by Thinker of Thoughts | Apr 27, 2015 | Mormonism
[toc]When examining explanations and rationalizations put forth by someone it is important to first examine the factual basis of their claims. This is what Part 1 and Part 2 of the response to Brian Hales has done. In Part 1, we reviewed the fact that the actual...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Apr 22, 2015 | Mormonism
[toc]In part 1 of this response we examined a submission by LDS researcher and author Brian Hales in response to a challenge for someone to find a “vicious lie” contained in the Nauvoo Expositor. See the full post for details. While in Part 1 addressed the...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Apr 20, 2015 | Mormonism
[toc]Over a year ago I issued a challenge for readers to document a “vicious lie” contained by the Nauvoo Expositor. Submissions have spanned topics from land speculation to indecent proposals. The most recent submission comes from Brian Hales, an...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Apr 5, 2015 | Mormonism
Both the King James version of the Bible and the Book of Mormon have an account of Christ visiting people and providing instruction. One of the most famous of these discourses is the “Sermon on the Mount.” This sermon is depicted in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5-7....
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 30, 2015 | Mormonism
While it may come as a surprise to many Mormons today, the LDS church once found it very important to prove that Joseph Smith originated and practiced plural marriage during his lifetime. Specifically, it was important to demonstrate that the practice came from Joseph...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 24, 2015 | Mormonism
Many Mormons are not as well acquainted a lesser known aspect of Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling – the Inspired Translation of the Bible, also known as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). It is only partially included or cited in the standard works of the...
