List of important, controversial Mormon history titles

[pelagius]

Originally Posted by creekster

3. Pelagius has a strange affinity for Utah COunty Fondue.

As for me, only number three is troubling.

I don't think you can criticize me for such preferences. It is not a choice.

Actually, this an obscure joke on my part. There is an old (in internet terms) joke about Louis Midgley interrupting a fondue party involving George Smith (Signature Books) and the Tanners. I thought some here might be aware of it and hence would subsequently realize that besides being the preeminent apologist on the board I also have a delightfully obscure wit.

[creekster]

Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

You would like RSR, Bushman is one of the most capable apologists the world has ever known. He would put pelagius to shame. Besides that the book is sold at Deseret Books so the Prophet has to read it himself and ensure that it contains no historical facts that could be used by our enemies!

I have finally gotten to RSR and am about 1/3 through. I think it is great and would encourage everyone to read it, even SU.

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by creekster

THis all arose, I think, out of Goatnapper's claim that the church wasn't suppressing facts and that all anti-mormon facts could be read in books purchased at Deseret Books. I don't think Goat necessarliy meant that literally all such facts were in books at DB, but he did make a point. Mike, finding a paucoity of other windmills today, decided to tilt at the factual claim asserted by Goatnapper and prove that some or perhaps even most anti and critical books were not sold at DB. Of course, by doing so he also proved the breadth and depth of critical publications that do not depend on the churhc at all for their existnence.

So this leaves us knowing 1) some cirtical books have been or are sold at DB. 2. Most ciritcial books have not been and may never be sold at DB. 3. Pelagius has a strange affinity for Utah COunty Fondue.

As for me, only number three is troubling.

Thanks for the clarification. I get lost sometimes. As long as the church doesn't have a question in the Temple interview asking about the books I read, I just don't get into the they are suppressing bad news.

I understand they want to suppress bad news. I wish they wouldn't worry about it as far as BYU athletes go, but it isn't a big deal to me.

[SteelBlue]

Originally Posted by creekster

I have finally gotten to RSR and am about 1/3 through. I think it is great and would encourage everyone to read it, even SU.

He doesn't need to. He read the NYT review.

[ChinoCoug]

Originally Posted by pelagius

Its all true. There is some chance I will be moving to Utah county and I heard that Daniel Peterson and Louis Midgley have weekly fondue parties. I want to make sure I get on the guest list.

Marriott school gave you can offer?

[Solon]

Originally Posted by Tex

I might. I was just checking out reviews on it. I don't think you'd like what I'd have to say about it, however.

Maybe you should read it before you decide how you're going to react.

I appreciate all points of view, provided they're well reasoned and grounded in specific examples, as your responses typically are.

[Indy Coug]

Originally Posted by creekster

I have finally gotten to RSR and am about 1/3 through. I think it is great and would encourage everyone to read it, even SU.

That's about how far I'm through it too. Good stuff.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Solon

Maybe you should read it before you decide how you're going to react.

I appreciate all points of view, provided they're well reasoned and grounded in specific examples, as your responses typically are.

This will elicit some chuckles, but I read everything with an open mind. Reference my review of the 4th chapter of the David O. McKay book.

I just doubt Toscano's words will persuade me.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Tex

I just doubt Toscano's words will persuade me.

That's a safe bet.

[Solon]

Originally Posted by Tex

This will elicit some chuckles, but I read everything with an open mind. Reference my review of the 4th chapter of the David O. McKay book.

I just doubt Toscano's words will persuade me.

They probably won't - but maybe your words will persuade me.

Actually, Toscano's book is a little boring. His personal story is pretty interesting, though.