Author Archives: Aaron Shafovaloff

What do you think of people in your own life that are unwilling to listen to criticism?

One of the oddest things about modern culture is the tendency to criticize others for the act of criticism. Imagine a man sitting on the end of a tree branch. He looks around at others, telling them that they shouldn’t … Continue reading

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Plausible Deniability: The Mormon Panacea

Enjoy the satire as well as three Viewpoint on Mormonism MP3s: Plausible Deniability – Part 1 (Tue, Nov 08, 2011) Plausible Deniability – Part 2 (Wed, Nov 09, 2011) Plausible Deniability – Part 3 (Thu, Nov 10, 2011) Also see the related article … Continue reading

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God Never Sinned – Why It Matters

You can buy the MP3 of this talk here.

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Should one limit consideration of “Mormonism” to what minimalists deem “official” and “binding”?

When comparing and contrasting Biblical Christianity with Mormonism, should one limit consideration of “Mormonism” to what minimalists deem “official” and “binding”? I answer “NO” for a number of reasons: Mormons, even minimalist Mormons, disagree amongst themselves over what constitutes “official” … Continue reading

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“I am God, and not man”

“He makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” (Matthew 5:45) “I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee…” (Hosea 11:9) … Continue reading

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Do Mormons think Mormonism is ultimately true and important?

Mormons seem conflicted over whether their own religion is even important enough, if false, to refute. I have to wonder if there is a kind of unconscious, latent atheism or agnosticism or even nihilism in the heart of Mormons who … Continue reading

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Mormon Defense League (Part 5)

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The Great Secret of The Book of Mormon

My corny and melodramatic way of getting the word out on Moroni 8:18. Don’t forget about the first explanation video. Enjoy. I’m also releasing the new Moroni 8:18 four-step tract, which you can download here. Print it double-sided, fold it … Continue reading

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Mormon Defense League (Part 4)

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Mormon Defense League (Part 3)

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