http://www.fairlds.org/ What's New on the FAIR Website en-us http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/baW57OdWWok/ For those saints requiring resources in German, visit the German FAIR site. Great information and a growing community. Plus, exciting news about an upcoming FAIR Conference in Germany! http://deutsch.fairlds.org http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/Kc9FlMIv94I/prophettestsfv5.pdf In this downloadable PDF file, Kevin Christensen makes an in-depth examination of the various tests the Bible proscribes to evaluating prophets. http://www.fairlds.org/Bible/prophettestsfv5.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/_ijRD3ill80/Latter-day_Saints_and_California_Proposition_8 FAIR documents LDS involvement in California's Proposition 8 campaign and the aftermath of the election. http://en.fairmormon.org/Latter-day_Saints_and_California_Proposition_8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/3k1cDubCxE8/Is_There_a_Priesthood_of_All_Believers.html John Tvedtnes discusses the necessity of priesthood ordination as opposed to authority derived from baptism or profession of belief. http://www.fairlds.org/Bible/Is_There_a_Priesthood_of_All_Believers.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/edIjsTU9Zs8/ A collection of FAIR reviews of the DVD presentation published by Rodney Meldrum related to Book of Mormon geography and DNA. http://www.fairlds.org/DNA_Evidence_for_Book_of_Mormon_Geography/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/t-RTGNJS9HQ/Rvw200801.html S. Brent Scharman reviews Dean Byrd's new book related to homosexuality and the LDS Church. http://www.fairlds.org/Reviews/Rvw200801.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/NM0Q8NgJ1ps/2008_A_Walk_in_the_Garden.pdf In this PDF file you'll find Jeffrey Bradshaw's 2008 FAIR Conference presentation. Dr. Bradshaw proposes that Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, and specifically the book of Moses, served as tutoring for the Prophet in temple covenants. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2008_A_Walk_in_the_Garden.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/0FwrOJp0JEY/2008_Mormons_Editorial_Method_and_Meta-Message.html Brant Gardner's 2008 FAIR Conference presentation concerning how Mormon compiled the Book of Mormon and how it affects the message we receive from the book. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2008_Mormons_Editorial_Method_and_Meta-Message.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/4K4DU7ZGYJU/The_Joseph_Smith_Papers_Project.html A short introduction to the ongoing Joseph Smith Papers Project. The first volume of this important project will be published later this year. http://www.fairlds.org/Misc/The_Joseph_Smith_Papers_Project.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/bo_rpxkQyGE/ Based on a talk and PowerPoint presentation given to the Book of Mormon Lands Conference, Mike Ash examines different theories concerning horses in the Book of Mormon. http://www.fairlds.org/Book_of_Mormon/AshHorse/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/sLK9iF_86nI/Will_the_Real_Martin_Luther_Please_Stand_Up.html John Tvedtness examines several beliefs and teachings of Martin Luther that seem to be more compatible with LDS beliefs than traditional Protestant theology or doctrine. http://www.fairlds.org/Bible/Will_the_Real_Martin_Luther_Please_Stand_Up.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/6s5vurRfKCc/2007_Spiritual_Experiences.html Blake Ostler's 2007 FAIR Conference presentation on "Spiritual Experiences as the Basis for Belief and Commitment" is now online. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2007_Spiritual_Experiences.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/xrDvDctv70A/2005_Debating_the_Foundations_of_Mormonism.html In their 2005 FAIR Conference presentation, John E. Clark, Wade Ardern, and Matthew Roper examine how the Book of Mormon is faring in light of new discoveries. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2005_Debating_the_Foundations_of_Mormonism.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/-MK6lExnpiI/2006_Apologetics_101.html Wayne Arnett reviews the hows and whys of apologetics in his 2006 FAIR Conference presentation. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2006_Apologetics_101.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/d1kTsCB07mM/2006_Book_of_Abraham_201.html This 2006 FAIR Conference presentation by Mike Ash delves into a range of criticisms against the Book of Abraham. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2006_Book_of_Abraham_201.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/YWwpGLOAxuw/2006_Black_Man_in_Zion.html In this 2006 FAIR Conference presentation, Marcus H. Martins discusses the problems and progress of blacks in the Church. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2006_Black_Man_in_Zion.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhatsNewOnTheFairWebsite/~3/A8RiOVJJW9c/2007_As_Far_As_It_Is_Translated_Correctly.html In his 2007 FAIR Conference presentation, John F. Hall discusses the transmission and exegesis of the New Testament. http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2007_As_Far_As_It_Is_Translated_Correctly.html