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These links are either to Web pages hosted on the FAIR Website, or to FAIR Papers. FAIR Papers are short articles about specific topics or questions, written by members of FAIR. These articles can be downloaded and read in PDF format and are intended to be distributed by e-mail or print for the general use of our patrons. (To read FAIR Papers you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. It can be downloaded free from the Adobe Web site.) Click on a title below to visit a FAIR Web page or to read the latest version of a FAIR Paper.

Michael R. Ash, "Does Mormonism Attack Christianity?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 20 November 2002) Some anti-Mormons believe that the work they do is in response to a "first attack" on traditional Christianity by Joseph Smith. This FAIR Paper examines the evidence for such a belief.

Kevin L. Barney, "Did Luther Think He Lived During a Time of Apostasy?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 25 September 2001) There is a quote, attributed to Martin Luther, that is circulating in apologetic circles, that indicates Luther believed he was living during the apostasy. This FAIR Paper addresses whether this quote is accurate.

Kevin L. Barney, "Do We Have a Mother in Heaven?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 27 June 2001) In the heavens, are parents single? Read this FAIR Paper to understand whether a belief in a Heavenly Mother is logical or not.

Barry R. Bickmore, "Doctrinal Trends in Early Christianity and the Strength of the Mormon Position," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 30 November 2001) First presented as a FARMS brown-bag seminar, this FAIR Paper examines the shifting nature of doctrines in the early Christian Church.

Barry R. Bickmore, "Does God Have a Body In Human Form?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 3 July 2001) The LDS believe that God has a body, as tangible as man's. This FAIR Paper describes the basis for such a belief.

Barry R. Bickmore, "Does the Bible Claim to Be "Inerrant?"," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, April 2002) A FAIR Paper examining claims that the Bible is without error.

Barry R. Bickmore, "Does the Book of Mormon Teach Mainstream Trinitarianism or Modalism?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 30 November 2001) This FAIR Paper examines whether the Book of Mormon's teachings about the Godhead can be classified as trinitarianism or modalism.

Barry R. Bickmore, "Were an Apostasy & Restoration Predicted?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 3 July 2001) Was the great apostasy foretold? Discover the answer in this FAIR Paper.

Matthew B. Brown, "Inverted Stars on LDS Temples," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, July 2002) Critics claim that inverted stars on LDS temples are a sure sign that Mormonism is Satanic. This FAIR Paper examines the error behind the claim.

Aaron Christensen, "Celsus and Modern Anti-Mormonism," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 14 November 2002) This enlightening FAIR Paper discloses that the tactics of modern anti-Mormons are not new. Indeed, they were used by anti-Christians shortly after the Apostolic period.

Kevin Christensen, "Does the Book of Mormon Contain Anachronistic Language?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 29 June 2001) Anachronisms can be disturbing to readers, particularly in the Book of Mormon. This FAIR Paper addresses some of the commonly cited anachronisms.

Brant A. Gardner, "Too Good To Be True: Questionable Archaeology and the Book of Mormon," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, September 2002) This FAIR Paper examines questionable scholarship and claims concerning the Michigan Mounds Artifacts and the Padilla plates.

Scott Gordon, "To Add To or To Take From," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, April 2002) Critics claim that the Book of Mormon is an attempt to "add to or take from" the scriptures contained in the Bible. This FAIR Paper examines whether such criticisms are justified.

Michael W. Hickenbotham, "Are Latter-day Saints Christian?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 20 November 2001) Many people try to draw a distinction between Christians and the LDS. Read the evidence in this FAIR Paper and you decide if the LDS are Christian or not.

Michael W. Hickenbotham, "Do Latter-day Saints Believe Jesus and Satan Are Brothers?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 3 December 2001) It shocks some Christians to think that Jesus and Satan may be brothers. In this FAIR Paper you find out what the LDS really believe.

McKay V. Jones, "Did B.H. Roberts Lose His Faith in the Book of Mormon?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, November 2004) Critics frequently claim that B.H. Roberts lost his faith in the Book of Mormon after considerable study of the issues suggesting that Joseph created the Book of Mormon from stories in his environment. Jones looks at this oft-repeated anti-Mormon claim.

McKay V. Jones, "Evasive Ignorance: Anti-Mormon Claims that B.H. Roberts Lost His Testimony," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, November 2004) An expanded version of Jones' article dealing with the anti-Mormon accusation that B.H. Roberts lost his testimony in the Book of Mormon.

Benjamin McGuire, "Did Lehi Use Egyptian?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 22 October 2002) A minor criticism of the Book of Mormon is that no believing Jew, circa 600 B.C., would have used Egyptian to write anything--let alone a spiritual record! This FAIR Paper presents the facts--biblical and secular--concerning Egyptian use in the seventh century B.C.

Benjamin McGuire, "The Lost Book of Abraham: Investigating a Remarkable Anti-Mormon Claim," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 8/12/2002) This FAIR Paper presents a review of an anti-Mromon film entitled The Lost Book of Abraham: Investigating a Remarkable Mormon Claim.

Craig Ray, "Joseph Smith's History Confirmed," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, August 2002) This FAIR Paper discusses evidence that supports various of Joseph Smith's claims concerning the First Vision.

Kim Siever, "Is Mormonism a Cult?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 26 October 2001) Have you heard Mormons accused of belonging to a cult? Read this FAIR Paper to find out if such characterizations are accurate.

Lance Starr, "Was Joseph Smith a Martyr or a Murderer?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, May 2003) This FAIR Paper examines an old anti-Mormon chestnut that Joseph Smith does not fit the definition of "martyr" because he did not die submissively.

Lance Starr, "Why Apologetics?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 22 July 2001) Some people question why anyone would engage in apologetics, or even if such an endeavor is proper. This FAIR Paper addresses the basis for apologetics.

John A. Tvedtnes, "Hebrew Names in the Book of Mormon," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 14 January 2002) Discussion of the Hebrew root of some names used in the Book of Mormon. This paper was presented in Jerusalem, August 2001, at the Thirteenth World Congress of Jewish Studies.

Allen L. Wyatt, "Motivation, Behavior, and Dissension," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, December 2002) An in-depth analysis of the motivation behind the news coverage concerning dissident LDS scholar Tom Murphy. In this FAIR Paper, author Allen Wyatt examines the public record and uncovers what really went on behind the scenes.

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