April 2012
LATIN – apologeticus GREEK – apologetikos Apologetics: “The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines” (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2009).
JOURNAL CONTENTS
- Message from the President
- We Need Your Help
- Music to Share
- New Website Review
- Mormon Voices
- FAIR Blog
- Award Winning FAIR Podcasts
- FAIR Bookstore
- Donating to FAIR
- FAIR Study Aids
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- Ask the Apologist
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR) is pleased to announce the Fourteenth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference, August 2-3, 2012 at the South Towne Plaza in Sandy Utah. With Mitt Romney as the presidential nominee for the Republican Party, we anticipate several social issues coming to the forefront of our discussions. With that in mind, we have invited several speakers to talk on issues that might be raised during the campaign such as women’s, gay, and African-American issues. In addition to the social issues, we have talks on The Book of Mormon, the Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith’s polyandry and more.
Speakers include Jack Welch, Royal Skousen, Hanna Smith, Hartt Wixam, John Gee, Darius Gray, Brian Hales, Neylan McBaine, Kathryn Soper, Ugo Perego, Dan Peterson and more.
For May only, we are having our Early Bird registration price of $69.95 which includes the conference and lunch for both days. On June1, the price goes up. For more information go to:
Register for the conference through a link at the bottom of the page. Or you can register directly at the bookstore here:
FAIR Bookstore – FAIR Conference Registration
No “tickets” are actually sold to the conference. Your receipt is your ticket. Find a friend and come see us at the conference. You won’t want to miss this!
–Scott Gordon President of FAIR
WE NEED YOUR HELP
With Mitt Romney running for president, we have had to expand our activities to respond to criticisms of the Church. This costs money. Additionally, the cost of sponsoring our conference continues to climb. We try to bring information to you at little or no cost, but we still have expenses to cover and desperately need your financial help.
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MUSIC TO SHARE
We have never before shared a song on the FAIR Journal. But, after hearing Alex Boye’ and the Orem LDS Institute of Religion Choir on this uplifting song, I couldn’t help but share. I think you will really enjoy it and find it worth sharing with your friends. Even your non-LDS friends will like this one. It is outstanding. Who knew Mormons could sing this well? I hope you enjoy it. This is Alex Boye and the Orem LDS Institute of Religion Choir:
Alex Boye – I Will Rise (Emi Yo Leke) ft. LDC
NEW WEBSITE REVIEW ON FAIR
We have a new multi-part review of the Web site MormonThink.com. We hope that you take some time and look at the questions our volunteers pose. We hope that these reviews will make you think.
Criticism of Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink
The website MormonThink.com claims to be operated by active members of the Church with an interest in objectively presenting the “truth” about Mormonism. In reality, only the webmaster retains his membership in order retain credibility in his efforts to subtly influence other members to investigate his claims. The remaining website contributors are ex-Mormons who frequently post on anti-Mormon message boards. The webmaster is, by his own admission, pretending to be semi-active in order to destroy members’ and missionaries’ testimonies from within the social structure of the Church. The site pretends to be “balanced” by presenting information and links to apologetic sites, however, the conclusions reached by the site consistently reflect negatively on the Church’s truth claims. The site also contains a large amount of Temple content.
Criticism_of_Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink
Overview of the MormonThink website–The Web site MormonThink.com claims to be operated by active members of the Church with an interest in objectively presenting the “truth” about Mormonism. In general, the conclusions reached by the site reflect negatively on the Church.
Criticism_of_Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink/Overview
Response to MormonThink’s list of 25 items that would allegedly “make the Church true”–According to MormonThink.com, if the Church actually contained God’s truth and authority, “we would expect the following things to have happened in this way.” The following is a list of issues presented by the website followed by FAIR’s response. Most items on the list are standard anti-Mormon fare, issues FAIR believes have been “asked and answered” many times. Nearly all points appeal to some type of intellectual or religious fundamentalism.
