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FAIR Voice Podcast #2 – Sunday Special: Overview of Historicity, and Come Follow Me with Alicia Settle

July 19, 2020 by Hanna Seariac

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On this first Sunday segment, we begin with a discussion of what historicity is as a preview for future interviews that will address Book of Abraham historicity. We talk about the methods of determining historical authenticity and how to respond to different claims. Then, we transition to our first Come Follow Me segment. This segment is done with Alicia Settle.

Alicia SettleAlicia Settle is a BYU graduate in Psychology. She plans on being a social worker and is passionate about helping people, particularly with respect to mental health.

 

Hanna SeariacHanna Seariac is a MA student in Greek and Latin at Brigham Young University. She is writing a book on the history of the priesthood and another one that responds systematically to anti-LDS literature. She works as a research assistant on a biblical commentary and as a producer on a news show. She values Jesus Christ, family, friends, hiking, baking, and really good ice cream.

 

Filed Under: Bible, Book of Abraham, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Evidences, FAIR Voice, Hanna Seariac, Podcast

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  1. Chris Reeve says

    July 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    I very much appreciate this podcast.

    I wanted to comment on some statements regarding historicity. There are some statements made that certain pieces of evidence serve as proof of an authentic historical backing.

    I’m more comfortable with John Gee’s approach, shared at a 2018 FairMormon presentation, wherein he stated his perspective that it’s not possible to declare an ancient record as authentic. Based on a piece of evidence, it’s either inauthentic (a forgery) or inconclusive (plausible based on the evidence).

    In a future episode, would you please discuss this approach and perspective, that historicity is not necessarily “proven” by any one piece of evidence, but that such evidence could nonetheless point to plausibility?

    In the interest of a variety of faithful LDS approaches, it could also be interesting/helpful to have some future discussions with someone such as Grant Hardy who has at some times encouraged individuals to not focus so much on the question of historicity.

    Please keep up the interesting discussions! I look forward to many more!

  2. Dave Duncan says

    July 23, 2020 at 11:57 am

    Thank you Hanna and Alicia. This podcast really struck a chord with me. Especially the “wanting to want [to do good].” Or even the “wanting to want to want …” My prayers have been hard lately, partly because I’m having trouble “wanting” and I think maybe I can have some more meaningful prayers for “wanting to want,” which will hopefully lead to the “wanting.” I’ve been slugging through this spiritual doldrum with faith, but little hope, and feel like your thoughts just gave me hope for a breakthrough. Thank you so much for the FAIR Voice podcasts!

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