Category Archives: Misconceptions

Clarifying Mormonism

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

On Monday (27 June 2011) Deseret News online published an article that began, “Misconceptions about Mormons were cleared up accurately, but not by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Sounding rather surprised that non-Mormons could get it right, … Continue reading →

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“We Do Not Believe…”

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

In August (2010) Jerry Johnston at Mormon Times wrote about the general negative impression Americans hold in regard to members of the LDS Church. He noted that Mormonism has always been misunderstood, regardless of the Church’s long-standing efforts to put … Continue reading →

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Faith-Promoting Perceptions

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

On April 10, 2008 the Reuters blog, FaithWorld, discussed the “fundamental” PR problem the LDS Church is facing these days with the shakedown at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ YFZ Ranch in Texas. Blogger Ed … Continue reading →

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Myths Be Gone

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church has posted a 10 minute video on it’s web site titled, “Myths & Reality.” Originally produced to answer common questions from journalists during the 2002 Olympics, the video has been updated and is now available to the … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (12/20/2007)

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Let it go. It’s still the fastest growing, wealthiest church. It seems the more you do, the less impact you have. “…the standard of truth has been erected; No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, … Continue reading →

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Proselytizing: No Obligation?

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

I had to chuckle as I read an article in the online Wall Street Journal December 7th. “What Iowans Should Know About Mormons” by Naomi Schaefer Riley has received attention from several bloggers for various reasons, but what caught my … Continue reading →

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Mormonism: “Baloney.”

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Errol Louis, columnist for the New York Daily News, wrote an opinion piece about Mormonism for the online publication last Sunday (25 November 2007). More specifically, the article was about Mitt Romney’s Mormonism; but in the course of Mr. Louis’ … Continue reading →

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When Regret is Not a Synonym with Apology

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Bill McKeever

Last Tuesday I attended the memorial service commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The day before, I had the pleasure of meeting several of the descendants of the Fancher family in Cedar City. Suffice it to say … Continue reading →

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Misunderstanding Mormonism

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The bishop of the Howell [Michigan] ward of the LDS Church, Mark Briscoe, recently told a journalist that it’s painful to him when others think Mormonism isn’t a Christian religion. He identifies this notion as the “greatest misconception about the … Continue reading →

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Mormon Behavior, Mormon Speak

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Today’s (9 April) New York Times carries an op-ed piece by Kenneth Woodward about Mitt Romney and Mormonism. A large portion of the article is dedicated to understanding why Americans are uncomfortable with Mr. Romney’s religion. Mr. Woodward writes: Among … Continue reading →

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