In the Spring 1987 Dialogue, a general survey of subscribers was published under the title, Robert W. Reynolds, Ph.D., Armand L. Mauss, Ph.D., John Dewey Remy, Panelists
Event: Salt Lake Symposium 2006
Free Speech 101: The Utah Valley Uproar Over Michael Moore
Free Speech 101: The Utah Valley Uproar Over Michael Moore In September 2004, just weeks before the already hostile national elections were to be held, the student government at Utah Valley State College decided to bring controversial documentary filmmaker Michael Moore to campus. The result: a firestorm of controversy, activity, and heated debate the likes …
Exploring The Mind Of Joseph Smith On LDS Diversity
Exploring The Mind Of Joseph Smith On LDS Diversity Joseph Smith was deeply committed to unifying the Latter-day Saints in their basic beliefs and cooperative efforts to build the kingdom of God. Yet he frequently explained, endorsed, defended, and expected considerable, even startling, diversity in doctrine and theology. Regarding doctrine, Joseph Smith saw the Church …
Mormonism In Comparative Contexts: Winning Essays From The 2006 Capener Contest
Mormonism In Comparative Contexts: Winning Essays From The 2006 Capener Contest This session features the two winning essays in the inaugural R. L. “Buzz” Capener Memorial Writing Contest in Comparative Religious Studies. John Dewey Remy’s study, “The Relative Importance of Space and Time in Japanese and Mormon Rites for the Ancestral Dead,” examines similarities and …
Polygamy, Pornography, And Patriarchy: Where We Are, How We Got Here, And What Is Ahead
Polygamy, Pornography, And Patriarchy: Where We Are, How We Got Here, And What Is Ahead A review of the evolution of reproduction, sexuality, and mating patterns yields a clearer understanding of some of the issues our society currently faces with regard to the possible change in the official definition of marriage, with unrestricted access to …
Stand-Up comedy: Mormon Meets World
Stand-Up comedy: Mormon Meets World Bengt has been called “an intellectual with an imp’s perspective.” He is known as an intelligent and prolific comic. The ever-evolving topics of his show are often autobiographical and mostly true. He created many aching sides and great memories as he performed at the 2002 Sunstone symposium, and we’re very …
My Mormon Dream Bible
My Mormon Dream Bible The Mormon Bible I will describe would be produced by Mormons for use by Mormons. It would have helpful features that facilitate the study of the biblical text (best original-language manuscript readings, paragraph layout, versification, poetic form, footnotes, cross-references, textual variants, modern language pronunciation guide). It would also lead to more …
Toward A Comparative Mormon Erotics
Toward A Comparative Mormon Erotics This presentation takes seriously the suggestion that cultures be read closely to see how they understand erotics and their understandings of and practices concerning bodies. As part of an effort to build a comparative erotics, this paper works from a close reading of key Latter-day Saint texts, such as “A …
Faithful to Whom–Art Or The Church? The Dilemma For Mormon Artists And Whether There’s A Way Out
Faithful to Whom–Art Or The Church? The Dilemma For Mormon Artists And Whether There’s A Way Out Why do so many Mormon artists find themselves torn between the Church and their art, feeling that they’re leading two very different lives that are difficult to reconcile? Why do so many of us feel that we have …
May Swenson’s Intelligent Design: Getting Under The Skin Of God, Evolution, And Man As An Animal
May Swenson’s Intelligent Design: Getting Under The Skin Of God, Evolution, And Man As An Animal Firstborn of immigrant Swedish parents in Logan, Utah, who had come to this country as converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, May Swenson early identified herself in ways that would distinguish her life’s path as …