Pianos & Drums: Taking The Gospel Global. What’s Universal? What’s Cultural? Lessons From Africa In her forthcoming book (fall 2000), Jan Shipps concludes that the last four decades of correlating and streamlining Church programs, materials, and procedures has resulted in the dislodging of Mormonism from its culture of origin and the transforming of it into …
Event: Salt Lake Symposium 2000
Martin Harris: The Kirtland Years, 1831-1870
Martin Harris: The Kirtland Years, 1831-1870 Martin Harris is known for being a scribe for the Book of Mormon text that was subsequently lost. Harris was an original member of the Kirtland Stake High Council. In 1837, he along with other church members had a falling out with church officials. He helped incorporate the Church …
An Historical Interpretation of Contemporary LDS Attitudes Concerning the Theory of Evolution
An Historical Interpretation of Contemporary LDS Attitudes Concerning the Theory of Evolution A generally conservative approach to the theory of evolution can be seen among many leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today. Historically, this was not always the case. With the passing of time, attitudes have become increasingly …
Toward a New Mormon Cultural Studies, or, Ten Books I wish Someone (else) Would Write
Toward a New Mormon Cultural Studies, or, Ten Books I wish Someone (else) Would Write In recent years, some founders of the ‘New Mormon History” of the 1960s and 1970s have pronounced their project–which applied professional tools of economic and social history to the study of Mormonism–dead. What will (or should) the next wave of …
Fond Farewell to an Irreverent Seminarian: Tribute to and Reminiscences of Peter C. Appleby (Clare to his Friends), 1937-2000
Fond Farewell to an Irreverent Seminarian: Tribute to and Reminiscences of Peter C. Appleby (Clare to his Friends), 1937-2000 Peter Appleby, a dedicated professor of philosophy at the University of Utah for over 35 years, is here remembered by friends and former students. A non-Mormon himself, Peter was nevertheless an influence on countless LDS philosophy …
‘I Hope they Call me on Another Mission: How Being a Mormon Missionary Made me an ACLU Lawyer
‘I Hope they Call me on Another Mission: How Being a Mormon Missionary Made me an ACLU Lawyer Five years ago I left private law practice in Seattle to work as a civil rights lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union in Chicago. Now as I leave the ACLU and return to the Pacific Northwest, …
Joseph Smith, The Smith Family, And The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon: A Family Systems Approach
Joseph Smith, The Smith Family, And The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon: A Family Systems Approach The coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a story of epic proportions in religious history. Interestingly, behind the story of the visitation of angels, such as Moroni, and the miraculous coming forth of this divine …
Building Successful Relationships Based On Equality
Building Successful Relationships Based On Equality Abstract Too often the priesthood issue makes it difficult to know how to successfully be part of an LDS couple and achieve true equality. The Proclamation on the Family, for example, promotes both honoring the priesthood and equal partnership in marriage. I will discuss how to resolve the confusion …
Politics of Zion
Politics of Zion Mormon scriptures contain several accounts of the perfectly just or righteous city. The City of Enoch and the Nephite civilization after the appearance of the Savior come readily to mind. My paper will analyze these Mormon accounts in the context of the ancients’ philosophic discussion of the just city, particularly in Plato. …
A Tribute to Arthur Henry King, 1910-2000: Scholar, Poet, Mentor, Friend
A Tribute to Arthur Henry King, 1910-2000: Scholar, Poet, Mentor, Friend This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pill, the first time in history when women could safely and effectively control childbearing by taking a pill. This year also marks 30 years of Planned Parenthood in Utah, which works unceasingly to render assistance regarding …