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7 November 2009 -:- The Israelite Temple and the Early Christians. Matthew Brown presents his research into early Jewish and Christian temple worship in his 2008 FAIR Conference presentation.
14 September 2009 -:- The Temple as a Place of Ascent to God. In his 2009 FAIR Conference presentation, Dan Peterson examines different ways that the temple has been historically viewed as a way of getting closer to God.
21 August 2009 -:- The Reliability of Mormon History Produced by the LDS Church. Ron Barney examines the background and state of scholarly histories produced by the Church.
21 August 2009 -:- Science and the Book of Mormon. In this 2009 FAIR Conference presentation, Wade Miller examines correlations between science and what is in the Book of Mormon.
21 August 2009 -:- Joseph the Seer—or Why Did He Translate With a Rock in His Hat?. Brant Gardner examines differing reports of how the Book of Mormon was translated in his 2009 FAIR Conference presentation.
21 August 2009 -:- The Larger Issue. Egyptologist John Gee examines the Book of Abraham's method of translation in light of "the larger issue" of God's plan.
21 August 2009 -:- Joseph Smith DNA Revealed: New Clues from the Prophet's Genes. In his 2008 FAIR Conference presentation, Ugo Perego examines what he has learned from examining the DNA of Joseph Smith.
17 August 2009 -:- "Uh oh!" to "Ah ha!" in Apologetics: 20/20 Foresight for a Faithful Future in Defending the Church. In this 2009 FAIR Conference presentation, John Lynch examines FAIR and the place of apologetics in the Church.
17 August 2009 -:- The Kirtland Safety Society: The Myths, the Facts, and the Prophet’s Good Name. The full paper concerning the demise of the Kirtland Safety Society. This is an expanded version, in PDF format, of R. McKay White's 2009 FAIR Conference presentation.
16 August 2009 -:- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Plural Marriage* (*but were afraid to ask). Greg Smith discusses the criticisms and realities of plural marriage as practied in the early LDS church.
10 August 2009 -:- The Kirtland Safety Society. A popular topic for critics is the demise of the Kirtland Safety Society and Joseph Smith's role in the failure. Economist R. McKay White examined the fall of the Safety Society in this 2009 FAIR Conference presentation.
7 August 2009 -:- The Sariah Dilemma: Finding Increased Faith When Our Children Misplace Their Own. What is one to do when a child loses their faith or falters in their testimony? Vickey Taylor shared ideas on the topic at the 2009 FAIR Conference.
3 March 2009 -:- German FAIR Site. For those saints requiring resources in German, visit the German FAIR site. Great information and a growing community. Plus, exciting news about an upcoming FAIR Conference in Germany!
23 January 2009 -:- Biblical Keys for Discerning True and False Prophets. In this downloadable PDF file, Kevin Christensen makes an in-depth examination of the various tests the Bible proscribes to evaluating prophets.
5 December 2008 -:- Latter-day Saints and California Proposition 8. FAIR documents LDS involvement in California's Proposition 8 campaign and the aftermath of the election.
30 November 2008 -:- Is There a "Priesthood of All Believers"? John Tvedtnes discusses the necessity of priesthood ordination as opposed to authority derived from baptism or profession of belief.
3 September 2008 -:- Reviews of DNA Evidence for Book of Mormon Geography. A collection of FAIR reviews of the DVD presentation published by Rodney Meldrum related to Book of Mormon geography and DNA.
1 September 2008 -:- Mormons and Homosexuality: A Book Review. S. Brent Scharman reviews Dean Byrd's new book related to homosexuality and the LDS Church.
16 August 2008 -:- The Message of the Joseph Smith Translation: A Walk in the Garden. In this PDF file you'll find Jeffrey Bradshaw's 2008 FAIR Conference presentation. Dr. Bradshaw proposes that Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, and specifically the book of Moses, served as tutoring for the Prophet in temple covenants.
15 August 2008 -:- Mormon's Editorial Method and Meta-Message. Brant Gardner's 2008 FAIR Conference presentation concerning how Mormon compiled the Book of Mormon and how it affects the message we receive from the book.
24 July 2008 -:- The Joseph Smith Papers Project. A short introduction to the ongoing Joseph Smith Papers Project. The first volume of this important project will be published later this year.
30 June 2008 -:- Misguided Zeal and Defense of the Church. Many people have asked FAIR to examine and evaluate a new Book of Mormon evidences DVD, DNA Evidence for Book of Mormon Geography. This is a full-length overview of the DVD, with more detailed information to come later. (A PDF version of the full overview is also available.)
30 June 2008 -:- Misguided Zeal and Defense of the Church (Executive Summary). Many people have asked FAIR to examine and evaluate a new Book of Mormon evidences DVD, DNA Evidence for Book of Mormon Geography. This is a short executive summary of our overview of the DVD, with more detailed information to come later. (A PDF version of the executive summary is also available.)
31 May 2008 -:- Horses in the Book of Mormon. Based on a talk and PowerPoint presentation given to the Book of Mormon Lands Conference, Mike Ash examines different theories concerning horses in the Book of Mormon.
30 April 2008 -:- Will the Real Martin Luther Please Stand Up. John Tvedtness examines several beliefs and teachings of Martin Luther that seem to be more compatible with LDS beliefs than traditional Protestant theology or doctrine.
31 March 2008 -:- Spiritual Experiences as the Basis for Belief and Commitment. Blake Ostler's 2007 FAIR Conference presentation on "Spiritual Experiences as the Basis for Belief and Commitment" is now online.
29 February 2008 -:- Debating the Foundations of Mormonism: The Book of Mormon and Archaeology. In their 2005 FAIR Conference presentation, John E. Clark, Wade Ardern, and Matthew Roper examine how the Book of Mormon is faring in light of new discoveries.
29 February 2008 -:- Apologetics 101. Wayne Arnett reviews the hows and whys of apologetics in his 2006 FAIR Conference presentation.
29 February 2008 -:- Book of Abraham 201: Papyri, Revelation, and Modern Egyptology. This 2006 FAIR Conference presentation by Mike Ash delves into a range of criticisms against the Book of Abraham.
29 February 2008 -:- A Black Man in Zion: Reflections on Race in the Restored Gospel. In this 2006 FAIR Conference presentation, Marcus H. Martins discusses the problems and progress of blacks in the Church.
29 February 2008 -:- As Far as it is Translated Correctly: The Problem of Tampering with the Word of God in the Transmission and Translation of the New Testament. In his 2007 FAIR Conference presentation, John F. Hall discusses the transmission and exegesis of the New Testament.
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