My Column in "Mormon Times"

[Daniel Peterson]

And here's still more self-promotion, as if Peterson just can't imagine building himself up without tearing someone else down:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765605350/CS-Lewis-still-has-much-to-offer-us.html

[Kenngo1969]

Once a King,always a King,but once a Knight's enough!

Pretty good, that!

[Kenngo1969]

Did you hear about the news anchor who, having been granted an interview with the Dalai Lama, attempted this joke with him.

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Yes, I did, actually. For that joke not to have fallen on its face, he would've had to take the Dalai Lama to a pizza parlor first to provide some context.

[Daniel Peterson]

Totally out of control now, consumed with an overpowering lust for vengeance, Peterson turns fiercely on the very leaders of his own church:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson/2012/09/apostle-idea-growing-in-popularity-among-other-faiths.html

[Stargazer]

Totally out of control now, consumed with an overpowering lust for vengeance, Peterson turns fiercely on the very leaders of his own church:

http://www.patheos.c...her-faiths.html

In the book, Brother to Brother, Br. Rendell Mabey describes running into an apostle while out getting some circulars printed. The apostle was working in the print shop.

[Storm Rider]

Excellent article on the current discussion for the need for the restoration of Apostles. I was not aware of this caliber of discussion among the Pentecostal groups that support or advocate a five fold mission of the Christian church: prophets, apostles, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Thank you again for writing and sharing such great information. Silent? Oh, eat my grits. Should your soap box ever fail, we will build one for you.

It is gratifying to know that the Bible still speaks to those who read with open hearts. The scales fall away and they realize that a "Restoration" has always been needed. The challenge for them will be how are apostles to be called?

It makes my skin tingle to think how the Lord moves to bring all into a unity of the faith. May the Prophets and Apostles speak loudly, clearly, and with power to the world. The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored. Bring your truth and we will unfold the fulness of the Gospel and the authority to act in the name of God for all. We need to roar as lions, yet remain as meek and humble as lambs with our brothers and sisters. We have much to offer, but they bring a wealth of wisdom and spiritual treasure to enhance what we have. Things will change and change seems to always be painful. Good times ahead.

[TAO]

In the book, Brother to Brother, Br. Rendell Mabey describes running into an apostle while out getting some circulars printed. The apostle was working in the print shop.

Is this the Brother Mabey Brother Monson talks about in one of his stories?

[Stargazer]

Is this the Brother Mabey Brother Monson talks about in one of his stories?

Don't know. The one in the book was one of the first two missionary couples sent to Nigeria after the 1978 revelation on the Priesthood. They were sent there because there were a large number of congregations who had self-organized as the LDS church without any authorization. It was a very interesting book.

[Daniel Peterson]

Rendered absolutely berserk by years of malignant hatred, Peterson calls for those who disagree with him to die:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765608909/Its-a-comfort-to-know-death-is-not-the-end.html

[Daniel Peterson]

Increasingly unhinged, Peterson strikes out in uncontrollable rage to smear a group of decent, honorable people who have organized a conference for later this month in Logan, Utah:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765610678/Conference-in-Logan-will-focus-on-temples.html

[Kevin Christensen]

Increasingly unhinged, Peterson strikes out in uncontrollable rage to smear a group of decent, honorable people who have organized a conference for later this month in Logan, Utah:

http://www.deseretne...on-temples.html

It looks to be a wonderful event. Thanks for the excellent write up. I wish I could go, but schedule and resources don't permit me this time.

Kevin Christensen

Pittsburgh, PA

[Daniel Peterson]

I wish you could be there, Kevin. But we'll get the materials distributed as soon and as well as we can.

[Daniel Peterson]

Incidentally, for those (the uninitiated) who may be puzzled by the way I always characterize these articles: I'm satirizing the obsessive Internet critic whom I've christened my "Malevolent Stalker." He's been monitoring everything I do and say, and flatly inventing quite a few things that I don't, for about six years now. He habitually portrays me -- I doubt that he really believes it, but I suspect that he pretends to do so for rhetorical effect -- as absolutely seething with impotent rage stemming from humiliations that I supposedly experienced while a missionary in Switzerland. Or some such nonsense. It's très bizarre. Still, he has about five or ten disciples who seem to take his hostile silliness very, very seriously, so I mock it.

[Calm]

He habitually portrays me -- I doubt that he really believes it, but I suspect that he pretends to do so for rhetorical effect -- as absolutely seething with impotent rage stemming from humiliations that I supposedly experienced while a missionary in Switzerland.

and here I thought it was from having your mother take away your pacifier at too young of an age....

[Daniel Peterson]

Well, that probably played a role in creating my vengeance-driven, perpetually enraged, and vicious personality, too.

[Daniel Peterson]

The latest blood-curdling installment in Peterson's unchristian reign of terror:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613632/Dont-blame-religion-for-worlds-ills.html

[TAO]

The latest blood-curdling installment in Peterson's unchristian reign of terror:

http://www.deseretne...orlds-ills.html

So vicious! =D

[Daniel Peterson]

Clearly deranged, Peterson calls for a jihad against people who disagree with his views on the Virgin Mary, the Trinity, and, even, Nephite coins:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614354/Lets-not-overcorrect-doctrinal-differences.html

[Mark Beesley]

Clearly deranged, Peterson calls for a jihad against people who disagree with his views on the Virgin Mary, the Trinity, and, even, Nephite coins:

http://www.deseretne...ifferences.html

Good article.

(Could your introductory post be viewed as an over-correction. )

(Had a fellow in the store yesterday who had some good things to say about you and some of your suggestions for reading material.)

[Libs]

Dr. Peterson, have you ever written anything on God's "eternal nature"? I know some LDS believe that God has always been God, but I'm not sure how, exactly, that is explained, within the context of LDS doctrine.

[Daniel Peterson]

Infuriated to the point of madness by Mitt Romney's massive and humiliating defeat, Peterson sprays venom over all who have ever slighted him during his pathetic, mean-spirited, vengeance-driven life:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615021/Exaltation-isnt-a-new-doctrine.html

[Daniel Peterson]

Not even the Thanksgiving holiday can divert Peterson from his lust for mean-spirited revenge against BYU, little girls who want to become ballerinas, and small furry animals:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616138/We-owe-a-debt-to-God-our-predecessors.html

[Daniel Peterson]

Entirely unconcerned with reason, decorum, and decency, Peterson savagely mauls a beloved piece of musical theater out of sheer malicious spite:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616602/Les-Miserables-teaches-how-Gods-truth-is-lovable.html

[TAO]

Entirely unconcerned with reason, decorum, and decency, Peterson savagely mauls a beloved piece of musical theater out of sheer malicious spite:

http://www.deseretne...is-lovable.html

"but because their implicit religious themes resonate with readers in a way their often shallow imitations didn't."

Les Miserables, and Count of Monte Cristo too.

[volgadon]

Entirely unconcerned with reason, decorum, and decency, Peterson savagely mauls a beloved piece of musical theater out of sheer malicious spite:

http://www.deseretne...is-lovable.html

I wish you had savagely mauled it.