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May 24, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Dead Works – When Goals Undermine Objectives

Goal-setting has often received emphasis in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and with good reason. We are an industrious, action-oriented people. Our ancestors were motivated by their faith to cross oceans and mountains, drain swamps, tame deserts, and … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Real Dialogue Hurts: Bruce Nielson Challenges John Dehlin To No-Holds-Barred Interview

Over at the Millennial Star blog, where I sometimes participate, my friend Bruce Nielson has posted a lengthy analysis of the inherently lopsided dynamic in “bloggernacle” and LDS blog discussions that is designed to favor liberal and doubting points of … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2014 J. Max Wilson

LDS Priesthood Keys and Temple Recommend Interviews

In the Priesthood Session of this weekend’s General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Twelve Apostles gave an in-depth discourse on the doctrine of the Priesthood and Priesthood Keys. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-hLrAjuLpE … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Go and Sin No More – Misinterpreting Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Alternate Title: You keep citing that story of Jesus and the woman taken in adultery– I do not think it means what you think it means. Before I jump into this topic, let me say that there is merit in … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Does the Subtext of Disney’s Movie Frozen Promote a Liberal Agenda?

My friend Kathryn recently posted a lengthy essay on her blog about her concerns that Disney’s hit animated movie Frozen contains a subtext that pushes an homosexual ideology that is contrary to the beliefs of many of the religious families … Continue reading →

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