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Quote by Austin Farrar
The relationship between rational argument (evidence) and belief.
"Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief.
What seems to be proved may not be embraced: but what no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned.
Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish."
Articles
The articles listed are based on the research done by the FIRM foundation and do not represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Reply: Meso vs Heartland Models: Only One Right? - Written by: Rod L. Meldrum and the FIRM Foundation. Feb, 5, 2012
As with any new idea that challenges established ideas, the ‘status quo’ or dogma built on consensus, the Heartland Book of Mormon Geography Model has acquired its share of naysayers and detractors. This article begins our "Defense of the Heartland" Book of Mormon geography research and provides links to ongoing articles. We hope you will take the time to become acquainted with the material and that as you do so your knowledge will be blessed and enhanced. Enj...
Lehi's Voyage Demonstrated: Phoenicia Expedition! - Written by: Rod Meldrum and the FIRM Foundation. Jun, 9, 2010
The Phoenicia Ship Expedition has now demonstrated unequivocally that Lehi's voyage could have left the Arabian Peninsula and sailed around Africa to the America's rather than attempting to cross the earth's largest ocean at its widest point, as proposed by Mesoamerican theorists.
Heartland Model Declared a Movement - Written by: Rod Meldrum and the FIRM Foundation. Jun, 9, 2010
There have seen signs of a significant shift in the minds of members of the Church all over the country, and this 'paradigm change' has not gone unnoticed by the media. Both LDS and non-LDS people are now officially calling the "Heartland Model" research a "movement" within the membership of the Church!
The Mississippi; Could it have been River Sidon? - Written by: Rod Meldrum, President - The FIRM Foundation. Jun, 4, 2010
Claims have been made that the Sidon River of the Book of Mormon could not have been the Mississippi River as proposed by the Heartland Model geography. These claims have rested primarily on certain assumptions about what is indicated by the Book of Mormon text itself. It is critical to examine all the facts before an understanding can be reached.
Reply to;Pros, Cons of BofM Geography Theories - Written by: Rod Meldrum, President - The FIRM Foundation. May, 28, 2010
Mormon Times religion reporter Michael DeGroote wrote two articles involving our research released Thursday, May 27th, 2010. This article is a response to one of the articles, Pros and cons of Book of Mormon geography theories.