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Book of Mormon Musical can inspire doubters to stay

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:00 am
by _DrW
Just saw this on another board and in the SL Tribune, and had to post it here this morning before heading out.

The apologetics here are, in the words of Jeff Ricks, "jaw dropping."

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/52020601-82/musical-belief-church-message.html.csp

"Truth can be the enemy of good; fables can shape behavior for the benefit of all society. "


Looks as if Dr. Peterson might have some competition.

Re: Book of Mormon Musical can inspire doubters to stay

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:33 pm
by _zeezrom
Regarding "fables can shape for good":

my wife and I discussed this concept a bit the other day. She asked a good question. What is keeping me from taking the kids to church? I said because they are taught myths as if they are true. She offered the argument that allegory can be useful as an object lesson.