Is there a Universal Grammar of God?

Where does my heart beat much of the time? In my family, in my writing, and in my Bible study and Representational Research. This last area basically involves the triadic structure of the Godhead, of reality (the part you see, the part you don’t see, and the links...

Reason #127: LDS teachings about prayer

Joseph Smith taught that all forms of prayer were ineffective if they were not couched in the format of the LDS Prayer Circle in a Mormon temple.  Explore the evidences for this claim, as well as the contention that this practice was Gnostic as well.  My...

Book Review: The Mystery of the Cross

The Mystery of the Cross:  Bringing Ancient Christian Images to Life is a new book written by Judith Couchman (IVP.) This book is a treasure-trove of information, iconic representations, and insight.  It traces the history of the beloved symbol of Christianity from...

Reason #204: Guest Post, “Historicity Matters” by Paul Nurnberg

Historicity Matters By Paul Nurnberg And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. —Matthew 22:37, ESV On a hot summer day in 1998 I was a Mormon missionary knocking doors in Szeged, a...

What’s a cult? What’s “cult fiction”?

What”‘s a cult? And what”‘s “cult fiction”? Some people think its any religion that”‘s more demanding than their own, or that has elements they feel are “strange.” But this blog focuses on pseudo-Christian...