Author Archives: J. Max Wilson

May 25, 2011 J. Max Wilson

Language Unique to the Book of Mormon: “On The Morrow Month”

The Book of Mormon records that Giddianhi, the leader of the antagonist Gadianton Robbers, wrote a letter to Lachoneus, the leader of the protagonist Nephites, demanding that they relinquish all their property and join their cause. In his letter he … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2011 J. Max Wilson

Book of Mormon Socialism: The Marxist Gadianton Robbers

Some LDS proponents of Socialism like to compare capitalism to the infamous Gadianton Robbers in the Book of Mormon. It seems a simple line to draw between the “Profit Motive” of Capitalism and the secret combination of the Gadiantons to … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2011 J. Max Wilson

Obama Hasn’t Changed His Position on Same-Sex Marriage

As you have probably already heard, the Obama administration announced this week that the president has decided that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional and he has instructed the Department of Justice not to defend the act in … Continue reading →

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