Blognitive Dissonance

“Mann trakht und Gott lakht”

Killing Amalickiah / Happy New Year

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 [...]

Ed Heck

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 [...]

Merry Christmas

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.

Nephi Destroys Plan B

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 [...]

Mormon Hacker

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.