Ben CoverstonBecause the Prophet Tells Me SoThere’s a somewhat creepy refrain found in the LDS church that is sung by primary children. The song, called “Follow the Prophet”…Jul 26, 2016Jul 26, 2016
Ben CoverstonDoes the Seminary Curriculum Support a Fundamentalist World View?Recently I had a conversation with a parent of a seminary student who was exposed to an article that attempted to justify the wholesale…Jan 9, 20161Jan 9, 20161
Ben CoverstonThe Great Apostasy?A few weeks ago I picked up Reza Aslan’s Zealot. It’s an overview of Jesus’s ministry put into the context of his time. Some have…Oct 31, 2015Oct 31, 2015
Ben CoverstonStrong, An Apostate Mormon — Part 2Ezra Strong had an independent streak.Oct 12, 20152Oct 12, 20152
Ben CoverstonStrong, An Apostate Mormon — Part 1Several months ago Family Search sent me an email notification:Oct 2, 2015Oct 2, 2015
Ben CoverstonIdols of MormonismIn 1994 I was serving my mission in Brazil. The gospel topics essays didn’t exist, and the Race and the Priesthood essay certainly didn’t…Jul 28, 2015Jul 28, 2015