Breaking Sealings: Who has the Power?
In a previous conversation with Dr. Bill Smith, we talked about how polygamous sealings were considered nearly permanent. There are cases in which those can
In a previous conversation with Dr. Bill Smith, we talked about how polygamous sealings were considered nearly permanent. There are cases in which those can
We’re continuing our discussions with Dr. Newell Bringhurst. We’ve talked about the controversial topics of blacks and the priesthood, as well as Fawn Brodie, and
Who has written the best biography of Joseph Smith? The two most prominent authors are Fawn Brodie and Richard Bushman. Dr. Newell Bringhurst weighs in
We’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Newell Bringhurst. We will continue where we left off and explain in more detail the Missouri Thesis. Newell: The
[paypal-donation] Yesterday was President Monson’s funeral. When an LDS President dies, the First Presidency is dissolved. Have you ever wondered why that is the case?
[paypal-donation] Happy New Year. I’m your host of Gospel Tangents, Rick Bennett. We’re counting down the Top 20 Moments that were most surprising moments in
[paypal-donation] Many of you are probably familiar with the story of Helmuth Hübener. He was the young German teenager that was executed by Adolf Hitler
[paypal-donation] When Adolf Hitler came to power, one of the things he wanted to do was to find Jews and Jewish ancestry. He did this
The Mormon Church is very well known for having a very well-organized institution. It wasn’t always the case though. It turns out that J. Reuben
Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.