Who is your favorite LDS ?????apologist??????

Post by **_Doctor Steuss** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:53 pm

Goodk’s comment about Sorenson in another thread got me to wondering what LDS “apologist” does each person likes the most. My personal favorite is Kevin Barney with Brant Gardner bringing up a close second.

What about you? Who do you respect/like the most in the LDS “apologetic” community (if anyone)?

Post by **_Dr. Shades** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:12 pm

Isn't Kevin Barney the "shift your paradigm" guy?

Post by **_Scottie** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:15 pm

I really like Brant as well.

DCP is a close second.

Post by **_Doctor Steuss** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:24 pm

Dr. Shades wrote:Isn't Kevin Barney the "shift your paradigm" guy?

I believe you're thinking of Kevin Christensen.

_Yoda · Post by **_Yoda** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:30 pm

Dr. Peterson has always been kind to me, and answered any questions that I asked him in a very amicable manner. Although I don't approve of his treatment of others here, my interactions with him have been favorable, and I have a respect for his knowledge.

Tied for favorite apologists I like to converse with HERE are BC and Gaz. ;)

Post by **_Phaedrus Ut** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:43 pm

My favorite apologists are David Bokovoy and Brant Gardner. Even though they come to a different conclusion that me regarding issues related to Mormonism, they've always seemed to be intellectually honest. in my opinion

Phaedrus

Post by **_Some Schmo** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:52 pm

Really? People have favorite apologists?

To me, it's like being shown into a room with several piles of dog crap on the floor, all slightly different in one respect or another, and my escort asks me, "Which one is your favorite?"

I don't know about you, but I don't really care for dog crap.

Post by **_Phaedrus Ut** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:05 pm

Some Schmo wrote:Really? People have favorite apologists?

To me, it's like being shown into a room with several piles of dog crap on the floor, all slightly different in one respect or another, and my escort asks me, "Which one is your favorite?"

I don't know about you, but I don't really care for dog crap.

Well for me I participate here and on MAD because I find the subject matter interesting. I enjoy discussions where the participants can stay on topic, away from personal attacks, and can present or accept a strong argument. For example I read someone here make the observation that Katherine The Great on MAD seemed to have a level head. And while she isn't an apologists per se she is apparently a believer.

Phaedrus

Post by **_Mike Reed** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:08 pm

Yeah... I also like Kevin Barney. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable (especially about the JST Bible) but he is a very humble and friendly guy too. At a FAIR conference a few years ago, I enjoyed having conversations with him during lunch. I found him to be very liberal and open minded. Ben Spackman and Kerry Shirts are cool guys too.

Who is my least favorite? I'd rather not say... but a hint is that his name sounds like Pa-Moron. ;)

Post by **_Doctor Steuss** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:15 pm

Mike Reed wrote:Ben Spackman

I don't think I've ever heard of this hombre(?)

Who is my least favorite? I'd rather not say... but a hint is that his name sounds like Pa-Moron. ;)

Hmmmm.... *scratching head* Who on earth could it be...

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