SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Join FAIR Latter-day Saints for a Special Lecture Series on
Strengthening Faith
through Critical Thinking and Reliable Sources
A Lecture Series for Our Day
FAIR (fairlatterdaysaints.org), an organization committed to providing well-reasoned answers to critical questions about the doctrine, history, and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is pleased to visit Salzburg, Austria, for a special lecture series aimed at strengthening faith through the development of critical thinking skills and the discernment of reliable sources.
The lecture series will feature speakers from FAIR who will address topics such as the importance of critical thinking in matters of faith, strategies for evaluating and utilizing reliable sources, and how to navigate complex theological questions with confidence and clarity.
“Our aim with this lecture series is to empower individuals to deepen their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ by equipping them with the tools of critical thinking and the ability to discern trustworthy information,” said DeLayna Beck, one of the organizers of the event. “In a world inundated with conflicting voices and information, it’s essential for individuals to develop the skills necessary to navigate these challenges while maintaining a firm foundation in their beliefs.”
Time & Place
Date: June 8, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Gemeindehaus Salzburg
Address: Andreas-Rohracher-Straße 20, Salzburg
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Keith Erekson
Church History Department
“Real vs Rumor”
Daniel Petersen
President, Interpreter Foundation
“The Logic Tree of Life, or, Why I can’t Manage to Disbelieve”
Rene Krywult
Software Development/Project Management
“Fear is the path to the dark side – Navigating the shallows of misinformation”
Jennifer Roach Lees
Masters, Divinity & Counseling Psychology
“Responding to Sexual Abuse Cases in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”
Ben Spackman
Historian of Religion, Science & Scriptural Interpretation
“Science and Scripture: Friends, Enemies, or Other?”
Scott Gordon
President, FAIR
“I learned it on the Internet: Maintaining Faith in Today’s Online World”
Learn essential critical thinking skills and discover reliable sources to deepen your faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the tools you need in today’s complex world.
What is FAIR?
FAIR is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing faithful answers to critics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to providing thoughtful, faithful responses to critical and scholarly questions. FAIR’s mission is to address the many critics of the LDS faith by providing well-researched, responsible, and balanced information.
For more information about FAIR Latter-day Saints and its mission, please visit www.fairlatterdaysaints.org.
For media inquiries or to schedule interviews with FAIR representatives, please contact Scott Gordon at 530-356-2070 or [email protected].
For specific information about the Rome Lecture Series, please contact [email protected] .
