As a scientist (rather someone studying to become one), it is sometimes difficult for Me to understand art—especially modern art. However, in a recent presentation and tour of the BYU Museum of Art exhibit Types and Shadows: Intimations of Divinity by Rita Wright, I was amazed at how I was able to find meaning in many of the works presented. I think a large part of this chan... Read More

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Recently in my American Government and Society class, we had the privilege to watch an edited version of the movie The Amistad. We have been studying the formation of the American Nation with a heavy emphasis on slavery and the role it played in that creation. I have loved the opportunity to study and better understand the social, economic, and governmental issues that slavery so powerfully impacted. It was very interesting to watch this movie once... Read More

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The early saints of the Church went through a physical Exodus similar to the Old Testament Exodus. The comparison of the two is remarkable. Joseph Smith restored the Gospel and the Church originated in New York. The saints were then commanded by the Lord to leave New York. Over many years the saints had to travel and gather in Ohio, Missouri, and would later venture across the country to the west and settle in Utah. New York is a similar representation of that of Egypt when Moses convinced Ph... Read More

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                  Between the 16th and 19th centuries the international economic attitude/system was Mercantilism. This system was how each Nation measured their wealth in comparison to opposing powers. They were so focused on the calculated number of riches they had stored away in their banks. They let it collect dust instead of using if to better the lives of their peo... Read More

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Section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants was given as fulfillment of the Lord’s promise that the “Law” would be given in Ohio. It is one of the few revelations that are specifically named in the Doctrine and Covenants. The significance of the Law is not just in its content; the significance is also derived from the manner in which the revelation was received. By understanding how this revelation was received, we can learn... Read More

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