Joseph as a Con Man?

It is interesting to see the many different arguments used in support of LDS claims. Here was an interesting argument set forth on a forum for the authenticity of the gold plates.  The discussion touched on the Kinderhook Plates, and Joseph’s inability to identify them as fraudulent artifacts before he died. For at least [...]

Which Questions Does the Book of Mormon Answer?

One of the greatest benefits to religion (and one of the greatest selling points) are the answers.  Who am I?  Why am I here?  Where am I going?  Certainly, science gives questions such as these a wide berth, leaving the philosophers, theologans and prophets to provide their theories and argue amongst themselves.  Only rarely do these prognosticators venture into scientific [...]

The housing of the past (or future)

The Mortal Family

A few days ago, while digging through some boxes of assorted junk, I came across an envelope of old family photos.  I opened it up and flipped through the pictures, expecting to see the same familiar images I’ve seen a hundred times, but instead I was surprised.  I’d never seen these pictures before.  These were [...]