Posts Tagged ‘ speculation ’

Mormon.org FAQ: Polygamy

August 10, 2010
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The church has initiated a new online profile campaign on mormon.org in which those interested in the church can “meet” actual members who’ve posted pictures of themselves, personal experiences with the church, and their own answers to a variety of questions about Mormonism.  A few of those questions are on more controversial topics, and it is interesting to read answers that members have posted.

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Speculation: Christ Uncrucified

June 12, 2009
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Today’s post is by Orchard.  The following narrative is purely speculative in nature, but I think the thought experiment has merit.  I am a fan of alternate history, and wrote this some time back.  I have strongly debated whether or not to post it, as I recognize that the concept hinges on a single moment in time–but it really puts to question: DID Pilate have free will? Could he have avoided putting the Savior to death via crucifixion?  It’s impossible to know what could have been, but I present this as a possibility.

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