Monthly Archives: June 2008

Mitzi Nelson’s Testimony out of Mormonism Into Christianity

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

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True learning increases both knowledge and mystery

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

“[T]rue learning increases both knowledge and mystery. The more knowledge we have of God from the Bible, the more mysteries we apprehend. The benefit of increasing mystery this way (rather than by means of preserving ignorance) is that what we … Continue reading →

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The Stories of the Wives of Joseph Smith

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

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Déjà vu?

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Eric Johnson

Last Saturday—the Shabbat, as Jewish believers call it—my friend and I attended a conservative Jewish synagogue service. The Jews believe in meeting all morning long, so from 9:15 until noon, they read from the Torah, prayed Hebrew prayers, and even … Continue reading →

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Sacrament Meetings: Keep Those Books Closed

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Recently a letter from the LDS First Presidency was read in Sunday Mormon church services about the use of scriptures and visual aids in sacrament meetings and stake conferences. After stating that Church leadership is encouraged that members do study … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith did WHAT?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

For those of you confused what what you’re seeing, watch the video on this blog post. Yes, we Christians are crazy “fools” to the world in order to love people with the truth and point them to the true Jesus … Continue reading →

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Division from Historic Christianity is the Mark of a Cult

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

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Visually Illustrating Joseph Smith’s Wives to Provoke Thought and Start Evangelistic Conversations at the Manti Miracle Pageant

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

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Is it possible to not worship Jesus and still be moral?

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Is it possible to not worship Jesus and still be moral?

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“The Church is not all butterflies and cupcakes.”

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Over this past week the Salt Lake Tribune ran several articles related to the LDS Church, blacks, and the now-defunct priesthood ban. One special report covered the story of Vanna Cox and her sisters. They grew up in the LDS … Continue reading →

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