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Requiem · 05-31-2007, 04:31 PM

There is ample evidence supporting the premise we are entering a new period of enlightened thinking that may qualify as a full scale "Mormon Reformation".

I offer the following as evidence:

1. Clarification and definition of what constitutes doctrine - as outlined in the recent First Presidency press release. No longer will we be faced with defending questionable statements (e.g. JFS saying "man will never walk on the moon") as doctrine.

2. Open discussion of Church History and Criticism. Last Saturdays' article in the Church News addressing criticism of the First Vision was compelling and open (www.desnews.com/cn/art/1,1600,,00.html). The article's preface indicated there would be similar discussions in future issues. In addition, recent articles on the MMM have been more candid than previous press releases.

I welcome these developments and find them to be positive. It may be questionable as to what constitutes a true reformation (I will leave that to Brother Arch), but the increased candor is refreshing.

Jeff Lebowski · 05-31-2007, 05:00 PM

Your des news link does not work.

BigFatMeanie · 05-31-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Your des news link does not work.

There is a bogus right-parenthesis on the end of the URL. Take that off and it works (well, it goes to a list of articles - not a specific article).

BigFatMeanie · 05-31-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatMeanie

There is a bogus right-parenthesis on the end of the URL. Take that off and it works (well, it goes to a list of articles - not a specific article).

Bummer, you have to log in to read the specific article. Lame.

Sleeping in EQ · 06-01-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

There is ample evidence supporting the premise we are entering a new period of enlightened thinking that may qualify as a full scale "Mormon Reformation".

I offer the following as evidence:

1. Clarification and definition of what constitutes doctrine - as outlined in the recent First Presidency press release. No longer will we be faced with defending questionable statements (e.g. JFS saying "man will never walk on the moon") as doctrine.

2. Open discussion of Church History and Criticism. Last Saturdays' article in the Church News addressing criticism of the First Vision was compelling and open (www.desnews.com/cn/art/1,1600,,00.html). The article's preface indicated there would be similar discussions in future issues. In addition, recent articles on the MMM have been more candid than previous press releases.

I welcome these developments and find them to be positive. It may be questionable as to what constitutes a true reformation (I will leave that to Brother Arch), but the increased candor is refreshing.

It is refreshing. I'm just guessing here, but I think that in a few years we'll all look back at Romney's run and the PBS documentary as moments of some historical importance. Recent developments have made the Church a more comfortable place for people like me, and really, for anyone who has seriously studied our teachings and history and who is also faithful.

Requiem · 06-01-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatMeanie

Bummer, you have to log in to read the specific article. Lame.

Here is a corrected link that should go directly to the article:

http://www.desnews.com/cn/view/1,1721,470006497,00.html

I apologize for the confusion - the article and the preface do represent a positive move.

Jeff Lebowski · 06-01-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

Here is a corrected link that should go directly to the article:

http://www.desnews.com/cn/view/1,1721,470006497,00.html

I apologize for the confusion - the article and the preface do represent a positive move.

That's odd. I get an error every time I click on it.

myboynoah · 06-01-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

That's odd. I get an error every time I click on it.

Yeah, It appears to go the Church News site and one needs login info to access. Could someone just cut and paste the article, or at least gist it?

Thank you in advance.

BarbaraGordon · 06-01-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

Could someone just cut and paste the article

Ack!
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Tex · 06-01-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

Yeah, It appears to go the Church News site and one needs login info to access. Could someone just cut and paste the article, or at least gist it?

Thank you in advance.

Or how about a nice "send to a friend" link?

05-31-2007, 04:31 PM	#1
Requiem Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 474	The "New" Mormon Reformation There is ample evidence supporting the premise we are entering a new period of enlightened thinking that may qualify as a full scale "Mormon Reformation". I offer the following as evidence: 1. Clarification and definition of what constitutes doctrine - as outlined in the recent First Presidency press release. No longer will we be faced with defending questionable statements (e.g. JFS saying "man will never walk on the moon") as doctrine. 2. Open discussion of Church History and Criticism. Last Saturdays' article in the Church News addressing criticism of the First Vision was compelling and open (www.desnews.com/cn/art/1,1600,,00.html). The article's preface indicated there would be similar discussions in future issues. In addition, recent articles on the MMM have been more candid than previous press releases. I welcome these developments and find them to be positive. It may be questionable as to what constitutes a true reformation (I will leave that to Brother Arch), but the increased candor is refreshing.

05-31-2007, 05:00 PM	#2
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Your des news link does not work. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.