“The spirit of the law is superior…”
The spirit of the law is superior because it demands more of us that the letter of the law.
Religion
John Turner Explains Why He Thinks Brigham Young Had Followers Despite His Flaws
Historian John Turner, author of a recent biography on Brigham Young, answers the question, “With all his flaws, why was this Brigham Young revered and/or looked up to as a prophet?”
Finding Solace in Poetry
Could it be that I, of all people, have acquired an appreciation for poetry? Maybe. Maybe a little. Not for impenetrable poetry perhaps, but for poetry that’s nothing but words artfully arranged and meaningful. Lately, I’ve encountered two poems that really help me feel better about life.
Each Life That Touches Ours for Good
So goes the familiar Mormon hymn:
Each life that touches ours for good
Reflects thine own great mercy, Lord.
Advice from Mormon Intellectuals to Mormon Intellectuals
Religion historian Kathleen Flake imagines what advice some of Mormonism’s departed intellectuals might give to us today.
Playing the “Sacred” Card
The LDS Church PR department has played the “sacred” card in response to Ordain Women. Does this move unintentionally reveal their hand?
Little-known History Related to Female Ordination
The Salt Lake Tribute hosted an online discussion between a few noble, capable Mormon women to discuss female ordination. There were two historical anecdotes that were referenced in the discussion, and because these two incidents are so unknown among Mormons, I wanted to highlight them here.
Sheri Dew Doesn’t Think Priesthood and Motherhood Are Parallels
In an interview, Sheri Dew discusses her book on women and the priesthood and clarifies her views on the oft-made Priesthood/motherhood comparison.
Richard Bushman on the First Vision Accounts
Richard Bushman, eminent LDS historian recently made an interesting comment comparing some of the accounts about Joseph Smith’s First Vision.
Lessons from Elder Lurch, Robert Kirby’s Missionary Dog
Humor columnist Robert Kirby relates a hilarious anecdote about the big pet dog he kept as a missionary.