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Archive: April 29, 2007 - May 5, 2007
Don't Second Guess God
It's only natural to ask questions like why would God, especially a merciful, loving God, allow this or that horrible thing to happen. The problem with the answers we usually arrive at is that we really cannot know; and, indeed,...
By Pamela K. Taylor | May 5, 2007; 9:49 PM ET | Comments (17)
'Peaceful, Industrious and Law-Abiding People'
Mormons are in the mainstream of America’s marvelously varied religious life.
By Christopher Dickey | May 4, 2007; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (137)
A Need for "Convicted Civility" in our Dialogue
The history of relations between evangelicals and Mormons is largely characterized by hostile charges and counter-charges. This has begun to change, as our two communities have begun to see each other as potential partners in addressing some of the key...
By Richard Mouw | May 4, 2007; 9:42 AM ET | Comments (35)
Mainstreaming the Mormons
The “family values” core that Mormons project to the wider culture has met a rising conservative trend half-way.
By Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite | May 4, 2007; 8:35 AM ET | Comments (122)
Ignorance of the Faith, Tolerance for the Faithful
No faith but Christianity can be considered mainstream American. Fortunately, the current climate in our country favors inclusivity and tolerance.
By Pamela K. Taylor | May 4, 2007; 7:16 AM ET | Comments (358)
Admired, but From a Distance
Today, when everyone from New Agers to Hmong to Muslims to Pentecostals to Buddhists live "down the block," Mormons benefit from the protective coloration which such wild diversity promotes.
By Martin Marty | May 3, 2007; 10:32 AM ET | Comments (90)
A Long Way from Mainstream
In the eyes of most serious Christians, Mormonism is a long way from mainstream.
By Charles "Chuck" Colson | May 3, 2007; 9:26 AM ET | Comments (108)
Isms Pollute the Mainstream
If Mormonism is questionable, how can it produce so many Mormons who are such good people?
By Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo | May 3, 2007; 8:37 AM ET | Comments (41)
Old Religions or Cult Classics?
The acceptance of Mormonism is still affected today by the fact that in many areas Mormons are not visible in many American communities.
By John Esposito | May 3, 2007; 7:56 AM ET | Comments (32)
No Theological Test for Citizenship
The question behind the question is whether the American public is ready to accept the legitimacy of the Mormon faith.
By Michael Otterson | May 2, 2007; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (307)
Mormons: Time Sanctifies Everything
The beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the institution's official title, are no more--and no less--irrational than the beliefs of any other religion.
By Susan Jacoby | May 2, 2007; 9:02 AM ET | Comments (509)
Role Models for Religious Minorities
Mormons provide an example to any minority American religious group how to withstand suffering.
By Sulayman Nyang | May 2, 2007; 8:32 AM ET | Comments (35)
Good People, Bizarre Beliefs
People are still "suspicious" of Mormonism, in part because mainstream religions consider some of their doctrines not only extra-biblical, but bizarre.
By Cal Thomas | May 2, 2007; 7:52 AM ET | Comments (219)
Beware the Deadliest Sin
In secular terms it is called "taking responsibility," but I'm at a loss to come up with any recent examples.
By Gustav Niebuhr | May 1, 2007; 9:11 AM ET | Comments (11)
words for the week -- on adultery and forgiveness
Since the topic of adultery has come up on the thread with forgiveness, here are two examples of forgiveness in the case of adultery or pre-marital sexual relations, which is also considered a sin in the Qur'an. The first is...
By Pamela K. Taylor | April 30, 2007; 12:19 PM ET | Comments (52)
Not Just Words but Deeds
A statement of confession is just a statement, and as such, of doubtful validity.
By Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz | April 30, 2007; 10:09 AM ET | Comments (17)
Brits Sketchy on Mormonism
Well, sorry, as a Brit I simply can't answer this one. But perhaps American readers would like to know that Mormonism certainly hasn't entered the mainstream of British religion and most Brits pretty certainly would only have the sketchiest idea...
By Nicholas T. Wright | April 30, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
The Wisdom of Accepting an Apology
I want to begin by challenging the assumption that there is any equivalence between apology and repentance. That linkage may exist – but it may not. More than a few folks have been known to offer an abject apology motivated...
By Mark S. Sisk | April 30, 2007; 9:53 AM ET | Comments (4)
Apology as Restitution
There was a time when apology was linked to one’s good name.
By Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo | April 30, 2007; 8:05 AM ET | Comments (19)
To Forgive Each Other is Human
Forgiveness comes from the person who has been wronged.
By Julia Neuberger | April 30, 2007; 7:24 AM ET | Comments (6)
