by Jonathan Cannon | Jul 20, 2015 | Atonement, Charity, Featured, Individuality, Natural Theology, Transhumanism |
My last post was supposed to be a one paragraph introduction to this idea: The exaltation of the Gods depends on allowing us–Gods in embryo–to travel as many paths to Godhood as possible. This conclusion follows closely the belief that Gods evolved....
by Jonathan Cannon | Jun 15, 2015 | Featured, Natural Theology, Priesthood, Radical Compassion, Transhumanism |
Let me tell you a story of the Gods. They may not quite be the Gods you think of, but hopefully you will see a Mormon God in them. Imagine a universe where Nature rules. Gods have evolved with such understanding, power, and unity that they shape Nature, fostering...
by Jonathan Cannon | May 18, 2015 | Featured, General authorities, Priesthood, Revelation, The Holy ghost |
Elder Packer probably wouldn’t be too surprised to learn that I have a relationship with him, despite our never having met. It’s the price of being a public figure, I suppose. I know we are related, somehow, through my mom’s mom, who was a Packer,...
by Jonathan Cannon | Apr 20, 2015 | Apologetics, Book of Mormon, Featured |
A common (but not universal) sentiment among progressive Latter-day Saints is that the Book of Mormon is valuable simply because we, as the readers, find moral value in it. It has shaped our lives and history whether or not it is truly a historical record. I think...
by Jonathan Cannon | Mar 16, 2015 | Family, Featured, Homosexuality, News |
Meridian Magazine (ldsmag.com) recently started a column inviting scholarly discussion of significant cultural and moral topics. More explicitly: Meridian EXPAND will be anxiously engaged in the good cause of defending core teachings of the Church concerning morality...
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