http://www.bookofmormontimeline.com/

This is not made for exhibition in some show about “fantasy-based conceptual art practce” this really exists as a chart of faith and reality.

Amazing, and it makes Beuys, Barney and Broodthaers look like amature hacks.

When all else fails, collect some data (a lesson learned in law school and somehow not applied to Mormonism for 20 years thereafter …). But I digress.

See “What is the Challenge for LDS Scholars and Artists”, John and Kirsten Rector, Dialogue, Vol. 36, No. 2, Summer 2003, http://www.dialoguejournal.com/excerpts/36-2a.shtml It indicates the relative dearth of Mormons, compared to other religious groups, who have received Nobel or Pulitzer Prizes. The prevalence of a dogmatic worldview within Mormonism in my view explains this in part. The value Mormon society places on getting married early, having kids, making money to support them, etc. is surely a contributing factor.

Most Mormons are numb to the paradox Hellmut describes in any event.

best,
bob

‘Twas I who referred Bob (#52) to you – he is interested in post-mormon art and artists.

See ya in a few weeks.

Swiss Di