Controversies over unpopular religious practices and intolerance toward minority religions are older than the document that protects them. What is and is not protected under the First Amendment? The question has been asked often throughout our nation’s history, each time with the blinding spotlight of public scrutiny shining on a different minority religious group—including, of …
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Update October 2011
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CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE: THE MAINSTREAMING OF THE MORMON IMAGE THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE: THE MAINSTREAMING OF THE MORMON IMAGE THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS The Public Affairs office of the LDS church plays an important role in expressing and clarifying the Church’s position on various matters, especially “moral issues.” I analyze the substantive and rhetorical issues in the press releases issued by the Church …
Hearing Islam From Others: Hearing Islam From A Muslim
SL03091, This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the March on Washington, at which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and the thirty-fifth anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. It also marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the revelation reversing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ policy of …
Examining Mormon Attitude About the Middle East
This panel examines the attitudes of many Mormons with regard to current events in the Middle East. Why are we in general so pro-Israel and seemingly callous toward the plight of Palestinians? Has the Church taken a stand? What does scripture say? What messages are Mormons sending the Islamic world? Carolyn Barrani, James Thomas, Keith …
Life With The ‘Unchosen People’
Rebecca Salti will provide symposium attendees a first-hand account of the life and struggles of many women and children in the Middle East. Among many other accomplishments, Salti is well-known for her work over the past twenty years helping mothers in the Bani Hamida tribe revive ancient Bedouin weaving traditions and turn the products they …
Why do Mormons Continue to Believe and Practice?
Why do Mormons Continue to Believe and Practice? From a strictly naturalistic view, the last fifty years have failed to bring much support for the supernatural claims of Joseph Smith. On the other hand, critics have been compiling evidence that contradicts those claims. Yet, Mormonism continues to thrive and expand, suggesting psychological reasons for the …
Perusing the Decalogue
Perusing the Decalogue The Decalogue (“ten words”) is one of six similar law codes found in the Pentateuch (the “five books of Moses”). Since it constitutes the basis of Judeo-Christian-Muslim religious law, a careful reading and understanding of it is vital. The Decalogue occurs in two versions–one in Exodus, another in Deuteronomy–which (especially the events …