Category Archives: Social Justice

“The Life of Our Lord,” the Book

Posted on 05-February-2012 by

Charles Dickens, the Victorian master novelist, wrote The Life of Our Lord in the 1840s, while he was completing David Copperfield.  It is a simple, straightforward account of Jesus’ life and teachings, adapted from the Gospel of St. Luke.  Dickens hoped to … Continue reading →

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Charles Dickens and Institutional Religion

Posted on 05-February-2012 by

Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago this year (2012).  While the man was deeply religious and was not a fan of institutional religion.  According to Peggy Fletcher Stack writing for the sltrib: Dickens, a member of the Church of … Continue reading →

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Mormonism’s Perpetual Education Fund

Posted on 04-February-2012 by

In an Ensign article titled “The Key to Opportunity,” Rebekah Atkin wrote the following about the LDS Church’s Perpetual Education Fund (PEF): . . . President [Gordon B.] Hinckley had seen poverty and lack of education and training prevent many … Continue reading →

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Mormonism’s “Black” History

Posted on 04-February-2012 by

With Mitt Romney running for president, Mormonism may again have a racial problem.  In 1978, the LDS Church lifted its ban which kept blacks from holding the priesthood.  But the 1978 statement did not address the theological background behind the ban … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Jimmy Carter

Posted on 25-January-2012 by

Jimmy Carter struggled as a President, but I’ve always admired him as a human being and as a  humanitarian.  The following Q&A is from Time magazine (30 Jan 2012): Should voters care about the faith of candidates? I think moral values … Continue reading →

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Anarcho-Transhumanism

Posted on 24-January-2012 by

I’ve always considered myself a bit of a non-violent anarchist.  I’m extremely cynical about the value of organizations, particularly in an era when it’s easy to self-organize around specific tasks.  Most mature organizations seem to degenerate into self-preservation activities (including assimilation).  … Continue reading →

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“The Responsibility of (Mormon) Intellectuals,” A Review

Posted on 22-January-2012 by

James Faulconer, the Richard L. Evans Professor of Religious Understanding at Brigham Young University, recently wrote the following on patheos.com: Whereas an intellectual is duty-bound to criticize those in political power as needed and to use his or her learning … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney is no George Romney

Posted on 21-January-2012 by

The press and editorialists are continuing to pummel Mitt Romney.  Commenting on issues related to Romney’s federal taxes, Nobel-Prize-winning, liberal economist Paul Krugman writes: . . . Although  disclosure of tax returns is standard practice for political candidates, Romney has … Continue reading →

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The Inequities with Tithing

Posted on 19-January-2012 by

According to Sam Brunson writing for Times and Seasons (18 Jan 2012): ABC broke the news:  Mitt Romney has donated millions of dollars worth of stock to the Mormon church. SEC filings disclose that a Bain partner donated $1.9 million of … Continue reading →

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The “Prosperity Gospel” and Mormonism

Posted on 02-January-2012 by

According to a recent article by Peggy Fletcher Stack in the SLTrib (1 Jan 2011): Through the ages, the idea that God materially rewards the righteous has appealed to certain kinds of Christians. Mormons are no exception. A Harper’s Magazine … Continue reading →

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