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Monthly Archives: February 2011
“Demonstrably changed for the good”
The Book of Mormon is coming to broadway! Well, sort of. The musical isn’t specifically about the story told in the book or its origins. It’s a satirical look at Mormons and organized religion in general involving a story about two missionaries in Uganda.* In the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Mormonism 101
Tagged book of mormon, conversion, Joseph Smith, musical
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Irrational and Proud of It
This week we have been talking about irrational faith in relation to the article Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman wrote about the book Caveman Logic by Hank Davis. Rabbi Mitelman asks if rational religious people are rare. I doubt Davis would … Continue reading
Wrestling Women’
At the close of the winter sport season for high schools, state individual wrestling tournaments are either finishing are about to be completed. I had the opportunity to help coach at a local high school and watch my athletes compete … Continue reading
Irrational Faith
I know that a virgin can’t become pregnant and give birth. But I believe that one did. I know that the surface tension of water is not enough to support the soles of two feet. But I believe that it … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
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Clayton Christensen: Businessman, Survivor, Mormon
Clayton Christensen. You either know the name or you don’t. (If you don’t, it’s time you did! And you read this article.*) You know, it’s not every day you’re in such close contact to the subject of the leading story … Continue reading
Good Morning, Brother President
(I know that this is a little late. Don’t worry; this week’s post is coming soon.) A Mormon in the White House seems more like a possibility now than ever before. Mitt Romney recently finished second in the usually indicative … Continue reading
