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Author Archives: Sharon Lindbloom
When a Mormon is Deceived…
Honesty is the best policy. Aesop knew it. In the 6th century B.C. he chose that to be the moral of his fable, “Mercury and the Woodcutter.” George Washington knew it. He said in his Farewell Address, “I hold the … Continue reading
From the Mailbag (Isaiah and Idols)
Hello Sharon, Now, Isaiah 43:10-11. It looks so simple and clear when you read it, but can it have MORE than one LOGICAL interpretation? If you ask me, I will tell you that YES!…in the Bible gods sometimes mean … Continue reading
Posted in God the Father, Nature of God
Tagged Idolatry, Idols, Isaiah 43:10, One True God
112 Comments
Defending the Faith at Temple Square
A healthy Mormon and Christian Debate at Salt Lake Temple Square with host Dave Bartosiewicz
Posted in Afterlife, Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Salvation
Tagged Heaven, Hell, Mormon Salvation, Mormonism, Salvation
172 Comments
Joseph Smith and Honesty
In the July 2013 issue of Ensign magazine, young Mormons are taught about the importance of “Honesty and Integrity.” One suggestion given for use in teaching the youth the principles of honesty and integrity is a 2005 General Conference address … Continue reading
Posted in Joseph Smith, Mormon History
Tagged First Vision, Honesty, Integrity, Joseph Smith, Kinderhook Plates, Persecution, Polygamy, Thomas Monson
23 Comments
There is a Difference Between Truth and Error
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, “Taking Hold of God,” delivered October 7, 1877: In the present age, if any man can talk well, he will get a following whatever he may teach. I am astounded at some professors … Continue reading
Joseph Smith Fooled by the Devil?
In late 1829 or early 1830 insufficient funding held up the first printing of the Book of Mormon. Martin Harris was trying to sell his farm to raise the needed capital, but was not having immediate success. At the urging … Continue reading
Mormon doctrines are “just the same”?
Previously Aaron wrote about the current trend in Mormonism wherein Mormons tell Christians that Mormon beliefs are just the same as theirs – Mormon doctrines are the same as [fill-in-the-Christian-denomination] doctrines. I want to expand on a bit of what … Continue reading
The “Prime Cause” of 1838 Mormon Troubles in Missouri
Listen to this edition of Viewpoint on Mormonism as Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss a lesser-known event from Mormon history: Sidney Rigdon’s 1838 July 4th speech. Brigham Young claimed this speech “was the prime cause of [Mormon] troubles in … Continue reading
Posted in Early Mormonism, Mormon History
Tagged Brigham Young, Far West, July 4th Oration, Mormon War in Missouri, Persecution, Sidney Rigdon
9 Comments
The Robust Growth of Mormonism
After the Mormon Church released its membership statistics in April (2013), Mike at RoundelMike.com, a self-proclaimed “stats geek,” analyzed the church’s self-reported membership data from 1970 to the present. Replete with charts and graphs, it is a fascinating look at … Continue reading
The Untold Story of the Death of Joseph Smith
Bill McKeever explains the issues and events, the rumors and facts, that led to the death of Joseph Smith on June 27, 1844.