Monthly Archives: March 2007

The Mormon double standard when it comes to evangelism

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Bill McKeever

Let’s cut to the chase. Evangelical Christianity and the Mormon Church are both very much interested in winning others to their way of thinking. On this there is no argument. The Mormon Church sends out tens of thousands of full-time … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Mormon Culture | 23 Comments

Should Christians stay in manipulative interfaith relationships?

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Suppose you are in a dialog with someone over the most important things in all of reality–eternal life and the heart and holiness and the heinousness of sin and the glory of God and the nature of deity and the … Continue reading →

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Never Having to Say You’re Sorry

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church has found itself in the middle of a custody battle.Mike Gulbraa served his LDS mission in Japan. Later, while attending BYU, Mike met and married a Japanese woman, Etsuko Tanizaki. They had two sons, Chris and Michael, … Continue reading →

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The LDS Church is Not Amused

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

In today’s Deseret News there’s a story about a clash between the LDS Church and a coffee shop located in Taylorsville, Utah. The shop, Just Add Coffee, garnered the attention of the LDS Church when it began using a modified … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture | 14 Comments

Worthy Historical Wonders

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Illinois Bureau of Tourism is trying to determine the Seven Wonders of Illinois. The state has been divided into seven areas with distinct attractions listed for each area. Visitors to the web site are invited to vote for their … Continue reading →

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Comfortable Vilification of Rebels

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

An interesting, ongoing discussion is currently underway at the Feminist Mormon Housewives blog site. Begun by blogger fMhLisa exploring rebellion as a virtue (e.g., civil disobedience toward racial discrimination), the ensuing comment discussion has evolved into a consideration of modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture | 4 Comments

Disruption by Revelation

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

John Singer was a Mormon with seven children. He and his wife, Vickie, lived west of Salt Lake City on their 2.5 acre farm in Marion, Utah. Dissatisfied with the public school system in the 1970s, Mr. Singer confronted school … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture, Mormon History | 10 Comments

Different Worlds

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

On the newly revamped LDS web site there is a section titled Core Beliefs: Why and How Are Mormons Different? I really appreciate the effort of the LDS Church to acknowledge its doctrinal differences with historic Christianity, though I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Salvation | 1 Comment

Avoiding Pitfalls

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, … Continue reading →

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LDS Church Reports Growth

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The National Council of Churches Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches 2007 edition has just been released, reporting new church membership numbers and growth trends on 224 “national church bodies.” An online press release provides a taste of the information … Continue reading →

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