On Reason and Book of Mormon Historicity

[Sleeping in EQ]

The point I have made is this:

Reason demands that, using it's tools and only it's tools, you make a strong case for the Book of Mormon as an authentic historical work.

Any takers?

Just put your evidence on the table there.

Why is no one moving?



And yet, somehow, I, and others of similar view, are the ones who aren't being ingenuous. Instead of embracing the modernist position that puts reason and faith in a universal dichotomy, I know that there are other, intellectually valid ways of approaching the Book of Mormon. Through dialectic, for example. Through a philosophical approach that is intellectually vibrant and respected, but that, because it acknowledges reason's limits, has room for faith. It has room for exactly what President Hinckley said of the BoM in the Feb. 2004 Ensign.

And yet some of you have questioned my integrity and forthrightness.

I have been extremely honest and very, very forthright.

[Indy Coug]

Has anyone accused you of being Todd Christensen?

[All-American]

I wonder how Hugh Nibley is doing these days. You think he's had a Bible Bash with Fawn Brodie yet?

[BlueHair]

Originally Posted by Sleeping in EQ

The point I have made is this:

Reason demands that, using it's tools and only it's tools, you make a strong case for the Book of Mormon as an authentic historical work.

Any takers?

Just put your evidence on the table there.

Why is no one moving?



And yet, somehow, I, and others of similar view, are the ones who aren't being ingenuous. Instead of embracing the modernist position that puts reason and faith in a universal dichotomy, I know that there are other, intellectually valid ways of approaching the Book of Mormon. Through dialectic, for example. Through a philosophical approach that is intellectually vibrant and respected, but that, because it acknowledges reason's limits, has room for faith. It has room for exactly what President Hinckley said of the BoM in the Feb. 2004 Ensign.

And yet some of you have questioned my integrity and forthrightness.

I have been extremely honest and very, very forthright.

I think you summed it up well when you said you were on a quest for truth. That is threatening to some people, because to them, truth should only be looked for in official church teachings and literature. Frankly, I find your posts well thought out and refreshing.

[BlueHair]

Originally Posted by All-American

I wonder how Hugh Nibley is doing these days. You think he's had a Bible Bash with Fawn Brodie yet?

That would be one scary event. Who would you take in that battle? I think Hugh would have to be at least a 2 to 1 favorite.