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Theology

Emilie Townes: Meet the Distinguished Theologian

What is the difference between faith and theology? Join Vanderbilt University Divinity School Dean Emilie M. Townes for a discussion of the issues.

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History Scriptures

Scholar Explores Era, Events that Shape Modern Religions in ‘Crucible of Faith’

A recent book by Philip Jenkins looks at a tumultuous time in history that contains lessons for believers trying to navigate today’s religious landscape.

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Devotional Intellectualism

Daniel Peterson: Meet the Latter-day Saint Apologist

Daniel Peterson is one of today’s most prominent Latter-day Saint apologists. As the President of the Interpreter Foundation, Peterson has overseen publications such as an 800-page volume of Hugh Nibley stories, and a weekly academic journal called Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. In this interview, the prolific Patheos blogger gives readers a glimpse of his history, explains apologetics, and discusses Krister Stendahl’s concept of “holy envy.” Daniel Peterson also shares a list of some of today’s prominent Latter-day Saint apologists.

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Stargate

A Fourth Stargate? Paul McGillion Has Ideas.

Paul McGillion was a key member of the Stargate: Atlantis cast. When Carson left Stargate, a fan movement brought him back. Now, McGillion thinks it’s time for a fourth Stargate. And he knows just how Carson should be involved.

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Stargate

Tony Amendola Talks about Stargate and Shakespeare

Tony Amendola is a talented actor on both stage and screen best known for his performances on Stargate: SG-1, and Once Upon A Time.

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Stargate

10 questions with Mika McKinnon

Mika McKinnon is a scientist specializing in disasters and generalizing in as many subjects as she can master. She was a science advisor for the sci-fi television franchise, “Stargate.”

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Stargate

Meet two fans behind the StargateNow movement

Fans around the world are joining together for a series of social media events in early March for a common goal: to bring “Stargate” back to televsion.

The cast of “Stargate: Atlantis”

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Stargate

Joe Mallozzi Knows Basically Everything about Stargate

Joe Mallozzi is one of the main reasons Stargate’s fan base is so passionate years after the last episode aired. He’s also a key player in trying to reignite a fourth Stargate (although he may have to do without the services of SGU creative consultant John Scalzi).

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Latter-day Saint History

What’s in the Council of Fifty Minutes?

The Prophet Joseph Smith organized a small group called the Council of Fifty (there were about 50 members) shortly before he died. The council discussed issues relevant to forming a “kingdom of God” in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. The Joseph Smith Papers recently published the Council of Fifty minutes for the first time.

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Entertainment

Chelsea Townsend joins list of Utahns on ‘Survivor’ as next season debuts Wednesday

SALT LAKE CITY — On Feb. 28, CBS will debut “Survivor: Ghost Island” and again give viewers a chance to vicariously experience adventure, intrigue and betrayal.