Criticism_of_Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink/25 items that would allegedly “make the Church true”
A FAIR Analysis of MormonThink page “The Witnesses”–A detailed review of the MormonThink page “The Witnesses”
Criticism of Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink/The Witnesses
A FAIR Analysis of MormonThink page “Polygamy”–A detailed review of the MormonThink page “Polygamy”
Criticism of Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink/Polygamy
A FAIR Analysis of MormonThink page “Translation of the Book of Mormon”–A detailed review of the MormonThink page “Translation of the Book of Mormon”
Criticism_of_Mormonism/Websites/MormonThink/Translation of the Book of Mormon
MORMON VOICES
Criticisms Omit Crucial Context
Claims of Mormon racism that rely on repudiated notions and out-of-context quotes are evidence of religious bigotry that seeks to deny Mormons an equal standing in society. Bigoted attempts to label The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as racist often stem from political or theological motives, not a commitment to truth or equality. The attacks rely on dishonest tactics that distort or ignore the complete story.
Criticisms omit crucial context
MormonVoices Decries Use of Proof-Texting in Attacks Against the Church
MormonVoices, a volunteer group dedicated to correcting misstatements and misinformation about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has published a statement decrying the opportunistic accusation that Mormon scripture condones racism. Some critics, knowingly or not, have recently popularized arguments that rely on proof texting, a logical error that takes a passage out of context and purports to prove a point that cannot be fairly supported.
MormonVoices Decries Use of Proof-Texting in Attacks Against the Church
MormonVoices Lauds Rev. Jeffress for his Support of Romney
Rev. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, was a supporter of Governor Rick Perry’s bid for the presidency when Jeffress referred to Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s religion as “a cult.” Therefore, his more recent endorsement of Romney was hailed as an important step forward in Mormon-evangelical relations by MormonVoices. “It is important to recognize,” said Scott Gordon, a managing director of MormonVoices, “that Mormons and evangelicals often share many common interests, and despite some theological differences, they can cooperate as friends and neighbors when those interests align.”
MormonVoices Lauds Rev. Jeffress for his Support of Romney
Understanding the Book of Mormon’s teachings on race
Recently, individuals curious about Mormonism and eager to ensure that members of minority races are protected have tried to learn what the Book of Mormon has to say about race. They have found passages relating to a group that “was cursed” with a “skin of blackness” and are concerned that this means Mormons see non-whites as defective, lesser people. This is not true.
Understanding the Book of Mormon’s teachings on race
MormonVoices Corrects Misconceptions About Race in the Book of Mormon
MormonVoices, a volunteer group dedicated to providing accurate information about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has published an article responding to concerns that the Book of Mormon teaches racism. The article clarifies that the Book of Mormon is written from an ancient perspective, and its references to skin color do not equate to racial categories as they are understood today.
MormonVoices Corrects Misconceptions About Race in the Book of Mormon
Doctrine in the Mormon Church
Many critics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attempt to discredit the Church by pointing to past statements by prominent Church members and leaders on a variety of topics, and then claiming that these statements represent the Church’s definite doctrine on a particular subject. Some of those critics further allege that the Church is in denial or engaged in some sort of disingenuous “cover-up” by failing to acknowledge responsibility for controversial statements that purportedly reflect the Church’s actual beliefs. These charges are all false.
A Primer on Mormon Priesthood
Recently, news reports have identified individuals as holding priesthood offices in the Mormon (LDS) church. Titles mentioned have included “Bishop,” “Stake President,” and “Priest.” Many may have assumed that because some Mormon priesthood titles are the same as titles used by other faiths, the offices must be similar in terms of requirements, selection, and authority. This is usually not correct.
FAIR BLOG
Sally Hemings and the Gods Themselves
by Greg Smith on April 7th, 2012
Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens [Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain] — Friedrich Schiller, The Maid of Orléans
The vicarious temple ordinances performed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the “Mormons”) are back in the news. This time, it is because someone has reportedly sealed Sally Hemings to Thomas Jefferson. (Hemings was a slave owned by Jefferson. She bore children that have Jefferson DNA. [1])
As usually happens with such things, the media and the blogosphere are a bubble. Some are well-intentioned expressions of concern, others are ill-informed, and some seem to just want to pile on and make the Church look bad, or use this as an opportunity to push their own reforming agenda on the Church.
