danithew | December 30, 2006
The Book of Mormon tells the story of a wicked Nephite dissident named Amalickiah who was obsessed with gaining political power over the Nephites by whatever means was necessary. In Alma chapter 46, verse 4 we read: “And Amalickiah was desirous to be a king …”
Those familiar with the Book of Mormon narrative know [...]
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danithew | December 27, 2006
Yesterday, as I was walking along Columbus Avenue (Upper West Side), I saw some artwork in a store window that made me cross the street to get a closer look. The artist’s name is Ed Heck. His artwork, which employs simple yet colorful line drawings/paintings, strikes me as a sort of cross between [...]
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danithew | December 24, 2006
To friends and readers, I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Below is a picture I took while doing my Christmas shopping.
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danithew | December 22, 2006
In the third chapter of the Book of Mormon, we read about Nephi and his brothers making an unsuccessful attempt to purchase the brass plates with their family’s valuable treasures. Instead of negotiating, Laban sends his servants after the brothers to kill them. As the brothers flee, they are obliged to leave behind [...]
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danithew | December 22, 2006
Brett asked me to add his Mormon Hacker blog at http://mormonhacker.blogspot.com to my aggregator. It’s been added.
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