What do you think is the most likely fate of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”?
Vote above; comment below.
Thursday Theological Poll: Death-bed repentance, maybe, sorta?
May 24, 2012 By
We don’t know much about Omni. In fact, the following is what we know:
1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Omni, being commanded by my father, Jarom, that I should write somewhat upon these plates, to preserve our genealogy—
2 Wherefore, in my days, I would that ye should know that I fought much with the sword to preserve my people, the Nephites, from falling into the hands of their enemies, the Lamanites. But behold, I of myself am a wicked man, and I have not kept the statutes and the commandments of the Lord as I ought to have done.
3 And it came to pass that two hundred and seventy and six years had passed away, and we had many seasons of peace; and we had many seasons of serious war and bloodshed. Yea, and in fine, two hundred and eighty and two years had passed away, and I had kept these plates according to the commandments of my fathers; and I conferred them upon my son Amaron. And I make an end. (Omni 1:1-3)
So the question is, do you think he is repentant as he writes this? If so, what do you think is the effect of that? [Read more...]
Monday Morning Theological Poll – Mormon Atonement Extravaganza Edition [poll updated (again)]
December 5, 2011 By
Because I’m interested in the different schools of thought on this issue and because I wonder how compatible (and accurate) it all is, I provide the following poll. Just choose the one that best suits your approach. I realize that you would like to choose more than one (I sure would), but don’t. Choose the one that best encapsulates your understanding of the most important aspects of the process of the atonement. [Read more...]
Monday Morning Theological Poll: Visionary time-travel edition
November 14, 2011 By
We all know Moroni’s most famous quote in Mormon 8:
Behold, I speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. But behold, Jesus Christ hath shown you unto me, and I know your doing. (Mormon 8:35)
Today, we speculate regarding what’s going on there.
I predict that you will justify your responses in the comments. It’s like I’m there with you, but I’m not.
Monday Morning Theological Poll: “Reproductive Wrongs?” Edition
November 7, 2011 By
Two polls this time. Answer both please.
Please justify your comments below. I promise I won’t turn you in to the bishop for anything you say. [Read more...]
Monday Morning Theological Poll: Monster Mash Edition
October 31, 2011 By
Monday Morning Theological Poll: “But…what will the neighbors think?” Edition [Edited]
October 24, 2011 By
Consider the following statement and whether you, and other Mormons, believe it.
Give your answers below. If you have more than one, we understand.
Bonus Poll: I was told that I got the first poll slightly wrong. Here is another, related, possibly corrected poll. [Read more...]
Monday Mid-Afternoon Theological Poll: “Restoration of ALL Things?” Edition
October 10, 2011 By
Monday Morning Theological Poll: Budding Sociopath Edition
September 12, 2011 By
Monday Morning Theological Poll: Animal Agency Assessment Edition
August 29, 2011 By
Monday Morning Theological Poll: “We’ve Got (a) Spirit! Yes, We Do!” Edition
August 22, 2011 By
Today’s poll is a sort of repeat of the second of these ever posted. However, those poll results are lost to the ether and I don’t remember what I said and I don’t feel like reconstructing it from the comments. So, we have this instead. Enjoy.
Justify your vote below. We shall judge your intelligence(s)!
Monday Morning Theological Poll: Adamic Evolution Edition
August 15, 2011 By
Monday Morning Theological Poll: “Are you there Heavenly Mother? It’s Me, BCC” Edition
August 8, 2011 By
Monday Morning Theological Poll: Divine Destiny Edition
August 1, 2011 By
Thursday Night Theological Poll: Morality according to O’Donnell and Jeter
September 16, 2010 By
Republican Senatorial candidate Christine O’Donnell appeared on Politically Incorrect many years ago, and opined on honesty and the moral imperative to avoid telling lies:
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Tuesday Night Theological Poll: Mormon Monism*?
December 29, 2009 By
Friday Morning Theological Poll: Temple Sealings
September 18, 2009 By
Tuesday Morning Theological Poll: Scriptural Authority Edition
April 7, 2009 By
Your Tuesday Morning Theological Poll:
Which set of sacred writings is more important theologically?
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Tuesday Afternoon Theological Poll: Christian Paradox Edition
February 17, 2009 By
Could Christ have sinned prior to the age of accountability?
Answer after the fold.
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Monday Mid-day Theological Poll: Hero Worship edition
February 9, 2009 By
On Average, are General Authorities of the Church more righteous than non-General Authority members of the Church? [Read more...]
Monday Tuesday Mid-day Theological Poll: Spiritual Self-Assessment Edition
January 27, 2009 By
If you died today, would you go to the Celestial Kingdom? [Read more...]
Monday Mid-Day Theological Poll: Divine Embodiment Edition
November 24, 2008 By
When will the Holy Ghost get a body? [Read more...]
Monday Mid-day Theological Poll: Pre-existent sinnin’ edition
November 17, 2008 By
Excepting the sons of perdition, is it possible for a spirit to have been less valiant in the pre-existence? [Read more...]
Monday Mid-day Theological Poll? Divine Matrimonial Edition
November 10, 2008 By
Was Jesus married during his lifetime? [Read more...]
Monday Midday Theological Poll: Messianic Arrival Edition
November 3, 2008 By
When will the Second Coming Happen? [Read more...]
Monday Midday Theological Poll: Flat-out Speculative Edition
October 27, 2008 By
When does an “intelligence” become self-aware? [Read more...]
Monday Midday Theological Poll
October 20, 2008 By
How does Heavenly Father progress? [Read more...]
The 2009 BCC Mutual Admiration Society
January 21, 2010 By
As our Fearless Leader once said,
It is January, and with it the season of review and reminiscence is upon us. How to combine BCC’s two great loves: lording our elitism over others, and blogging? Why, by gratuitously congratulating ourselves for a year of outstanding blogging. Read on, weaklings.
In that spirit, beloved readers, esteemed friends, civic and educational leaders, and officials from the Church Office Building, we salute ourselves this day. We now instruct you to pull up a chair, pour yourself a mug of Postum, and print out copies of this post for your personal Book of Remembrance as we pat ourselves on the back for the remainder of the day.
You are welcome and encouraged to join in the praise.
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MMTP: “Hieing to Kolob?” Edition
June 8, 2009 By
Your Monday Morning Theological Poll:
Is Abraham’s astronomy real or metaphorical?
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MMTP: Gender Permanence Edition
June 1, 2009 By
Your Monday Mid-day Theological Poll:
Why is gender eternal?
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