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Sun, Feb 5
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105. Translating the Book of Mormon
105. The Gift and Power: Translating the Book of Mormon Author: Brandt Gardner The author, callers and I discussed some of the numerous topics related to the production of the Book of Mormon. These are several of the topics: Regarding to the Book of Mormon, what does translation mean? Who gave the information - God, Angel, Joseph Smith or [...]
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Tue, Jul 8 2008
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The Curse of Cain and Ham
The Curse of Cain and Ham I discussed differing views of Mormons regarding slavery and priesthood denial to blacks. This is a complex historical and theological issue with many avenues of discussion. I will focus primarily upon the views of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I discussed differing views of Mormons regarding slavery and priesthood denial [...]
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Wed, Jul 2 2008
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Why Common Consent
Why Common Consent? From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and the general body of the Church itself exercise the principle of common consent on a wide range of decisions. From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and [...]
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Wed, Jun 18 2008
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An Alleged Prophet
An Alleged Prophet Art Bulla has been claiming for almost 3 decades to be the successor of Joseph Smith holding the highest priesthood keys, being the Lord’s annointed and even superior to Joseph Smith and his successors, claiming to be One Mighty and Strong, to set an apostate LDS Church in order.After many years of discussion [...]
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Mon, Jun 2 2008
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The Bible: Basic Reasoning
The Bible: Basic Reasoning I engage in some basic reasoning which logically follows from some simple facts about the Bible. I am surprised at the large number of Bible advocates who have not even considered the implication of many simple facts. Follow is a brief list of topics discussed. King James Version Comments on the development of the [...]
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Fri, May 30 2008
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Which Bible?
Which Bible? The question, Which Bible should we read? is a question many have never considered - many who insist that the Bible is God’s complete, final and infallible word. The fact is that a consensus has never been reached even among mainstream Christianity as to which of the many, many Bibles of Christianity today and [...]
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Sat, May 17 2008
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Was Joseph Smith a Prophet?
Was Joseph Smith a Prophet? My guest was Martin Tanner. We discussed his debate with Jason Wallace, a pastor who subscribes to the brand of Christianity of John Calvin. Pastor Wallace was arguing that Joseph Smith was not a prophet, presenting his interpretations of some Biblical passages in support. Martin Tanner, who is a believing LDS, responded. Callers participated [...]
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Sat, May 10 2008
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Rethinking the Old Testament
Rethinking the Old Testament I discuss a number of points from my study of the Old Testament which have contributed to the formulation of my conclusions regarding what it means to me and my religious tradition.The Old Testament is not a book of history. It is not a book of Science. Genesis 30 - the speckled and spotted [...]
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Fri, May 2 2008
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Facing the Old Testament
Facing the Old Testament I believe Old Testament is an important collection of religious writings in the Judeo/Christian/LDS tradition. The fact that there has been substantial development within the Judeo/Christian/LDS tradition has resulted in substantial neglect of the Old Testament by most LDS and other Christians. The following is a list of points which are so [...]
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Thu, Apr 17 2008
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Death of Joseph Smith Miscellaneous Topics
Death of Joseph Smith Miscellaneous Topics Comments on the new LDS Church Almanac. Accusation and response that the Church leaders are only interested in their callings in the Church for personal financial gain. Allegations, prompted by Mitt Romney’s candidacy for President of the U.S., that he and other Mormons are not Christians, and that his religious beliefs should [...]
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Fri, Apr 4 2008
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LDS Church Political Policy
LDS Church Political Policy I discuss the Christmas card allegedly sent by Mitt Romney to Republicans in North Carolina which purports to have been financed by the LDS Temple in Boston.A frequent caller attacked Mitt Romney; claimed Brigham Young did not believe in the Constitution; that he came to Utah to escape the U. S.; [...]
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Sun, Mar 30 2008
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Strange Elements of the Old Testament
Strange Elements of the Old Testament I comment on the Ensign article on Joseph Smith’s journals, the Joseph Smith Papers project and the new Priesthood / Relief Society manual for 2008.I received an email asking a question about God sending lying spirits to the prophets to deceive the king. In addressing this issue, I briefly comment [...]
