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Old 05-02-2008, 05:51 PM   #21
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It's interesting, but as he attacks the bias of the authors, he doesn't address his own biases.

Ironic.
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Old 05-02-2008, 05:53 PM   #22
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I cast my vote that the review was not helpful.
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The review is actually pretty decent (sorry, Leb), although uses a little stronger language than I would. I think there are certainly some redeeming qualities that the book has (and make it worth reading), but it does suffer from some bias and agenda-pushing.

Specific complaints, such as the targeting of certain disfavored apostles, or the inclusion of 3rd hand evidence, or the lack of focus on McKay's spiritual gifts are all legitimate.

I reviewed only one chapter for CG (link below), but I found much the same result, and said as much:

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QED
"QED" may become the new "mullah" -- what people say when they have nothing to say.
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For me, it was paradigm shifting. Completely changed my views on church structure, and the nature of General Authorities. Previously it was a black box for me.
That's not exactly an encouraging endorsement.
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I cast my vote that the review was not helpful.
In this particular area of concern you have proved yourself to be an expert. Your opinion carries weight with me.
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"QED" may become the new "mullah" -- what people say when they have nothing to say.
Sometimes no more words are necessary.
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Sometimes no more words are necessary.
Lame.
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Old 05-02-2008, 06:33 PM   #29
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Lame.
I am serious. Tex agrees with the review. That speaks volumes. We have already debated Tex's review.
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Old 05-02-2008, 06:35 PM   #30
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I am serious. Tex agrees with the review. That speaks volumes. We have already debated Tex's review.
A more accurate statement would be that Tex agreed with elements of the review.
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