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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “metaphor”

Joseph Fielding McConkie and the Lens of Literalism

Aaron R. aka Rico March 30, 2010metaphor, Mormon, scripture, theology, thought 50 Comments

In a recently published book ‘Between the Lines: Unlocking Scripture with Timeless Principles’ (2009), Joseph Fielding McConkie tries to deal with the issue of discerning …

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Rachel and Leah: A Modern Perspective

Mormon Heretic March 28, 2010books, Jews, marriage, metaphor, Mormon, polygamy, resolutions, women 27 Comments

Last year, I posted a topic about Marriage Fitness.  The author is Mort Fertel, and he makes no illusions that his method is a quick …

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Squaring the Circle, balance and ideals

Brian Johnston January 29, 2010doctrine, eternity, history, metaphor, Mormon, mormon, Mormons, mysticism, ordinances, religion, restoration, temple, theology, thought 34 Comments

A discussion of Squaring the Circle, a geometric puzzle.

Adam & Eve as UFOs (Unidentified Figurative Objects)

Bored in Vernal January 20, 2010LDS lessons, metaphor, mormon, Mormon, Nephi, scripture, symbols, temple 29 Comments

OT SS Lesson #4 Although our SS lesson for this week presents Adam and Eve as two literal, physical characters, the temple ceremony hints that …

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