Element 2:1 (Spring 2006)
The Mormon Trinity and other Trinities, by Stephen T. Davis#
An account of how Mormons understand the Trinity, expressed in traditional theological terms.#
Unity of Action and the Unity of God, by Benjamin Huff#
An explanation about what it means in the scriptures when it says that the Godhead "are one", yet are also separate and distinct. The basic idea is that if we understand "persons" as the originators of actions, then if the Godhead were perfectly unanimous in their actions, then they could be considered one person, while being separate personages, or beings.#
Lockean Persons and LDS Metaphysics, by Jan-Erik Jones#
A discussion of whether in LDS theology the soul is materalistic with a connection drawn to Lockean metaphysics.#
Latter-day Saint Conscience, by Rosalynde F. Welch#
An analysis of what Latter-day Saints say in place of the term "conscience", as used by other religious movements, with connections to history and discourse.#
Embodied Knowledge of God, by Jennifer C. Lane#
An interesting take on how rituals and acting like Christ give us knowledge of God that is deeper than we would have if there were to be new sections added to the Doctrine & Covenants regularly.#