Lecturer | Linguist | language researcher | PhD Candidate in Complex Systems
The Book of Mormon, a testament of Jesus Christ and a witness of God’s dealings with His children, holds a remarkable history regarding its translation. Joseph Smith, called as a prophet of God, received this sacred record from an angel
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The Seer Stone and the Translation Process: Why the LDS Church Didn’t Conceal It, But Didn’t Emphasize It The use of seer stones in the translation of the Book of Mormon has become an increasingly discussed topic in recent years.
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The U.S. Constitution is often hailed as one of the most important legal documents in history. It lays the foundation for governance, justice, and the rights of citizens. But despite its significance, the Constitution is not immune to linguistic ambiguities—words
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Discover the history of Castilian Spanish and how it became Spain’s dominant language. Learn about Antonio de Nebrija’s grammar, linguistic standardization, political influence, and Arabic contributions to Spanish.Spain is home to many languages, including Catalan, Galician, and Basque. However, Castilian
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When we observe the world around us, we often find patterns—whether it’s the distribution of wealth, the size of cities, or even the frequency of words in language. One fascinating and universal type of pattern that emerges in many domains
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Recent controversies often make headlines for reasons beyond the surface, and Elon Musk’s supposed Nazi salute at a public event is no exception. While this incident has sparked heated debates across social, political, and cultural lines, it also provides a
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The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1868, is one of the most consequential provisions in American legal and political history. At its core, the amendment seeks to guarantee equal protection under the law and defines citizenship.
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One of my favorite movie franchises is Jurrasic Park. I love the movies (both Jurrasic Park and Jurrasic World). In the first movie, they introduce how they were able to recreate dinosaur DNA. In the beloved explainer video, Mr. DNA
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Recently John Dehlin claimed religion had two “secret ingredients” that keep people tied to religion. These traits, according to Dehlin, are He claimed that healthy secular communities don’t have these traits, making them better. I found this claim very odd
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The quest to reconstruct the past has long been a fundamental aspect of human curiosity and understanding. Historians and archaeologists have traditionally been at the forefront of this pursuit, utilizing various tools and methodologies to decipher the mysteries of bygone
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