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Mormon Official Equates Christianity with “a false cult”
Mormons believe that in 1820 a young Joseph Smith went into the woods to pray. In answer to that prayer, they believe, Joseph was visited by God the Father and Jesus Christ. Today this is called the First Vision. As … Continue reading
Posted in Mormon Culture, Mormon Leaders, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Cult, Mitt Romney, Robert Jeffress
136 Comments
The “genius” of the Book of Mormon
During a General Conference talk on October 2 (2011) LDS General Authority Tad Callister spoke about the Book of Mormon being “A Book from God.” Church News reports: “The genius of the Book of Mormon is there is no middle … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Mormon
Tagged Book of Mormon, Jeffrey Holland, Orson Pratt, Tad Callister
26 Comments
Can Thomas Monson say Jesus sinned and still be a true prophet?
Aaron interviews Steve, a Mormon Apologist (formerly known as Rommelator on YouTube) outside of Temple Square. In this 11 minute video Aaron and Steve discuss the question of how far a Mormon prophet can go and yet still be a … Continue reading
Posted in God the Father, Mormon Leaders
Tagged Bruce McConkie, Doctrine, Jesus Christ, Truth
39 Comments
Five Basic Principles of a Mormon Testimony
A very popular new book (# 2 at this writing) found in the LDS bookstore chain Deseret Book is The Testimony Glove. According to the Testimony Gloves blog, “Testimony Gloves are a tool to help children understand the basic principles … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Forgiveness, Gospel, Mormon Culture
Tagged Doctrine, Gospel, Testimony Glove, Wordless Book
49 Comments
Murder Among Mormons
“On October 15, 1985, a pipe bomb wrapped with nails exploded in the hands of Steve Christensen, a young Salt Lake City businessman. Two hours later, a similar bomb shattered the calm of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Gordon B. Hinckley, Mormon Culture, Mormon History
Tagged Gordon B. Hinckley, Mark Hofmann
42 Comments
Why I’m Not a Mormon
Today’s Top 10 List (from LDS Scripture)
Part 2 of 2
Continued… “…if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you…” The Bible calls God’s grace a gift; but Mormonism claims it must be merited: … Continue reading
Why I’m Not a Mormon
Today’s Top 10 List (from LDS Scripture)
Part 1 of 2
“…king Mosiah had a gift from God…” (current edition); “…king Benjamin had a gift from God…” (1830 edition). This illustrates just one of many substantial changes made to the original Book of Mormon (the original was said to have been … Continue reading
Romney’s and Huntsman’s “pastors” on historic Christianity
Last week Deseret News published an article titled, “Michele Bachmann’s pastor on Mormonism.” The article notes that outspokenly Christian presidential-hopeful Michele Bachmann has not said what she thinks of Mormonism (the religion of two of her political opponents), but the … Continue reading
Proverbs 8 and the Mormon doctrine of pre-existence
Don and Rayola Larson are Latter-day Saints who have served in various leadership roles in the Mormon Church. They have been teachers at two Church-owned and operated schools, and completed two proselyting missions. Of their mission to England, they write, … Continue reading