April 21, 2013 – 12:27 am
Ever since the revelation referred to as the “Word of Wisdom,” and now contained in D&C 89, was given to the Prophet Joseph Smith there has been talk of whether or not it is an effective physical health standard. I think it is perhaps beyond argument that it is effective spiritually, at least for those [...]
By Bryce Haymond
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Posted in Practices
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Also tagged alcohol, coffee, death, drugs, evidence, joseph smith, obedience, physical, prophet, revelation, saints, smoking, tea, word of wisdom
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September 24, 2012 – 7:05 pm
I recently came across an issue that has troubled some members of the Church. It is simply that some scriptures and the words of some Church leaders seem to indicate that the Earth is only about 6000-7000 years old, and that there was no death before the Fall of Adam and Eve. This causes significant [...]
By Bryce Haymond
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Posted in Scholarship, Texts
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Also tagged abraham, adam and eve, brigham young, creation, death, earth, fall, garden of eden, hebrew, john, joseph smith, moses, revelation, science, scriptures, symbolism, transhumanism, universe
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February 20, 2011 – 6:28 pm
As I go throughout my daily living, I’m interested whenever I come upon something that reminds me of the temple. It could be as simple as something that recalls a temple ordinance, a principle that is taught in the temple, or even the temple architecture. As I read today in Runner’s World magazine, the story [...]
By Bryce Haymond
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Posted in Practices
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Also tagged ensign, focus, general conference, honor, magazine, millennial star, names, prayer, prayer circle, ritual, word of wisdom, worship
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February 27, 2008 – 7:16 am
Bishop N.T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England. He is considered one of the world’s foremost theologians. Last night he was interviewed by Martin Bashir on ABC’s Nightline program about his new book “Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church,” in which he gave [...]
By Bryce Haymond
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Posted in Scholarship
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Also tagged clip, death, eschatology, film, heaven, hell, mcconkie, movie, n.t. wright, nightline, resurrection, video
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