Thoughtful Faith

Is our confused state the product of a deep disconnect between people? What role is the words we use and how we think of the world driving confusion and division in the church and in broader society? What can we do about it? 

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Is the state of Israel an occupation? What is the path forward? What are the moral implications of this conflict? Are we headed for WWIII?

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BYU recently held a special event for Dr Eduardo Pagan at BYU about equity, inclusion and the Book of Mormon. Is this really what the Book of Mormon teaches? Or is this a perversion of the text to further a particular social ideology? 

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Debate: Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? Jacob Hansen VS Jacob Isbell 

For Full Debate See The Link Below. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9ZGSwvGHEk

Slides
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_ED17gLmbU-_cM8mCQ7Pg9K9eHC7IAKs6RuGvkxaKDA/edit?usp=sharing

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Who really has a morally legitimate claim to rule the land of Israel/Palestine? How do we even determine that? With the recent bloodshed and war breaking out in Israel we would be well advised to take the time to understand what is going on and why.  

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Zachary Wright (of FAIR LDS) offers his critique of Jacobs Collective Witness Model and discusses the nature of blindly following the prophet. 

More details on Zach and Fair LDS
https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/category/podcast/hosts/zachary-wright

https://www.youtube.com/@fairldsorg

Email Zach at....  [email protected]

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What can the churches statement itself tell us about who approved the statement to vice and what triggered this condemnation from the church.

Original Vice Article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvjyp... #LDS #Mormon #Vice #OUR

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William Patrick is currently investigating the Church and wanted to discuss his experiences and questions. What followed is a wonderful conversation.

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Yale professor, Dr Samuel Wilkensen, explains what Evolution and Human Nature imply about the meaning of our existence.

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 Do Mormons get their own planet? Are Mormons Polytheists? What do "Mormons" (Latter-day Saints) Believe About God? 

In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Than Christopoulos explore various aspects of Christianity, including the definition of being a Christian, the role of Jesus, the importance of scripture, and the implications of translation issues. They discuss the concept of a divine council and how it relates to the nature of God, as well as Latter-day Saint views on God and creation. The dialogue emphasizes the need for Christian unity and the flexibility within theological beliefs, highlighting the relational aspect of divinity. In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Than Christopoulos explore the nature of God, the plan of salvation, and the purpose of creation from their respective theological perspectives. They discuss the ontological distinctions between man and God, the implications of divine sovereignty, and the necessity of Christ's atonement. The dialogue delves into the problem of evil, the concept of omnipotence, and the philosophical underpinnings of their beliefs, ultimately questioning the nature of God's actions and the reasons behind the existence of suffering. In this conversation, Than Christopoulos and Jacob Hansen explore profound philosophical and theological questions surrounding creation, the nature of God, and the implications of free will. They discuss the models of creation, the concept of boundary conditions, and the role of eternal laws in shaping reality. The dialogue delves into the relationship between God and the laws of nature, the emergence of these laws, and the significance of revelation in understanding divine truths. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the nature of existence and the quest for understanding in the face of complex metaphysical questions. 

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