009 Ensign, Elder M. Russel Ballard makes the following comment about economist Muhammad Yunus: “…we need to appraise our own lives. How well are we listening to the Spirit? Are … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Issues, Political Philosophy, Politics | 13 Comments

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Posted on February 27, 2009 by TT

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Posted in Atonement | 19 Comments

Gender, Mormonism, and Transsexuality

Posted on February 24, 2009 by TT

The declaration that “gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose” is presumably attempted to rebut the second-wave feminist articulation of the sex/gender dichotomy which sees sex as natural and gender as culturally/socially constructed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Feminism, Sexuality, Theology | 40 Comments

Multiple Authorities

Posted on February 23, 2009 by smallaxe

The notion of authority can imply a range of ideas. Among this range it can mean “the power to act in behalf of”, as well “the possession of specialized knowledge”. An authority in the former sense would be a decision/policy maker for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments

The Virtue of Pseudonymity

Posted on February 18, 2009 by TT

Blogs and bloggers are divided between those who use their real names, and those that don’t. At times, onymous bloggers see themselves as more courageous and even morally superior to those who “hide behind” anonymity. Other times, bloggers refuse to … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctrine, Theology | 23 Comments

Creation in Genesis 1-3 (Part 4–The Heavenly Council)

Posted on February 14, 2009 by theyellowdart

Genesis 1.26-27 (NRSV) reads: “Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, … Continue reading →

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King Benjamin Killed God

Posted on February 11, 2009 by TT

Jesus set up an impossible paradox when he explained that the two great commandments are to love God and to love one’s neighbor (though he was not the first to summarize the Law in such a way). The problem is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Book of Mormon, Metaphysics, Theology | 59 Comments

Creation in Genesis 1-3 (Part 3–Comparing P & J)

Posted on February 4, 2009 by theyellowdart

Properly demarcating the two ancient Israelite creation accounts that exist in Genesis 1-3 is additionally important because it provides the opportunity to compare structural and grammatical parallels that exist (or do not exist) between them and to analyze their possible … Continue reading →

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“Listen, O Israel, Yahweh is our God, Yahweh is one.” Does the Bible Teach Radical Monotheism?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by theyellowdart

Deuteronomy 6.4-9, also known as the Shema because the first word of the passage in Hebrew is the imperative shĕma‘, meaning “Listen,” is probably one of the most well known passages in all of biblical literature. In Jewish tradition this … Continue reading →

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On Why None of You Should Go to Grad School

Posted on February 1, 2009 by nitsav

Our series on graduate application and study will continue in the future. In the meantime, this article is a must read for those considering it. (Hat tip: Stephen M.) My undergrad profs at BYU did a good job discouraging us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 44 Comments