Monthly Archives: October 2006

The Most Criticized Book

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Eric Johnson

Along with about 60 of my senior students from the Bible classes that I teach at a private Christian high school, I recently traveled to three different religious venues for educational visits. We visited a conservative Jewish synagogue, a Hare … Continue reading →

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Inviting Non-Mormons: Bring the Good With You

Posted on October 27, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley is gracious toward people of other faiths. In his October First Presidency Message, written primarily to new members of the LDS Church, President Hinckley wrote: …there are many good people in other churches. There is … Continue reading →

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Questions of Mormon Racism — Again

Posted on October 24, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

by Sharon In September and early October republican Representative Russell Pearce from Mesa, Arizona bought himself some trouble A supporter of tougher immigration laws — suggesting the deportation of undocumented immigrants — Rep. Pearce, who is a Mormon, made public … Continue reading →

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Mormon Church and Romney Politics

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

by Sharon It’s all over today’s news. Yesterday the Boston Globe reported that the Mitt Romney camp consulted with Mormon leaders to “map out plans for a nationwide network of Mormon supporters to help Romney capture the presidency in 2008.” … Continue reading →

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Christ and False Christs

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Yesterday the Southeast Missourian News ran an online article titled “Growing up Mormon.” Author Melissa Sirrine is a student at Brigham Young University but visits relatives in southeast Missouri each summer. Her article seems to be written for the purpose … Continue reading →

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The Validity of the Mormon Church

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Bill McKeever

Naturally I receive a lot of mail from well-meaning Latter-day Saints telling me how I will never be able to “disprove” the claims of Mormonism. Personally, I find such a comment a tad bit on the arrogant side since it … Continue reading →

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Personal Worthiness Required

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the LDS Church’s most recent General Conference held in Salt Lake City a little over a week ago, Elaine Dalton took the stand. Directing her remarks to the general membership of the Church, Mrs. Dalton delivered a talk she … Continue reading →

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A Strange System of Terrorism

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

This might be old news as the blogoshpere goes, but it’s worth noting nonetheless. About 2 weeks ago (24 September) the Salt Lake Tribune ran an interesting article under the “Living History” banner. Sporting no byline, the article drew comparisons … Continue reading →

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A Time of Loss

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Bill McKeever

Last night, Jerald Tanner, co-founder of Utah Lighthouse Ministry, passed away quietly after an eight year struggle with Alzheimer’s. I first had the privilege of meeting the Tanners back in 1977 when my wife and I took our first vacation … Continue reading →

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