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"Dinosaurs," FAIR Wiki (City Unknown: FAIR) This FAIR Wiki article responds to the comment and question: My seminary class has questions regarding the dinosaurs. They seem to be stuck on "where" and "when." How do they fit into the creation story presented by the scriptures?

"Free will and science," FAIR Wiki (City Unknown: FAIR) This FAIR Wiki article responds to the following comments and questions: Science demonstrates that all interactions of matter--including all events in the human brain--are sufficiently caused by previous events. If we know enough about the laws that govern these interactions and the current state of the universe, we would be able to exactly predict any future event. Does this mean that the doctrine of "free agency" or "free will" is false, since all human choices are predetermined by the laws of physics?

Encyclopedia of Mormonism

The resources listed below are articles available in the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site.

Erich Robert Paul, "Science and Religion," Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow (New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1992), 1270-1272

Ensign Articles

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Donald W. Parry, "The Flood and the Tower of Babel," Ensign, January 1998, 35. Because of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Latter-day Saints have additional knowledge that confirms the reality of these world-changing historical events.

Other Resources

The resources listed below are related items available on the Web that should be of interest. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site.

Richard F. Haglund, Jr., "Science and Religion: A Symbiosis," Dialogue, Vol. 8:3-4 (Autumn/Winter 1973), 23-40 While it sometimes appears that science and religion are at odds with each other, Haugland argues that such a perspective is based on misunderstanding and mistrust that need not be present. Religion and science, Haugland argues, can be harmonious.

Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "Is Spirituality All in Your Head?," (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine.com) A new area of religious study known as neurotheology attempts to map brain activity at the time of spiritual experiences.

Robert Rees, "Science, Religion and Man," Dialogue, Vol. 8:3-4 (Autumn/Winter 1973), 4-6 Robert Rees discusses the need for harmony between science and religion and how Mormon doctrine helps achieve such harmony.

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