Sally Hemings and the Gods Themselves by Greg Smith
Okay, let’s go over this again…
by Mike Parker on May 1st, 2012
An inquiry came to FAIR’s “Ask the Apologist” service this morning, asking for help with the following claim on the Wikipedia article “Linguistics and the Book of Mormon”:
Richard Packham has pointed out that several Biblical Hebrew names, including Aaron, Ephraim, and Levi are listed as Jaredites in the Book of Ether. He argues that these are anachronisms, since the Jaredites are supposed to have originated from the time of the Tower of Babel, and did not speak Hebrew.
Perennial ex-Mormon gadfly Richard Packham apparently fails to understand that the Book of Mormon is a translation, and translations render ancient words — including names — into modern forms that didn’t exist at the time.
Okay, let’s go over this again… by Mike Parker
AWARD WINNING FAIR PODCASTS
Mormon FAIR-Cast 84: Journey of Faith: The New World by SteveDensleyJr on April 18th, 2012
This is a collection of audio clips from the 2007 movie entitled “Journey of Faith: The New World,” directed by Peter Johnson and produced by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies.
Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the Book of Mormon’s thousand-year span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Mormon’s description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. Stunningly beautiful images filmed on location in Guatemala and Mexico combined with the art of Joseph Brickey illuminate the right culture of the Book of Mormon.
The video includes audio tracks in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Special features address specific topics such as the law of Moses and the Book of Mormon, DNA and the Book of Mormon, language and the Book of Mormon, metal in Book of Mormon lands, and more. The full video runs approximately 90 minutes and can be purchased at the FAIR Bookstore.
These clips were posted by permission of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship.
Mormon FAIR-Cast 84: Journey of Faith: The New World
Mormon FAIR-Cast 85: Foundations of fundamentalist polygamy by SteveDensleyJr on April 26th, 2012
What is the connection between some of the modern polygamist groups and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on February 26, 2012, Martin Tanner discusses the arguments used by some fundamentalist groups to justify their practice of polygamy, and why these arguments are inconsistent with the modern doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon FAIR-Cast 85: Foundations of fundamentalist polygamy
Mormon FAIR-Cast 86: Mesoamerican Evidences for the Book of Mormon by SteveDensleyJr on May 2nd, 2012
Martin Tanner discusses various Mesoamerican evidences for the historicity of the Book of Mormon in this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on September 4, 2011.
Mormon FAIR-Cast 86: Mesoamerican Evidences for the Book of Mormon
FAIR BOOKSTORE
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Be sure to check out the Clearance Section. We have many older books and some new books with slightly damaged covers that offer great deals to buyers.
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United By Faith: The Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith Family (Limited to stock on hand)
Kyle R. Walker (Editor). American Fork Utah, Covenant, 2005. Hardbound, 6.25×9.25″ 439 pgs.
Meet the people who knew the Prophet Joseph Smith best. This intimate history quilts together the work of nine historians to take us inside Mormonism’s first family. Blending meticulous research with compassionate insight, the authors present unforgettable portraits of each member of an outwardly ordinary family–the family that helped mold an extraordinary man of God.
This is a story not only of triumph against all odds, but also a tender and moving tale of a family that, despite its flaws, remained intensely true to one of its own. The Smith family was the one constant amidst the turbulence of opposition that occurred throughout Joseph’s life. They were with him from the beginning of his spiritual experiences to his martyrdom, with every living family member following him to Ohio, Missouri, and then to Illinois–a testament to their belief in his prophetic calling.
United by Faith: The Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith Family offers compelling insight into this most significant family and casts penetrating new light as to why they were uniquely qualified to raise the Prophet of the Restoration.
Retail Price: $24.95 Special FAIR Price: $17.46 (30% Discount)
Rise and Fall of Nauvoo (Limited to stock on hand)
Brigham H. Roberts, Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1900. 5.25×8″ softbound reprint by Archive Publishers, Grantsville, Utah.
