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The Book of Mormon Mind vs the Humanist Mind

We understand by comparison: The Book of Mormon mind will be compared with the mind of contemporary Humanism (which is not of one mind). Continue reading

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Assertion Analysis Template

Chauncey C. Riddle 1984 Class handout Assertion: Sentence: Author: Reference of sentence: Subject class: Predicate class. Relationship of subject to predicate. Type Disclosure Directive Description Declaration Exclamation Command Fact one with Value judgement Definition Law authority Expression Question Theory makes … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Priestcraft

The purpose of this paper is to suggest the way by which one might avoid the practice of priestcraft in this world. Examples of how to avoid priestcraft in psychiatry, medicine, law, teaching, financial counseling, architecture, engineering, science, farming, politics, and sales are given. Continue reading

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Concept Clarification Template

Actual Concept Clarification Template from Chauncey’s Course Outline – 1983 Continue reading

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Concept Clarification Example: Wisdom

Concept Formulation/Clarification/Definition Chauncey C. Riddle, 1983 Class handout Example: Wisdom Click to see blank template Symbols: (Symbols associated with concept in its variant forms.) wise, wisdom Base: (language/culture/time frame of inquiry) Gospel/scriptural Etymology: AS, wis=discerning + dom=judgment Dictionary definition: Webster’s … Continue reading

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A Model of the Conversion Process

The purpose of this work is to construct a model of the religious conversion of human beings in a frame of thought which arises from the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is intended that this model should be sufficiently detailed that it will provide many practical hypotheses which are susceptible of empirical validation or refutation. Continue reading

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Stewardship: The Establishment of Zion

Chauncey C. RiddleCampus Education Week Lectures12 June 1968 Note: This is the version that Chauncey Riddle handed out in his BYU class. The basis of establishing Zion is the perfecting of the souls of individuals. As individuals accept the gospel … Continue reading

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The Deadening Sensation

Chauncey C. Riddle 12 August 1965 Notes By Mary Alice “Molly” JohannesonCarma Marie MooreSeptember 2, 1965 The Deadening Sensation The following is a close reproduction of a talk given by Brother Chauncey C. Riddle, August 12, 1965, at Brigham Young … Continue reading

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Path of Redemption

Path of Redemption A Talk Given by Chauncey C. Riddle Chauncey C. Riddle was professor of philosophy and chairman of the Department of Graduate Studies in Religious Instruction at Brigham Young University. Dr. Riddle published frequently in Church magazines. The following is a … Continue reading

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