029-The Implausibility of Original Sin - The Problems of Theism & The Love of God Ch 4
Topics Discussed: • The Traditional Paradigms of Original Sin • Can We Be Guilty For the Acts of Another?
6 Nov 20171h 3min
028-The Relation of Moral Obligation and God in LDS Thought (Pt 2) - Ch 3
We discuss different ethical theories and evaluate if they fit with the LDS commitments and doctrine. We layout the positive and negative aspect of each theory and come up with a theory of ethics that...
23 Okt 20171h 13min
027-The Relation of Moral Obligation and God in LDS Thought (Pt 1) - Ch 3
In his contribution to The New Mormon Challenge, Francis Beckwith argues that the LDS view of God(s) cannot explain the existence of objective moral obligation and that the “classical” view which he p...
16 Okt 201751min
026-Providence & Prayer (Part 2) - The Problems of Theism & The Love of God Ch 2
We discuss the problems with praying to a God who has All-Controlling power. We ask whether manipulation can ever be conducive to an authentic loving relationship. We overview the strengths of the Ope...
9 Okt 20171h 20min
025-Providence & Prayer (Part 1) - The Problems of Theism & The Love of God Ch 2
We discuss the problem of prayer. I may speak to God, but how could I impart any information that He doesn’t already know? I may ask God, but how could I ask for anything that he isn’t already dedicat...
2 Okt 201746min
024-Mormonism and the Nature of Divine Love - The Problems of Theism & The Love of God Ch 1
We start the 2nd volume, The Problems of Theism & The Love of God! We do an overview of the book and then dive into the first chapter. If we take 'God is Love' seriously what does that tell us about o...
25 Sep 20171h 7min
023-The Book of Mormon as a Modern Expansion of an Ancient Source
The Book of Mormon has both obvious 19th century influences and anachronisms as well as very strong evidence for having ancient origins. The Expansion theory, introduced in an article by my father in ...
18 Sep 20171h 19min
022-The Attributes of God - A Critique
Back when the book was released in 2001 there was a Sunstone "Author Meets Critics" session for this book. The speakers took most of the time leaving my dad only a few minutes to reply to the critique...
11 Sep 20171h 26min
