The statement “All religious beliefs should be respected!” or the question “To what extent, and how, should I respect religious beliefs other people have?” come up often enough in my correspondence that I have finally decided to record a relatively succinct response that I can send instead of dictating more or less the same thing…
Joseph Smith Jr. would have been 200 years old on December 23, 2005. Hence, we are in the midst of a reporting flurry regarding Mormonism. Much of this shows Mormonism at its clean-cut best – attractive families; successful businessmen and politicians; Steve Young; with smiles all-round. And Mormons generally have earned their hardworking, pleasant image.…
On another thread, someone made the useful suggestion that I turn a letter to the editor I wrote to Newsweek re. Soukup’s “Mormon Odyssey” article into an essay submission to Newsweek’s “My Turn” feature. 900 word limit. 150 submitted each week, from which one is chosen. Long odds, but what the hell. Those of you…
What follows is a question that was recently put to me, and my answer. Some may find it a useful big picture analysis of Mormon polygamy/polygyny. All the best, bob Dear Mr. Mccue, My name is * and I live in **. I have been reading a little of the information on your web site.…