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October 12, 2015 J. Max Wilson

On the Folly of Demanding Demographic Diversity among the LDS Apostles

As you probably already know, three new apostles were called during the recent October 2015 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Apostles serve as special witnesses of Jesus Christ and hold priesthood authority and keys … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2015 J. Max Wilson

To Thine Own Self Be True – Authenticity vs Your Best Self

Many years ago, when I was a newly-called volunteer missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Thomas S. Monson, who at the time was the 2nd counselor in the First Presidency of the church, came to … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2015 J. Max Wilson

Official LDS Magazine Provides a Detailed Account of the Translation of the Book of Mormon

In recent decades, some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have developed an oversimplified understanding of the process by which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. Some have placed undue emphasis on artistic renditions of … Continue reading →

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