Category Archives: Essay

Two Universes – Natural versus Gospel

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Admin

            One of the aspects of our social existence which makes life interesting and, at the same time, somewhat exasperating is the phenomenon of disagreement. As we compare ideas, objectives, goals, and plans with our fellow man, one of the … Continue reading →

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The Problem of the Academician – POINTS TO PONDER

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Admin

COLLEGE OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONCHAUNCEY C. RIDDLE16 November, 1966             It is patent to observe that academicians often make a poor showing in the work of the Church; frequently they are a destructive, negative influence. The paradox is that sometimes these … Continue reading →

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Notes on Unity and Socialism

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle             One of the most profound generalizations ever uttered was father Lehi’s dictum that there must be opposition in all things. If it were not so, he points out, all things would be a compound in one … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Factors and Human Learning

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Admin

            The purpose of this essay is to consider human learning in an LDS frame of reference. We begin with a review of the essential theology. I. Why we are here.             Every human being is born into this mortality … Continue reading →

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The Socrates Principle

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Admin

            This paper is intended to be the elaboration of an idea which had a prominent place in ancient philosophy though it apparently has had few adherents. This idea we shall call the Socrates Principle. It is the hypothesis that … Continue reading →

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MONISM OR DUALISM?

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle             The purpose of this paper is to delineate some of the factors pertinent to a monistic conception of man as contrasted with a dualistic conception. In the monistic thinking presently in vogue, man is seen as … Continue reading →

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FREEDOM FOR WHAT? (Written in the late 1950’s)

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Admin

by Chauncey C. Riddle There once was a lord who desired to bless his servants. Calling to him his master-builder, he charged him to build a spacious and beautiful dwelling place for his servants. But the lord required of the … Continue reading →

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Keys for Interpreting the Scriptures

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Admin

The scriptures do not bring knowledge of themselves, for they are only sets of inkblots on paper. But as those inkblots are examined carefully and prayerfully, they become an occasion for revelation from the Savior, Jesus Christ, through the Holy … Continue reading →

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I Give Thanks

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Admin

This is in response to the request by President Russell M. Nelson’s recent plea on November 20, 2020 to #GiveThanks with a daily post to social media for 7 days. I give thanks #6 – November 29, 2020 Consider the … Continue reading →

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Righteousness vs Preparing to Be Righteous

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Admin

The topic I have been sent to discuss with you is the difference between doing a righteous act and preparing to do righteous acts. Continue reading →

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