The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR)
is pleased to announce the
Tenth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference
August 7–8, 2008
South Towne Exposition Center
Sandy, Utah
Description
This year marks a full decade of FAIR Conferences. During that time FAIR has grown and the work that needs to be done has continued to grow, as well. Reaction to “Mormonism” in the light of the recent presidential bid of Mitt Romney has surprised some people, but apologists know that anti-Mormon sentiment is alive and well.
The FAIR Conference is a great way to get informed. This year’s conference is geared toward providing the information and answers you need to deal with the new topics that are being discussed. Don’t miss this conference!
This year’s speakers will address wide-ranging topics sure to please every interest. We invite you to join us for a frank, thought-provoking, faith-building, and enjoyable experience. Come see what the excitement is all about!
— Scott Gordon
President of FAIR
Location
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Speakers
For a description of the speakers and their presentations, click here. Speakers slated for the conference include Mike Ash, Brian Birch, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Newell Bringhurst, Matthew Brown, Ron Esplin, James Faulconer, Craig Foster, Brant Gardner, Scott Gordon, Darius Gray, Brian Hauglid, Blake Ostler, Ugo Perego, Dan Peterson, Larry Poulsen, Mark Wright, and Margaret Young.
To see conference presentations from previous years, visit this page.
Schedule
Conference sessions begin at 9:00 am each day and end at 5:45 pm. Registration is available before the first session each day. Dress is business casual.
| Thursday Schedule | ||||
| Time | Speaker/Event | Presentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration | |||
| 9:00 am | Opening | |||
| 9:10 am | Mike Ash | Shaken Faith Syndrome | ||
| 10:10 am | Mark Wright | The Book of Mormon and Mesoamerica | ||
| 11:10 am | Margaret Young and Darius Gray |
Nobody Knows, the Untold Story of Black Mormons | ||
| 12:10 pm | Lunch | |||
| 1:15 pm | Brian Birch, Blake Ostler, and James Faulconer |
Philosophy and Mormonism | ||
| 2:30 pm | Jeffrey Bradshaw | The Message of the Joseph Smith Translation: A Walk in the Garden | ||
| 3:30 pm | Snack Break | |||
| 3:45 pm | Larry Poulsen | Book of Mormon Geography | ||
| 4:45 pm | Ugo Perego | Joseph Smith’s DNA Revealed: New Clues from the Prophet’s Genes | ||
| 5:45 pm | Closing | |||
| Friday Schedule | ||||
| Time | Speaker/Event | Presentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration | |||
| 9:00 am | Opening | |||
| 9:05 am | Ron Esplin | The Joseph Smith Papers | ||
| 10:05 am | Matthew Brown | The Israelite Temple and the Early Christians | ||
| 11:05 am | Newell Bringhurst and Craig Foster |
The White Horse Prophecy: Myth vs. Reality | ||
| 12:05 am | Lunch | |||
| 1:00 pm | FAIR Business | |||
| 1:30 pm | Scott Gordon | Online Apologetics | ||
| 2:30 pm | Brian Hauglid | The Book of Abraham | ||
| 3:30 pm | Snack Break | |||
| 3:45 pm | Brant Gardner | Second Witness: The Book of Mormon | ||
| 4:45 pm | Daniel Peterson | Humble Apologetics | ||
| 5:45 pm | Closing | |||
Publicity
FAIR is a grass-roots organization, and we need your help to spread the word about our conference. Tell your friends and neighbors to visit our Web site and learn about the conference. If you’d like, you can download and print this poster about the conference. (It will work best if you print it on a glossy paper.) You could then give it to friends or, with permission, post it on your ward bulletin board or have it distributed with your ward newsletter.
Hotel
The official hotel for the FAIR Conference is the Best Western Cottontree, just minutes away from the South Towne Exposition Center. Rooms are available for only $84 per night, which includes high-speed wireless Internet access;
a great breakfast of eggs, hash browns, waffles, French toast etc.; and free shuttle to the conference. This special FAIR Conference room rate ($84 per night) is only available through July 25, 2007.
To make your reservations, contact the hotel at
800-662-6886. Tell them you want a FAIR Conference room, or use the
confirmation number 901851.
Best Western Cottontree
10695 South Auto Mall Drive
Sandy, UT 84070
801-523-8484
Registration
Regular Registration
Pay at the door:
- $59.95 per person (full conference, no lunch)
- $34.95 per person (single day, no lunch)
Make sure you read the important registration information at the bottom of this page, in the section entitled Important Registration Notices.
Student Registration
Student registration is available to those showing a valid student ID at the door.
Pay at the door:
- $49.95 per person (full conference, no lunch)
- $29.95 per person (single day, no lunch)
Make sure you read the important registration information at the bottom of this page, in the section entitled Important Registration Notices.
Important Registration Notices
Seating is "first-come, first-served," and advance reservations are recommended.
Lunch is not available when you register after July 25, 2008, or at the door. If you want to take advantage of the full, catered lunches, make sure you register by July 25.
Because we make commitments and allocate resources based on those who say they will attend the conference, refunds for conference fees are not available after July 1, 2008. Check your schedule to make sure you can attend the conference on the dates you have selected.
Previous Conference Presentations
To see conference presentations from previous years, visit this page.
