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Principles I

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle I emphasize again, as I did yesterday, that what I am saying is my idea. I have tried to study and put together the gospel in my mind. In preparing these lectures this year I’ve learned some … Continue reading →

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Religion and Politics

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Dr. Chauncey Riddle The widespread approval in our times of a separation of church and state has led many persons into the dangerous error of supposing that politics and religion must be similarly separated. It is a matter of simple … Continue reading →

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New Names and the New Covenant

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle I ask for an interest in your faith and prayers. I tremble a little bit because as I say things it’s impossible to say everything and I find I miss saying important things. For instance, in relation … Continue reading →

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The Second Coming

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Dr. Chauncey C. Riddle Brothers and sisters, as I approach this subject of the second coming of the Savior, I fully recognize the import.  I further recognize that I am not an authority on this subject.  I would wish that … Continue reading →

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Ethics

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle There is a rational back bone, that is to say there is a rule. The weakness of the moral sense philosophy is that just about anything can come out of it. Historically speaking much good came out … Continue reading →

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The Creation of the Earth and the Probation of Man

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle We will talk about the creation of the earth and of the world as a setting for the probation of man. This earth was set up as the perfect place for man’s probation. Into this setting, now … Continue reading →

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The Creation and the Gospel

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Admin

To me the theology of the LDS Church is the most important body of knowledge in the world.  If I were a musician, I would write music about it and perform that music.  If I were a painter, I would … Continue reading →

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Why We Are Here

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Admin

Because we are blessed with knowing the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, we understand that there are five basic irreducible purposes of our mortal existence. Only the first is absolutely essential. To fulfill the others makes a fullness of blessing. … Continue reading →

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The Two Covenants

Posted on September 1, 2002 by Admin

The Two Covenants Chauncey C. Riddle is an emeritus professor of philosophy at BYU. Chauncey C. Riddle The most important things for any human being to know are that there does exist a God of righteousness, that He is our … Continue reading →

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The Point is to Know What You Know

Posted on June 6, 1998 by Admin

By Chauncey C. Riddle This People – Summer 1998, p 11-24 It is good to know. But it is better to know that you know. WE HUMANS DELIGHT IN KNOWING. We love to look, see, hear, understand and imagine. But … Continue reading →

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