Category Archives: Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry

Gift of Love

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

This year’s General Relief Society Conference for Mormon women was held in Salt Lake City on September 29th (2012). Evidence Ministries conducted a Christian outreach outside of the event, handing out packages of tissues to the women as they headed … Continue reading →

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What’s Laughable about Mormonism?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

On August 9, 2012 the Huffington Post posted a blog co-written by documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney and LDS author Gregory Prince. The Mormon Moment – Postponed suggests that Mormonism remains enigmatic despite the intense interest about the faith currently exhibited … Continue reading →

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Mormons are taught how to “keep the faith”

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

How do Mormons keep faith in Mormonism “in a world of confusion”? Mormon Bishop Gérald Caussé (First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric) counseled Latter-days Saints on this topic in the August 2012 Ensign magazine (26-29). His advice included: Seek the … Continue reading →

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Mormonism and the Pressure to be Positive

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In July (2012) Salt Lake City’s City Weekly interviewed former Mormon John K. Williams. The resulting article, “Mormon Mission Spin – John K. Williams: Pressure To Be Positive,” discusses Mr. Williams’ experiences and personal struggles as a Mormon missionary in … Continue reading →

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Good, but not true?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

‎ “One of the greatest difficulties is to keep before the audience’s mind the question of Truth. They always think you are recommending Christianity not because it is true, but because it is good. And in the discussion they will … Continue reading →

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Transitioning from Mormonism to Christianity

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Earlier this year Reuters reported that the top leadership of the Mormon Church is not only aware of the fact that Mormons are “leaving [the Church] in droves,” but the leaders “really care” about the situation. Additionally, ex-Mormon discussion and … Continue reading →

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Metaphors for the Confusing Chaos Called Mormonism

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Suggestive theology and plausible deniability: Imagine a religion where people believed in special beings with four legs, a wagging tail, floppy ears, that barked, that was man’s best friend, that loved chasing cats, etc. And imagine if you asked them, … Continue reading →

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Ravi Zacharias on Mormonism

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Ravi Zacharias answered “Life’s Toughest Questions” at an October 2011 Q&A. This is his thoughtful response to the question, “Is Mormonism the same as Christianity?”

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Are any non-Mormons Christian?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Howard P. Kainz at First Things wrote a blog last week titled, “Mormons and Christianity: Asking the Right Questions.” Dr. Kainz reminds his readers about an article written a dozen years ago by the late Richard John Neuhaus in which … Continue reading →

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Do Mormons feel bound to Mormonism, even if it is false?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Do LDS members feel married to the Mormon religion, irrespective of whether it is true? Or put this way: If you found out that Mormonism was false, would you still feel married to the religion and that going elsewhere would … Continue reading →

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