Elder B.H. Roberts combines the story of Nauvoo’s history with doctrinal development taking place within the Church during the turbulent 1840s into this single classic volume. Reviewing the Missouri agitation surrounding the relocation of the Saints into the swampy bogs of Commerce, Illinois, through its transformation into Nauvoo “the Beautiful,” the reader is led through petitions for redress to the federal government for previous losses in Missouri; the intrigue of John C. Bennett; the introduction of plural marriage; blame for the attempted assassination of Missouri’s governor; the several local and state events surrounding the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith; and the subsequent transition of Church leadership to the Twelve Apostles. This is one of the most complete historical accounts of the Nauvoo Period (1840-1846); a critical era in Church development.
Retail Price: $22.95 Special FAIR Price: $14.92 (35% Discount)
They Lie In Wait to Deceive, Volume 2 (Limited to stock on hand)
Robert L. and Rosemary Brown; Barbara Ellsworth (Editor), Gail A. Gibson (Art Direction). Mesa, Arizona: Brownsworth Publishing Company, Inc., Third printing, revised edition, 1993, 7×10 softbound, 480 pages.
The amazing story of how “Dr.” or “Prof.” Walter R. Martin, a professional anti-Mormon, works to obstruct and distort the truth. As you read this book ask yourself if the Lord would use Walter Martin as His mouthpiece. Is he the kind of man you want to place your trust in? If Walter Martin thinks he has such a good case against the Mormon church, then why doesn’t he present it truthfully? Why is deceit necessary? Why go beyond the facts if one’s case is solid.
Volume II also includes excerpts from The Book of Mormon to acquaint readers with its real content and a copy of the original Spaulding Manuscript for comparison.
Retail Price: $8.95 Special FAIR Price: $2.24 (75% Discount)
Pre-Columbian Contact with the Americas Across the Ocean: An Annotated Bibliography, Volume 1, A-K (Limited to stock on hand)
John L. Sorenson, Martin H. Raish. Provo, Utah: Research Press, 1996. Hardbound, 8 3/4 x 11 1/4″, 602 pages.
Retail Price: $89.00 Special FAIR Price: $26.70 (70% Discount)
Pre-Columbian Contact with the Americas Across the Ocean: An Annotated Bibliography, Volume 2, L-Z (Limited to stock on hand)
John L. Sorenson, Martin H. Raish. Provo, Utah: Research Press, 1996. Hardbound, 8 3/4 x 11 1/4″, 593 pages.
Retail Price: $89.00 Special FAIR Price: $26.70 (70% Discount)
The Mormon Quest for the Presidency (Limited to stock on hand)
Newell G. Bringhurst and Craig L. Foster, Independence, Missouri, John Whitmer, 2008, 6″x9″, softbound, 314 pages.
The Mormon Quest for the Presidency tells, for the first time, the fascinating histories of 10 Mormons who have run for president, beginning with the movement’s founder, Joseph Smith.
Retail Price: $24.95 Special FAIR Price: $9.98 (60% Discount)
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Mormon Beliefs and Doctrines Made Easier
David J. Ridges, Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort, 2007, 6.25×9.25″ hardbound, 356 pages.
In this quick reference volume, noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges uses years of research to provide concise information on hundreds of beliefs and doctrines taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ will find this work to be an invaluable resource for checking both basic information and specific details of the beliefs and doctrines of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition, members will find references provided in each section for more in-depth study.
Written by a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this quick-reference book provides brief, easy-to-understand information on hundreds of topics of interest to those who have wondered what the Mormons truly believe. Topics cover subjects such as: the family, the Holy Trinity, baptism, faith and works, heaven, the Second Coming, resurrection, baptism for the dead, eternal marriage, tithing, and same-gender attraction.
As local and national media continues to spotlight the Mormons, people everywhere will find this volume to be the ultimate guide to understanding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Retail Price: $27.99 Special FAIR Price: $22.39 (20% Discount)
Opening the Heavens, Accounts of Divine Manifestations 1820-1844
Edited by John W. Welch with Erick B. Carlson. Provo, Utah: BYU Press and Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 2005, Paperback, 512 pages
Think what New Testament scholars would give to have access to a single letter that Mary wrote about the raising of Lazarus. We have many such documents that relate to the Restoration of the gospel in our dispensation. Opening the Heavens records hundreds of accounts of divine manifestations relating to the Restoration- events that strengthen our faith and expand our knowledge of Church History. Did you know for instance, that there are ten recorded accounts of the first vision from the lifetime of Joseph Smith? That there are seventy-one documents that deal directly with priesthood restoration? This volume brings together, for the first time, all of the known documents from Joseph Smith’s lifetime relating directly to key events of the Restoration that were accompanied by divine manifestations. These firsthand accounts uniquely convey the spirit of these important occasions and provide precious details that help modern readers construct a vivid image of what transpired.
