Mormon Scholars Testify [LDS Caucus]

http://mormonscholarstestify.org/ ^ | 2009

[TheDon]

I thought LDS FReepers would find this website interesting. This website is the work of Daniel C. Peterson, Scott Gordon, and Tanya Spackman.

Mormon Scholars Testify

One of the unique characteristics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is its emphasis on education and scholarship. Studies have shown that among Latter-day Saints (Mormons), higher levels of education are strongly correlated with higher church attendance, and higher levels of devotion. (see footnote)

In LDS scripture, Mormons are encouraged to study and learn. In the book Doctrine and Covenants, a book considered to be a collection of modern day revelation from God, it says:

D & C 109: 7 And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith;

This website gives LDS scholars the opportunity to express their views and feelings about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are some who may feel that people of education and learning can’t be religious. It is hoped that these testimonies will help dispel that myth, educate, and give insights into the thoughts and feelings of LDS scholars.

Each page will have the testimony of the scholar and at the bottom of the page you will be able to read the credentials of the scholar. We hope you enjoy reading these testimonies.

[TheDon]

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[TheDon]

LDS Ping!

I thought LDS FReepers would find this website interesting.

Enjoy!

[Reaganesque]

Thanks for the link! I actually know Dan Peterson. I was his home teacher for a short time. Great guy. He was my Gospel Doctrine teacher at the same time as the first Gulf War. He had some very interesting insights into Saddam Hussein and Iraq in general.

[TheDon]

He was my Gospel Doctrine teacher

I wouldn't mind Dan as a GD teacher! Lucky you!