At Great Risk, John Adams Defended the Hated British Troops of the “Boston Massacre”

"Patriotic Wednesday" (Instead of reading this lengthy article, you may want to watch: “John Adams: Revolutionary and Founding Father,” by local Attorney/Criminal Law Specialist, Dyke Huish, August 6, 2015, on YouTube) John Adams John Adams was a giant among the Founding Fathers. He served on the steering committee with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin that … Continue reading At Great Risk, John Adams Defended the Hated British Troops of the “Boston Massacre” →

Surrounded by Non-LDS in a Philosophy Class

As an undergraduate student, I enrolled in a philosophy class on “Contemporary Moral Issues.” Philosophy classes are often challenging, or even hostile, for religious students. This course was no exception. I don’t know why I enrolled in the class. I must have been a glutton for punishment. But, the course sounded too interesting to … Continue reading Surrounded by Non-LDS in a Philosophy Class →

Mob Attack and Attempted Murder of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon

This year's church study focuses on the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. The following is one of the many trials the saints suffered. Emma and Joseph Smith arrived in Kirtland, Ohio in the spring of 1831. They soon moved to the Johnson family farm in Hiram. Shortly thereafter, Emma lost twins in childbirth. (Remember, … Continue reading Mob Attack and Attempted Murder of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon →