SMPT in Claremont in Less Than Two Weeks

[_Pokatator]

Dr. Bloviology says:

A reminder of the annual conference of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology, to be held in a couple of weeks (21-23 May) at Claremont Graduate University in California: blah blah blah blah blah

Where does such a monotonously bellicose ego begin and end? Does this guy have a professional or home life?

simu simu, welcome to the board.....you catch on fast!

[_KimberlyAnn]

The Mormon History Association is meeting May 21-24th in Springfield Illinois. Don Bradley is one of the presenters.

MHA 2009 Conference

I believe I would find it far more interesting than the conference at Claremont. I wish I were able to attend, this year in particular, as it is being held in Springfield, the hometown of Abraham Lincoln. The Pre-Conference Tour looks absolutely fascinating!

KA

[_Daniel Peterson]

I've participated in meetings of both the MHA and the SMPT, and both are very interesting -- though some will be more drawn to history than to philosophical theology, some will be drawn the other way, and few (including myself) will find them equally tempting.

I regret the conflict. For various reasons, we found it impossible to avoid.

[_cinepro]

I've participated in meetings of both the MHA and the SMPT, and both are very interesting -- though some will be more drawn to history than to philosophical theology, some will be drawn the other way, and few (including myself) will find them equally tempting.

I regret the conflict. For various reasons, we found it impossible to avoid.

And in the end, some will be drawn to the one that's simply 40 miles away.

[_silentkid]

I've participated in meetings of both AA and NA, and both are very interesting -- though some will be more drawn to alcohol than to narcotics, some will be drawn the other way, and few (including myself) will find them equally tempting.

[_LifeOnaPlate]

My specific "topic", Liz, is the failures of apologetics. It's a devastating critique. Well, it would be better to say that such failures would follow from the meaning of my talk.

I just wanted to let everyone know that none of the SMPT presentations come anywhere near what Gad claimed he would present. Since I know the rest of todays presenters, and since I know they are not Gad, I have to say I believe Gad has been dishonest (or perhaps was joking). Gad had nothing to do with the SMPT conference and did not present there despite what he claimed. Just for clarification.

I recognize that "Lie" is a serious charge, but unless Gad is Margaret Toscano (who didn't make it) I believe Gad has lied.

For a simple test, however, perhaps Gad could let us know what Dan Peterson talked about in his paper yesterday. Any specific point should suffice to show that Gad was indeed present. This would need to be posted now rather than later when Dan's thoughts will be available for download from SMPT.

That's all I have to add here, so I likely won't be back for further commenting.

[_Kishkumen]

I recognize that "Lie" is a serious charge, but unless Gad is Margaret Toscano (who didn't make it) I believe Gad has lied.

I don't know which is more humorous, Gad's obvious joke or your faux moralizing about it.

[_why me]

I recognize that "Lie" is a serious charge, but unless Gad is Margaret Toscano (who didn't make it) I believe Gad has lied.

I don't know which is more humorous, Gad's obvious joke or your faux moralizing about it.

Oh, but if an apologist lied, you would not be so glib, would you?

[_Doctor Scratch]

My specific "topic", Liz, is the failures of apologetics. It's a devastating critique. Well, it would be better to say that such failures would follow from the meaning of my talk.

I just wanted to let everyone know that none of the SMPT presentations come anywhere near what Gad claimed he would present. Since I know the rest of todays presenters, and since I know they are not Gad, I have to say I believe Gad has been dishonest (or perhaps was joking). Gad had nothing to do with the SMPT conference and did not present there despite what he claimed. Just for clarification.

I recognize that "Lie" is a serious charge, but unless Gad is Margaret Toscano (who didn't make it) I believe Gad has lied.

For a simple test, however, perhaps Gad could let us know what Dan Peterson talked about in his paper yesterday. Any specific point should suffice to show that Gad was indeed present. This would need to be posted now rather than later when Dan's thoughts will be available for download from SMPT.

That's all I have to add here, so I likely won't be back for further commenting.

Meaning, what, LoaP? You know, I really have to wonder about the character of a supposedly "believing Latter-day Saint" who just turns up to write a post like this. You yourself lied quite magnificently (or at least you severely and dishonestly distorted the facts) in your little tale about your cab ride with Jan Shipps.

You once told me that you wanted to "meet for lunch" to "work things out." Well, given this recent BS from you, I assume that the only person who's in need of "working things out" is you. You need to work on reducing the deep bitterness you feel towards anything that even remotely seems to criticize your precious Mopologetics, and you need to work on being less of a wienie. I hope you repent for the accusations that you've made here. While you're at it, you may as well also ask Heavenly Father to forgive you for your appalling Jan Shipps blog entry.

[_Yoda]

I recognize that "Lie" is a serious charge, but unless Gad is Margaret Toscano (who didn't make it) I believe Gad has lied.

I don't know which is more humorous, Gad's obvious joke or your faux moralizing about it.

OK---

I guess I'm really naïve.

I honestly thought that Gad was serious about presenting.

Maybe Gad can clarify?