http://www.templestudy.com/2012/06/25/rise-fall-farms/ This blog contains a very important graphic representation of the decline of the quantity of FARMS publications since its merger with BYU.  It’s really striking and obvious. Read more

Great analysis of the controversy by Ralph Hancock. http://www.johnadamscenter.com/2012/06/did-john-dehlin-bring-down-the-mormon-studies-review-hint-the-answer-has-two-letters/ Read more

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamblinofjerusalem/sets/72157630272969956/detail/ Read more

My friend Mike Parker has posted an excellent article illuminating the spin that has been put on the controversy by the apostates and anti-Mormons.  It is well worth a read. http://www.fairblog.org/2012/06/23/changes-at-the-maxwell-institute-and-controlling-the-narrative/   Read more

I started this blog as a place to post my musings, articles, notes, news items, and book notices, etc. on LDS scripture.  When I’d post something new I’d average a few dozen hits. When I saw my friend Dan being publicly abused because of leaks about his dismissal from the Maxwell Institute, I decided to post a couple of items, hoping to provide a clearer context of the events than could be found in the ravings of the apostates or... Read more

Somebody started a Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/IStandWithDan At last, and official Daniel C. Peterson fan club! Read more

These types of academic and administrative disputes are actually not at all uncommon at universities (or business, or politics, etc.).  For example, see: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/23/bob-mcdonnell-uva_n_1621229.html On the other hand, we must always remember that academic disputes like these are so vicious because the stakes are so low. Here’s a broader perspective on UVA. http://religionandpolitics.org/2012/06/21/what-can-we-learn-from-uva/ Read more

I’ve had a number of anti-Mormons send me emails telling me that they know it is the will of the Brethren that I stop publishing hard-hitting apologetics.  (As if they actually care what the Brethren want.)  I don’t bother to approve most of these to be posted on my blog.  They can make their claims elsewhere if they want; the internet is a big place, and I weary of the endless flow of ranting from apostates and anti-Mormons. Their criticism... Read more

By the way, world renown biblical scholar David Noel Freedman once said: “At BYU people will stab you in the back just like at a secular university, but at a secular university they will not tell you that Jesus told them to do it.” Read more

There once was a university football team.  The coach spent years collecting great players and assistant coaches, and the team had many winning seasons.  Millions were donated to the football team over the years, providing first rate equipment, assistant coaches, stadium, training facilities, etc.   The coach was even able to use some of this donated football money to hire an office manager to administer affairs for the team.  The office manager was, however, really a soccer fan; he felt... Read more