Author Archives: J. Max Wilson

April 6, 2014 J. Max Wilson

LDS Priesthood Keys and Temple Recommend Interviews

In the Priesthood Session of this weekend’s General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Twelve Apostles gave an in-depth discourse on the doctrine of the Priesthood and Priesthood Keys. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-hLrAjuLpE … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Go and Sin No More – Misinterpreting Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Alternate Title: You keep citing that story of Jesus and the woman taken in adultery– I do not think it means what you think it means. Before I jump into this topic, let me say that there is merit in … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Disney’s Frozen: Growing Tired of Postmodern Anachronistic Lyrics

Since we are already on the topic of Disney’s Frozen, before the controversy about potential agendas in the film erupted I had already planned to write a brief post criticizing the film for a completely different reason. So I figure … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Does the Subtext of Disney’s Movie Frozen Promote a Liberal Agenda?

My friend Kathryn recently posted a lengthy essay on her blog about her concerns that Disney’s hit animated movie Frozen contains a subtext that pushes an homosexual ideology that is contrary to the beliefs of many of the religious families … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2014 J. Max Wilson

Alvin Plantinga on the Irrationality of Atheism

The New York Times recently published a fascinating interview with philosopher Alvin Plantinga on the topic of Atheism and Theism. Here is an excerpt: “…if you accept both materialism and evolution, you have good reason to believe that your belief-producing … Continue reading →

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