Tag: evidence
Another Cool Aspect of the Book of Abraham
One of the disappointing things about the response of critics to the Book of Abraham is the general failure to acknowledge anything that looks like Joseph happened to get something…
Did the Exodus Happen? A Case Where Evidence of “Plagiarism” May Be Evidence of Authenticity in the Biblical Record
Here’s a case in which evidence of “plagiarism” in the Bible may actually be evidence for the authenticity of the record of the Exodus. Fascinating story. See Joshua Berman, “Was…
BYU Event on Saturday, March 14, Exploring Early Modern English and Other Complexities in Book of Mormon Language
Wish I could be in Provo Saturday for an interesting event on some of the complex and controversial aspects of the English language in the Book of Mormon text, especially…
Another Classic Example of Misleading LDS Apologetics: The Gospel of Philip and Temple Marriage
In the comments to a previous post about LDS garments at Mormanity, I’ve just been called out for an egregious blunder on my part. I am genuinely grateful to Alvin…
Coping with the “Big List” of Attacks on the LDS Faith
One of the challenges in defending one’s faith is coping with critics who use the “Big List” technique in their attack. This involves throwing out numerous arguments to create the…
Another Fun Statistical Squabble Over Book of Mormon Origins
Hot dog! An intriguing statistical squabble is underway in Mormondom. You can dig into the details in Benjamin L. McGuire’s excellent article, “The Late War Against the Book of Mormon”…
Weighing Mormonism: Thoughts for Mormon Doubters (and Readers of the New York Times)
The New York Times and Shaken Faith in Sweden The arguments that weigh against Mormonism and the LDS story of a divine Restoration came to the front page of the…
Faith, Reason, and the Resurrection
Based on a talk given in Hangzhou, China, on Easter Sunday, 2013. Fairly close to the original talk, but with added material, particularly in the last section. The discussion of…
When Evidence Isn’t
“The Effect of Prayer on God’s Attitude Toward Mankind” is a mathematical analysis of prayer’s impact that was written not by some crackpot, but by a Nobel Prize Winner, James…
“Eye Hath Not Seen”: Understanding the LDS Testimony
For those who want to understand the things of God and eternity only through the lenses attached to their own eyeballs, who can only believe what they can see, I…
