The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR)
is pleased to announce the
Twelfth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference
August 5–6, 2010
South Towne Exposition Center
Sandy, Utah
Description
The FAIR Conference is an annual event that brings together scholars, apologists, and interested individuals from a variety of areas. Each comes with a unique perspective on history, science, or theology, and all come with a desire to help defend the gospel and share evidences of its truth.
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 faithfully deal with the criticisms leveled against the Church and gospel.
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. Confirmed speakers include David Bokovoy, Jeff Bradshaw, William Duncan, Craig Foster, John Gee, Brian Hales, Valerie Hudson, Gary Lawrence, Steve Mayfield, Dan Peterson, Shirley Ricks, Stephen Ricks, Matthew Roper, William Schryver, Royal Skousen, and Peter Watkins. Additional speakers will be added, so check back often.
To see a sampling of 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.
A detailed schedule will be provided as it is firmed up.
| Thursday Schedule | ||||
| Time | Speaker/Event | Presentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration | |||
| 9:00 am | Opening | |||
| 9:10 am | Royal Skousen | Restoring the Original Text of the Book of Mormon. | ||
| 10:10 am | Brian Hales | Controversies in Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: New Evidences and New Observations Indicate Fawn Brodie Should Have Done More Research. | ||
| 11:10 am | Shirley Ricks | Editing Hugh Nibley: From Manuscript to Book. | ||
| 12:10 pm | Lunch | |||
| 1:15 pm | Stephen Ricks | ‘What’s in a Name?’ Proper Names in the Book of Mormon. | ||
| 2:30 pm | Jeffrey Bradshaw | The Apocalypse of Abraham: An Ancient Witness for the Book of Moses. | ||
| 3:30 pm | Snack Break | |||
| 3:45 pm | David Bokovoy | Joseph Smith and the Biblical Council of Gods. | ||
| 4:45 pm | Matthew Roper | Joseph Smith and the Question of Book of Mormon Geography. | ||
| 5:45 pm | Closing | |||
| Friday Schedule | ||||
| Time | Speaker/Event | Presentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration | |||
| 8:50 am | Opening | |||
| 9:00 am | Gary Lawrence | How Americans View Mormonism and What We Can Do About It. | ||
| 10:00 am | Peter Watkins | A Mormon in the White House. | ||
| 11:00 am | William Duncan | Religion in the Legal Controversy Over Marriage. | ||
| 12:00 am | Lunch | |||
| 12:50 pm | FAIR Business | |||
| 1:00 pm | John Gee | Marginal Characters in the Book of Abraham Manuscripts. | ||
| 1:30 pm | William Schryver | The Meaning of the Kirtland Egyptian Papers. | ||
| 2:30 pm | Steve Mayfield | Big Love: The truth, the Whole Truth and, Well, Maybe Not? | ||
| 3:00 pm | Craig Foster | Like Two Crazy Aunts in the Attic: Latter-day Saints and Popular Polygamy Stereotypes. | ||
| 3:30 pm | Snack Break | |||
| 3:45 pm | Valerie Hudson | The Two Trees. | ||
| 4:45 pm | Daniel Peterson | The Obligation to Do Apologetics. | ||
| 5:45 pm | Closing | |||
Lunch
Lunch is not included as part of your conference registration for those who register after July 28, 2010. Food is available from nearby establishments (the closest is about a block away).
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 (plus tax), 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 is only available through July 20, 2010.
To make your reservations, contact the hotel at 800-662-6886. Tell them you want a FAIR Conference room, or use the confirmation number 902287.
Best Western Cottontree
10695 South Auto Mall Drive
Sandy, UT 84070
801-523-8484
Registration Information
Online registration is now closed. Registration is available at the door. Full conference (2 days without lunch) is available for $59.95, single-day (either Thursday or Friday, without lunch) is available for $29.95, and student receive a $10 discount, with valid student ID. Registration opens early each day, as noted above.
Live Audio Streaming
2010 FAIR Conference audio streaming is available for anyone unable to attend the conference in person. This is audio only, and it is only available “live,” which means you cannot access the streaming outside of conference hours. A high-speed Internet connection is advisable. You can purchase the audio streaming service here.
Previous Conference Presentations
To see a sampling of conference presentations from previous years, visit this page.
