Author Archives: Sharon Lindbloom

About Sharon Lindbloom

Sharon surrendered her life to the Lord Jesus Christ in 1979. Deeply passionate about Truth, Sharon loves serving as a full-time volunteer research associate with Mormonism Research Ministry. Sharon and her husband live in Minnesota.

Mormon Apostle on Sins of Omission

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

It has been awhile since this 5-minute video was posted at its Deseret Book website, but it has recently been making some waves in the blogosphere. In this Q&A with a Mormon apostle, a young LDS boy asks David Bednar, … Continue reading →

Posted in LDS Church, Mormon Culture | Tagged , , , , | 128 Comments

Glenn Beck Perpetuates Mormon Myths

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

Back in September of 2012 Blaze TV aired a special program wherein Glenn Beck sought to dispel the ‘biggest Mormon myths.” I watched the first segment on YouTube where Mr. Beck answered the viewer-submitted question, “We often hear the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Mormonism, Misconceptions, Mormon History, Polygamy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

What Really Happened at the Council of Nicaea?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

On MRM’s February, 2013 trip to Turkey we stopped in Iznik – ancient Nicaea. Standing near the very spot where (it is believed) the Council of Nicaea was held in 325 AD, Pastor Cory Anderson (Shadow Mountain Church, West Jordan, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Nature of God | Tagged , , | 126 Comments

Mormon Historian Responds to Tough Questions

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

On December 16, 2013 the reddit exmormon forum held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) Q&A with highly respected Mormon historian Richard Bushman. Following are a few forum-member questions, along with Dr. Bushman’s answers (in no particular order). You will also … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Abraham, Book of Mormon, Early Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Mormon History, Mormon Scripture, Pearl of Great Price | Tagged , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

“Some have claimed that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a Christian church.”

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

A few weeks ago Larry Richman at LDS Media Talk (“not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”) brought up the persistent question, “Are Mormons Christian?” After having affirmed that Mormons say they are Christians, … Continue reading →

Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Christianity, Misconceptions | Tagged , , , , | 120 Comments

Seeking God In the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

O LORD, Length of days does not profit me except the days are passed       in Thy presence,       in Thy service,       to Thy glory. Give me a grace that precedes,       follows,       guides,       sustains,       sanctifies,       aids every hour, that I may not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Mormon.org’s Plan of Salvation

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon.org includes a section titled, “God’s Plan of Salvation.” This section systematically presents Mormon beliefs related to eternal life. It goes like this (my summarization of each point in parentheses): “God’s Plan for You” (To choose good and become more … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterlife, Salvation | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

He is Alpha and Omega

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Of the Father’s Love Begotten Words by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens 348-circa 405 Merry Christmas!

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Teaching Mormon Children:
Jesus is God’s Only Begotten Son — In the Flesh

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The December (2013) Visiting Teaching Message found in Ensign magazine focuses on Jesus Christ as God’s only begotten Son. The message begins, “Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is called the Only Begotten Son because He is the only person on earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus Christ, Virgin birth | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Early Mormon Prophet Led the Church Astray

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Mormon Church very recently posted a new statement on “Race and the Priesthood” at LDS.org in which the blame for the Church’s historic racism is laid squarely at the feet of Brigham Young. According to the statement, the idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Book of Abraham, Brigham Young, Early Mormonism, LDS Church, Mormon History, Mormon Leaders, Mormon Scripture, Mormon Temple, Pearl of Great Price, Prophets | Tagged , , , , , , , | 44 Comments