Category Archives: Joseph Smith

The Priesthood of Joseph Smith

Posted on August 5, 2010 by setfree

LDS History of the Church Vol. 4 (pp 571-81) includes an editorial Joseph Smith, Jr. submitted to the Times and Seasons newspaper. “Try the Spirits” was written in response to “occurrences that [had] transpired amongst” his congregation. In the article, … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith’s Death Not Inherently Significant?

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

As part of a discussion here at Mormon Coffee about Joseph Smith’s alleged “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter” comment, one of our Mormon commenters wrote, “Joseph Smith never claimed that his blood would atone for sins, … Continue reading →

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“Imminent Martyrdom”

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the October 2009 General Conference LDS Apostle Jeffrey Holland gave a talk titled, “Safety for the Soul.” This talk has been closely examined and critiqued in a series of videos posted by FlackerMan on You Tube. In video #2 … Continue reading →

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Authorized and Official Biography

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

A new book about Joseph Smith is about to hit the market. A recent online press release divulged, “Joseph Smith, the Mormon prophet, could be the most controversial and mysterious religious figure of the past two hundred years. While volumes … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Orb: Undeniable Sign of Truth?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

I am at a loss. I can’t find the logic in a statement found in Mormon Times (or the article that follows it). Maybe the Mormon Coffee community can suss this out and make some sense of it for me. … Continue reading →

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Thus Saith the Lord: Go Get a Tan

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

National Geographic Magazine recently published an excellent feature article titled The Polygamists. Journalist Scott Anderson’s insightful piece about the FLDS church, its people, and its history is well worth reading. In the midst of this article Mr. Anderson writes this … Continue reading →

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Ignorant Translators Commit Many Errors

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

Christian apologist Rob Bowman at the Institute for Religious Research’s Mormons in Transition web site has published a nine-page study of The Book of Hebrews and the Joseph Smith Translation. Mr. Bowman maintains, “My argument here is simple: a comparison … Continue reading →

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The Tolerable Hell of Our Imaginations

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

I was browsing the Desiring God web site the other day. I read an article where Pastor John Piper responded to the question, “How willingly do people go to hell?” Quoting C.S. Lewis’ statement, “All that are in hell choose … Continue reading →

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Prophet-Preferred Prophet-Test

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

On November 1, 1831 Joseph Smith convened a conference of ten Mormon elders. The agenda for the meeting was to make decisions regarding the publication of Joseph’s revelations. According to an article in Mormon Times, “Joseph said that since the … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith’s Powerful Influence

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

“It is by no means improbable that some future textbook… will contain a question something like this: What historical American of the nineteenth century has exerted the most powerful influence upon the destinies of his countrymen? And it is by … Continue reading →

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