Most understated conference talk

[Archaea]

in one sense I'd vote for Sitate's but in another I'd vote for Renlund's.

There were a couple of real snoozers though.

[Valentinus1]

Originally Posted by Archaea

in one sense I'd vote for Sitate's but in another I'd vote for Renlund's.

There were a couple of real snoozers though.

What were their topics?

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Valentinus1

What were their topics?

I should have given closer attention to the exact topic, because this time I watched not specifically for content, but more specifically for how I connected with the speaker, his or her delivery style and what emotions I felt.

Sitati, [I may have garbled his name]is a Ghanaian, who spoke with a distinctive, but highly articulate, African accent. He spoke plainly about the positive impact Church teachings had upon his continent and about his faith. It was refreshing for me.

Renlund, a physician, spoke of how he felt better retaining simple practices to keep in touch with his faith. He spoke of how he had fallen out of habit with simple practices as scripture study and prayer while a resident in training. I found those aspects moving.

Both are talks which might not make the radar screen for many, seeking instead to focus upon Holland's provocative, and I think logically flawed, presentation on his testimony concerning the Book of Mormon. It is a mistake, to try to use science to justify faith, or even scientific arguments. The two activities do not speak the same language and poor attempts at using scientific arguments to bolster faith usually end up backfiring.