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An exercise in critical thinking and writing by Joey Day

Month: October, 2005

Word of Wisdom Promises

In Sunday School today I stumbled across a familiar phrase in an unexpected place. I recognized the wording from the LDS scripture passage D&C 89:18, but here I was reading it in Proverbs 3:8: “It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”
In both places, it is given as a blessing coupled [...]

Which Bible Translation?

An LDS co-worker and good friend recently asked me which translation of the Bible I prefer. I explained that I don’t really favor one translation. I trust the NASB and the ESV if I’m studying a topic and want the most accurate information, but when I’m reading straight through I prefer a more readable translation [...]

An Open Question

I just bought an “I ♥ Mormons” mug from the “I Heart” Shop at CafePress.com. I’m planning to keep it on my desk at work. I have a mug there now which I regularly drink coffee out of.
Whether you’re Mormon or not, would you be uncomfortable with me keeping this new mug on my desk? [...]