Retail Price: $19.99 Special FAIR Price: $15.99 (20% Discount)
One-Minute Answers to Anti-Mormon Questions
Stephen W. Gibson, Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers, 1995, 2005, 6.25×9″ softbound, 180 pages.
This volume will be a valuable addition to the library of Latter-day Saints who have been recipients of anti-Mormon literature or whose friends and neighbors, while investigating the Church, have been given anti-LDS hate literature.
Criticisms of the LDS Church are frequently based on misrepresentations and intentional misinterpretations of Mormon doctrine. This book provides useful clarifications and rebuttals of many of those misrepresented doctrinal and historical areas. It gives simple but authoritative answers to more than sixty often-asked questions posed by anti-Mormon detractors. The answers are direct and non-confrontational, providing the reader with ways to respond to those who question them in a friendly, teaching way.
The author points out pertinent Biblical parallels to many situations. His answers are supported by appropriate scriptures, statements of modern prophets, the writings of ancient Christian leaders, and corroborating findings by modern non-LDS scholars.
Brother Gibson encountered his first anti-Mormon book while serving in the Scottish-Irish mission in the early 60s. Disturbed by what he read, he and a fellow missionary analyzed the inconsistencies in the book as they spent their diversion days together.
In 1983, while serving as the Denver LDS Bi-regional Associate Director of Public Communications, he attended an early showing of an anti-Mormon movie. The experience spurred him to transcribe the script and publish a list of more than 50 factual errors found in the film. During the period of the ground-breaking and construction of the Denver Temple, he appeared on numerous radio talk shows, countering the negative press and misleading statements of anti-Mormon faction leaders.
Following the Denver Temple dedication, he and several friends began writing responses to the anti-Mormon literature they had encountered–a project which has continued for over a decade. This book contains answers to most of the commonly asked challenges posed by detractors during the past 15 years. Every Latter-day Saint can benefit from the keen insights it contains.
Contents: Part 1: Answers to Questions About The Book of Mormon Part 2: Answers to Questions About The Bible Part 3: Answers to Questions About Joseph Smith Part 4: Answers to Questions About Church Doctrine Part 5: Answers to Questions About Jesus Christ and God the Father Part 6: Answers to Questions About Miscellaneous Items
Retail Price: $13.98 Special FAIR Price: $11.18 (20% Discount)
Salvation in Christ: Comparative Christian Views
Edited by Roger R Keller and Robert L. Millet. Provo, Utah, Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2005. Hardbound, 9 1/2 x 6 1/2″, 373 pages.
What do Christians believe about spiritual rebirth, justification, sanctification, and the fate of people who did not hear the gospel in their lifetimes? Scholars from many Christian traditions converged on the campus of Brigham Young University to share their perspectives. The goal was to speak, listen, and learn from one another and to become better acquainted with various faith traditions. This volume weaves the different hues of doctrinal understanding together into a tapestry unified by faith in Jesus Christ.
Retail Price: $24.95 Special FAIR Price: $18.71 (25% Discount)
Journey of Faith: The New World (DVD)
Peter Johnson (Director), Brigham Young University and Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies, 2007, DVD video, approx. 90 minutes.
Lehi’s children experience a strange new world in this captivatingly beautiful documentary.
Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the Book of Mormon’s thousand-year span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Mormon’s description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. Stunningly beautiful images filmed on location in Guatemala and Mexico combined with the art of Joseph Brickey illuminate the right culture of the Book of Mormon.
The video includes audio tracks in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Special features address specific topics such as the law of Moses and the Book of Mormon, DNA and the Book of Mormon, language and the Book of Mormon, metal in Book of Mormon lands, and more.
Retail Price: $19.95 Special FAIR Price: $15.96 (20% Discount)
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