Re: Daniel Peterson
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:54 pm
This board is a continuation of the good work started by John Dehlin.
More than a decade ago, John realized the destructive and soul-crushing antics of Daniel Peterson and the entire FARMS enterprise. But rather than sit on his hands, John decided that something needed to be done. He began a mult-year plan to neutralize the influence of DCP and reduce the real-world harm he was causing doubting-mos and exmos. Mormon Stories gave John the opportunity to "play both sides" as it were. By interviewing both faithful Saints and harsh critics, he was able to build a following of considerable size.
Once John's fame had risen to the level where his name was used on an internal Q12 powerpoint, he was ready to make his move. When Greg Smith wrote his disgusting screed, John found his opportunity. He reached out to contacts in the Q12 and set things in motion.
Well, John was able to accomplish what no critic of the Church had done before: he dethroned Dan Peterson. Rather than spew his hate in book form published by the Church, DCP has been relegated to glorified blogs.
This board keeps DCP honest and serves the important purpose of neutralizing the negative impact DCP can have on the world of Mopologetics.
More than a decade ago, John realized the destructive and soul-crushing antics of Daniel Peterson and the entire FARMS enterprise. But rather than sit on his hands, John decided that something needed to be done. He began a mult-year plan to neutralize the influence of DCP and reduce the real-world harm he was causing doubting-mos and exmos. Mormon Stories gave John the opportunity to "play both sides" as it were. By interviewing both faithful Saints and harsh critics, he was able to build a following of considerable size.
Once John's fame had risen to the level where his name was used on an internal Q12 powerpoint, he was ready to make his move. When Greg Smith wrote his disgusting screed, John found his opportunity. He reached out to contacts in the Q12 and set things in motion.
Well, John was able to accomplish what no critic of the Church had done before: he dethroned Dan Peterson. Rather than spew his hate in book form published by the Church, DCP has been relegated to glorified blogs.
This board keeps DCP honest and serves the important purpose of neutralizing the negative impact DCP can have on the world of Mopologetics.