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An idea for a conference on science and religion: Any interest out there?

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An idea for a conference on science and religion: Any interest out there?

I hope to convene a conference (and of subsequently publishing a collection of the conference papers) in which believing Latter-day Saint scientists can write on how their science and their faith not only co-exist but mutually nourish each other.

Lord, I would follow Thee

TomPittman.Blog

Lord, I would follow Thee

Have you ever thought about the last day of our Savior's mortal life? When my life is unfair and I am being tested, remembering the last day of Jesus's mortal life helps me keep my own troubles in perspective.

Life Together

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Life Together

I don’t understand the hostile secular critics who want to detach believers from their faith, and, if possible, to pull the Church from its foundations. To live in a caring community that is replicated and represented around the world, is a deeply good thing.

The, Umm, Creative Life

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The, Umm, Creative Life

Stephen King struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for years as he was cementing his stature as a prolifically best-selling writer. He speaks with frankness and considerable authority on the matter of creativity and addiction.

Jonathan Neville’s “Response to Recent Reviews”

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Jonathan Neville’s “Response to Recent Reviews”

"Lord, it is time. Let the great summer go, Lay your long shadows on the sundials, And over harvest piles let the winds blow."

Placement Over Power

MikeChristensen.Blog

Placement Over Power

When approaching the goal and prepping for a shot, it is more important to accurately place the ball where you want it to go rather than just kick it as hard as you can at the goal.

Stephen King and James Joyce, on behalf of the Book of Mormon

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Stephen King and James Joyce, on behalf of the Book of Mormon

I’m impressed with the rapidity of the dictation of the Book of Mormon, and with the complexity of it. But that’s only part of an argument that Joseph Smith wasn’t the book’s author, which is only part of the overall cumulative argument for its authenticity and divinity.

Royal and Temple Themes Common to the Psalms and the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Royal and Temple Themes Common to the Psalms and the Dead Sea Scrolls

There are two message boards that I look at fairly often. (I like to know what’s agitating the people there.) On one of them, there’s invariably a thread every Sunday wherein people list all the wonderful things that they’re doing that day instead of attending church.

Two Ways of Remembering the Dead in Manhattan

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Two Ways of Remembering the Dead in Manhattan

My wife and I attended a session at the Manhattan New York Temple late this morning. It’s a remarkable place, a small gem, astoundingly quiet and serene despite its being surrounded by the noisy and insistent bustle of New York City.

Become As Little Children

MikeChristensen.Blog

Become As Little Children

Jesus invites us to become like little children. Not childish, but childlike- aspiring to have attributes that children naturally possess.

Cardinal Dolan and his church

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Cardinal Dolan and his church

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the tenth archbishop of the diocese of New York, was a great friend of the late Elder L. Tom Perry of the Council of the Twelve Apostles. They agreed, I’m told, to abandon titles and to call one another simply “Tim” and “Tom”.

Commandeering Columbus Day is an iffy way to honor Native Americans

TomPittman.Blog

Commandeering Columbus Day is an iffy way to honor Native Americans

Giving Native Americans a holiday that was originally established for another purpose is like giving your wife a bouquet of flowers that was originally purchased and used for someone else's funeral. Sure, she got flowers, but did she really get a heartfelt token of your love and appreciation?