On A View From Outside the Temple
Riff, that's been my impression, too. Yes, there's a freemasonry connection, but I haven't read any legitimate historian presenting the theory that it had anything to do with his death.
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On A View From Outside the Temple
I didn't read the piece as mocking, though I would certainly take issue with the author's idea that Mormons are necessarily "content in their unshakeable faith and clear path forward."
(It's a fair point, though, that the Church would like that to be the impression it gives the outside world. Missionaries who serve in Temple Square seem to be selected for friendliness, enthusiasm, and an unwillingness to engage politically with visitors.)
More on all that faithful contentment: http://www.theawl.com/2010/06/prop-8-mormon-persecution-and-the-refuge-of-patriotism
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On Restoring Honor: The Rise of Mormonofascism
haven't read Krakauer's book yet, i'm afraid, but i do have to say that my understanding of church growth rates is that most of it is taking place outside the US. i believe that the church is, if anything, shrinking in this country. so it seems unlikely that mormons would have the sort of policy influence about which he's concerned.
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On Restoring Honor: The Rise of Mormonofascism
sorry i'm late, guys. spent yesterday in that bastion of sin--no, not canada, NYC--and i appear to have missed all the good stuff while catching up :(
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On The Job Board: Need an Employee? Need a Job? Inquire Within
One of our fall editorial interns at the Chronicle of Higher Ed dropped out at the last minute, so we are looking for a speedy replacement. The position is in DC, it is paid, and it runs from August to approximately the end of the year. I believe it is full-time. The intern will be reporting for our Money & Management section (both print and web).
There are general details on our internships here: http://chronicle.com/section/Editorial-Internships/158/, though the dates are wrong for this position. The intern coordinator is out this week, but if you send applications to me, I can make sure they get to her. Applications should include a cover letter; a résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five clips, with dates and publication names. Email application or questions to xarissa dot holdaway at chronicle dot com.
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On 'Time' Regrets To Inform You That We Will Kill These Women
yes. the assumption we are supposed to make is that our entire goal was human rights protection. for some individuals--some military folks i know, and i'm sure many more--that is a major factor in their decision to join. but on a strategic level, the evidence seems clear that this kind of abuse was not our primary motivation.
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On Sunday Routine | Beeswax Richards: A Laid-Off Editor Who Likes Club Soda in Her Carlo Rossi
tagging perfection
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On Booktorrent! The Bookmobile as Rural Filesharing Network
also KramerBooks.
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On A View From Outside the Temple
Speaking of Kolob, I would like to present the best headline ever attached to an article about Mormonism: http://killingthebuddha.com/mag/dogma/jesus-in-space/
(The dek is "Mormon astronauts: take me with you!")