Study and Faith

Welcome to the CES Letters, where we respond to the questions and concerns posed in the CES Letter. Today Sarah Allen, Steven C. Harper, and Eastin M. Hartzell discuss Sarah's experience responding to the CES Letter.SUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSE:Read ⁠here: Coming soon...WEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.cesletters.org⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cesletters/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cesletters⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CESLetters

Michael Peterson, a scholar focused on religious studies, delves into the origins and implications of the CES Letter. He critiques the motivations behind its author’s inquiries, questioning their sincerity. The discussion highlights personal faith crises and the challenges presented by misinformation in digital discourse. Peterson also examines the influence of presentation on narrative engagement and the implications of faith and doubt within the Latter-day Saint community. The exploration raises important questions about mentorship and the nuances of church criticism.

Welcome to the CES Letters, where we respond to the questions and concerns posed in the CES Letter. Today Dr. Richard Bushman and Eastin M. Hartzell discuss translation.SUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSE:Read ⁠here: ⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/translationWEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.cesletters.org⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cesletters/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cesletters⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CESLetters

Dr. Steven C. Harper, a leading expert in church history, dives into the fascinating topic of Priesthood Restoration. He shares his transformative journey sparked by a church history question at age 14. The discussion traces the historical roots of priesthood authority from Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith, exploring key events like the conferral of the Aaronic priesthood. Harper also addresses the complexities of historical interpretation and advocates for an empathetic understanding of the past, all while redefining priesthood as a divine power rooted in relationships.

Welcome to the CES Letters, where we respond to the questions and concerns posed in the CES Letter. Today Dr. Richard Bushman and Eastin M. Hartzell discuss testimony and spiritual witness.SUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSE:Read ⁠here: ⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/testimony-and-spiritual-witnessSHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPT:Read ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/testimony-and-spiritual-witness-with-dr-richard-l-bushman-show-notesWEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cesletters/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cesletters⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CESLetters

Join Brian Hales, a noted author specializing in early Latter-day Saints' polygamy, as he navigates the intricate world of Joseph Smith's controversial marriages. He shares his scholarly journey into church history and tackles the complexities surrounding key figures like Fanny Alger, Smith's first plural wife. Hales emphasizes the spiritual motivations behind Smith's polygamous practices, dispels common misconceptions, and delves into the ethical dilemmas that have intrigued and puzzled followers for generations.

Welcome to the CES Letters, where we respond to the questions and concerns posed in the CES Letter. Today Stephen O. Smoot and Eastin M. Hartzell discuss the KJV Text found in the Book of Abraham.SUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSE:Read ⁠here: ⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/kjv-text-in-the-book-of-abrahamSHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPT:Read ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/kjv-text-in-the-book-of-abraham-with-stephen-o-smoot-show-notesWEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cesletters/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cesletters⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CESLetters

Welcome to the CES Letters, where we respond to the questions and concerns posed in the CES Letter. Today Dr. Steven C. Harper gives a great perspective on the Book of Mormon Translation as he talks with Eastin M. Hartzell.WEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cesletters/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cesletters⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CESLetters

Stephen O. Smoot, an Egyptology expert, discusses anachronisms in the Book of Abraham. Topics include unexpected encounters with the former President of Slovakia, the expert's journey in ancient scriptures, defining anachronisms, analyzing religious texts, and translation challenges in the Book of Abraham.

Welcome to the CES Letters, where we respond to the questions and concerns posed in the CES Letter. Today Dr. Joshua Sears and Eastin M. Hartzell discuss discredited science claims: Noah's Ark and The Tower of BabelSUPPLEMENTARY RESPONSE:Read ⁠ here: ⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/discredited-science-claims-noah-s-ark-and-the-tower-of-babelSHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPT:Read ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org/post/noah-s-flood-and-the-tower-of-babel-with-dr-josh-sears-show-notes⁠WEBSITE:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cesletters.org⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cesletters/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cesletters⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CESLetters⁠⁠⁠