Nineteenth-Century Religion and Social Movements Early 19th century America was marked by individualism and experimentation as old beliefs and rules were discarded for new social movements, religious teachings, economic systems, and even family arrangements. Many of these social, economic, and religious ideas are reflected in early Mormonism. Brian Hartwell
Event: Southwest Symposium 2001
In Memory Of
In Memory Of Thea Hillman, Robert A. Rees
Can Thoughtful Mormons Remain Active and Change the Church?
Can Thoughtful Mormons Remain Active and Change the Church? Although they may have serious doubts, many thoughtful Mormons continue to attend and contribute to the Church. Are they ‘the revolution from within”? Can they change the Church? Why do they stay? Have groups and journals such as Sunstone and Dialogue helped? Has the Internet changed …
The Graduate Theological Union: The Birthplace of Sunstone
The Graduate Theological Union: The Birthplace of Sunstone Twenty-six years ago, some divinity students at the Graduate Theological Union Launched Sunstone, a publication to explore Mormon theology. In light of recent efforts to develop Mormon Cultural Studies Utah Valley State College, what about a partnership with the GTU to advance the idea of Mormon studies? …
The Welcoming Church: Changes in the RLDS Church
The Welcoming Church: Changes in the RLDS Church This panel is comprised of pastors from the Community of Christ Church (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) who lead inclusive congregations that minister not only to mainstream church members, but also to members that society deems ‘on the fringes.” Most significantly, …
LDS Cosmology as the Dominant Force in Contemporary Theological Epistemology
LDS Cosmology as the Dominant Force in Contemporary Theological Epistemology LDS cosmology has had little influence on world theology. Yet as ‘the church comes out of obscurity,” its doctrine should become a major influence. Based on principles in the Doctrine and Covenants, it is possible to formulate a comprehensive theory that derives the eternal “continuous …
New Creationism
New Creationism A new band of creationists now uses sophisticated arguments for an ‘Intelligent Designer” as the author of creation. This paper argues that (1) creationism is thinly disguised evangelical biblical literalism; (2) the “new” creationism is the old one in “designer clothes”; (3) the new creationism is less scientific than the old; and (4) …
The Development of Anti-Gay Mormon Theology
The Development of Anti-Gay Mormon Theology Over the past forty years, LDS church leaders have issued several statements and publications about homosexuality. Does a review of these yield a consistent theology? Who is included? David Combe, Nadine A. Hansen
Visionary People: Dream Interpretation and the Modern Church
Visionary People: Dream Interpretation and the Modern Church In the past, God used dreams and visions to guide people. Might he use dreams and visions in the modern Church for personal revelation? I will share evidence of dream guidance (from the 1800s to present) and encourage individuals to develop an ability to remember and interpret …
Missing Hymns
Missing Hymns This session explores several issues relating to LDS music: (1) The ‘new” hymnal published in the 1980s contains some new gems but is minus some old favorites. Where did they go, and why? (2) We have hymns venerating the Intermountain West; Glen Cornett contributes two new “hymns” that celebrate previously unheralded parts of …