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Sun, Mar 23 2008
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God and Omniscience / Priesthood and Succession
God and Omniscience Priesthood and Succession A number of topics were raised and discussed in this episode: Discussion of the question of the extent of God’s knowledge, contrasting the views found in the Lectures of Faith and those of a number of Church leaders. Fundamentalist polygamous groups. A caller alleged Brigham Young taught that Blacks were neutral in the war [...]
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Sun, Mar 2 2008
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God’s Omniscience: Diversity of Mormon Views
God’s Omniscience: Diversity of Mormon Views In this episode I discuss several differing views of LDS leaders, including Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Orson Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, B. H. Roberts, Joseph Fielding Smith and Bruce R. McConkie on the topic of God’s omniscience. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young emphatically declared that the most spiritually advanced in this life [...]
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Wed, Feb 27 2008
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Development of Mormon Thought on the Holy Ghost
Development of Mormon Thought on the Holy Ghost I trace the development of Mormon thought, from 1829 to the present, on the Holy Ghost. I pursue such questions as: Is the Holy Ghost a personage? What is the future of the Holy Ghost? Was Joseph Smith the Holy Ghost? Why did the current LDS view of the Holy Ghost take [...]
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Sun, Feb 17 2008
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Development of Joseph Smith’s Concept of God
Development of Joseph Smith’s Concept of God Joseph Smith acknowledged that his views were progressive - that is, his views of God differed on a number of points from 1829 to 1844. From a number of sources I have developed the following approximate timeline for the development of Joseph Smith’s views of God. Jesus is God. 1829-1844 Jesus [...]
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Fri, Feb 8 2008
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Brigham Young’s Belief that Adam is God
Brigham Young’s Belief that Adam is God On this talk show I answer a number of questions regarding Brigham Young’s unique beliefs regarding Adam. This has been a controversial topic for more than 100 years. Answers the following questions are included: What did Brigham Young believe? To what extent did he teach his views? Did he consider [...]
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Mon, Nov 12 2007
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Mormon Fundamentalism
Mormon Fundamentalism My guest was Brian C. Hales, author of Modern Polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalism. We discussed this timely, diverse and little known topic. The question is often asked, Who are Mormon fundamentalists and what do they believe. The answer is far more complex than most would think. Hales has brought together a significant body of [...]
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Wed, Oct 31 2007
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Encounter with Exmormon.org
An Encounter with Exmormon.org I discussed my rather extensive exchanges last month with participants on this popular anti-Mormon website. I made every effort to follow their rules which allow anonymity, do not allow defense of Mormonism and require posts to be respectful. I confined all of my comments to historical sources pertaining to the wording and [...]
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Wed, Oct 17 2007
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Personal Statement: Response to an ExMormon Critic
Personal Statement: Response to an ExMormon Critic A long time listener sent me a scathing email which he has published on the internet on exmormon.org, a rabidly anti-Mormon board, where I am refused participation. He claimed that I am a “puppet” and apologist for the LDS Church. I responded to his false charge by reviewing the [...]
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Sun, Oct 7 2007
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John D. Lee Lead Scroll, Another Forgery?
John D. Lee Scroll, Another Forgery? Steve Mayfield joined me to discuss our recent expedition to Page, Arizona with forensic document expert, George Throckmorton to examine a lead scroll found in January of 2002 in a small 2 room fort built at Lee’s Ferry (named after John D. Lee) on the Colorado River in 1874. The [...]
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Thu, Oct 4 2007
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Miscellaneous Topics/Open Forum
Miscellaneous Topics/Open Forum Topics Preliminary comments on a lead scroll, found in 2002 at Lee’s Ferry on the Colorado river, which purports to be written by John D. Lee, to be discussed in the next episode. It attributes the ultimate order for the Mountain Meadows Massacre to Brigham Young. The ultimate authority in the LDS Church rests with [...]
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Wed, Oct 3 2007
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Research Notes
Research Notes I have a large collection of miscellaneous quotations, sources, references and noteswhich I have collected on a variety of subjects while involved in specific research projects. From time to time, I bring some of these to my talk show. In this one I presented the following six: 1. An allegation that Mormons murdered Lilburn Boggs, [...]
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Thu, Sep 20 2007
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History with an LDS Historian
History With an LDS Historian I was very pleased to have Ronald Barney as my guest. He is a professional historian who has been employed in the LDS Historical Department for the past 30 years. He has published widely on Mormon topics including an award winning book, The Mormon Vanguard Brigade of 1847: Norton Jacob’s Record. He [...]
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