The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR)
is pleased to announce the
Ninth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference
August 2–3, 2007
South Towne Exposition Center
Sandy, Utah
Description
We have had quite a bit of excitement on the anti-Mormon front this year, from videos being dropped off door-to-door to full-length motion pictures in the theater. With Mormons in prominent political positions and possibly running for president, I suspect we will see much more of this in the coming months. We will probably see misportrayals from Hollywood, in the newspapers, and in magazines.
It is time to get informed. This year’s FAIR 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 David Bokovoy, Craig Foster, John Gee, Terryl Givens, John Hall, William Hamblin, Larry Morris, Steven L. Olsen, Blake Ostler, Dan Peterson, David R. Seely, John L. Sorenson, Richard Turley, Wendy Ulrich, and Jeff Walker. Topics include the Book of Abraham, Book of Mormon studies, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the Church archives, Oliver Cowdery, Solomon’s temple, and much more.
To see conference presentations from previous years, visit this page.
Schedule
General 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 | Steve Olson | Are the Church Archives Closed? | ||
| 10:10 am | Terryl Givens | When Souls Had Wings: What the Western Tradition Has to Teach Us About Pre-Existence | ||
| 11:10 am | John Gee | Some Puzzles from the Joseph Smith Papyri | ||
| 12:10 pm | Lunch | |||
| 1:30 pm | Larry Morris | The Cowdery Controversies | ||
| 2:30 pm | Jeff Walker | A Change of Venue: Joseph Smith’s Escape from Liberty Jail | ||
| 3:30 pm | Snack Break | |||
| 3:45 pm | Wendy Ulrich | Seeing Our Blindness: The Impact of Personal History on our Understanding of God | ||
| 4:45 pm | John Sorenson | The Trajectory of Book of Mormon Studies | ||
| 5:45 pm | Closing | |||
| Friday Schedule | ||||
| Time | Speaker/Event | Presentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Registration | |||
| 9:00 am | Opening | |||
| 9:05 am | Richard Turley | Reflections on Mountain Meadows | ||
| 10:05 am | Craig Foster | Demonstrations, Protests, and Pamphleteering in the Heart of Mormonism | ||
| 11:05 am | David Bokovoy | Isaiah in the Book of Mormon: The Things of Joseph and the Things of the Jews | ||
| 12:05 am | Lunch | |||
| 1:00 pm | FAIR Business Video Preview |
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| 1:30 pm | Blake Ostler | Spiritual Experiences As The Basis For Belief And Commitment | ||
| 2:30 pm | John Hall | As Far as It is Translated Correctly: The Problem of Tampering with the Word of God in the Transmission and Translation of the New Testament | ||
| 3:30 pm | Snack Break | |||
| 3:45 pm | William Hamblin and David Seely |
Solomon’s Temple: Myth and History | ||
| 4:45 pm | Daniel Peterson | God and Mr. Hitchens | ||
| 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. 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 $79 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 ($79 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 901581.
Best Western Cottontree
10695 South Auto Mall Drive
Sandy, UT 84070
801-523-8484
Registration
Make sure you read the important registration information at the bottom of this page, in the section entitled Important Registration Notices.
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)
- $29.95 per person (single day)
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 29, 2007, or at the door. If you want to take advantage of the full, catered lunches, make sure you register by July 29.
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 20, 2007. 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.
