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Author Archives: Sharon Lindbloom
Mormon Leaders Worthy of Hire
The Mormon Church and its members seem to take pride in the fact that the Church has no paid clergy. This pride also extends to include the strong sense of volunteerism within the Church. Virtually every active adult Mormon receives … Continue reading
Posted in LDS Church
Tagged Mormon Church employees, Mormon Church financial data, Unpaid Clergy
111 Comments
Mormons believe A Study in Scarlet is inaccurate
Following the complaint of a student’s mother, the Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, has been reviewed and removed from a Virginia school district’s sixth-grade reading list as age-inappropriate. It isn’t because the archaic writing style may prove difficult … Continue reading
A Royal Priesthood
The Priesthood is a big deal in Mormonism. At Mormon.org it is defined as “The power and authority of God, given to men on earth to act in all things for the salvation of God’s children.” Fifteenth LDS President Gordon … Continue reading
The Transfiguration of Brigham Young
When Joseph Smith died in June of 1844, the Mormon Church faced a succession crisis. Mormon historian Richard S. Van Wagoner explained, “Despite frequent kidnaping and assassination attempts, Joseph Smith established no firm policies regarding presidential succession in the event … Continue reading
Posted in Brigham Young, Mormon Leaders
Tagged Brigham Young, Mormon Myths, Succession Crisis
63 Comments
Three Little Words
For several hours each night before the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, Utah, Mormon Tabernacle Choir music is broadcast over loudspeakers. One might hear popular Mormon songs like Come, Come Ye Saints (a pioneer song) or Praise to the Man … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Nature of God
Tagged Manti Pageant, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Trinity
51 Comments
Courage to View the Gold Plates
Pomeroy Tucker was a contemporary of Joseph Smith. Living in Palmyra, New York, he knew the Smith family, counted Martin Harris among his friends, and was actively engaged in the 1830 printing process of the Book of Mormon. In 1867 … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Mormon, Mormon History
Tagged Book of Mormon, Gold plates, Joseph Smith, Pomeroy Tucker
74 Comments
The Mormon Church speaks out against using pejoratives
With all the attention the Mormon Church is getting in the media these days, it’s not surprising that the LDS Church’s Head of Public Affairs, Michael Otterson, has come out swinging over the way Mormonism is being described. In particular, … Continue reading
Posted in Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Anti-Mormon, Cult, Michael Otterson
43 Comments
Getting the Facts About Mormonism From the Source
Earlier this week I mentioned the Politico post that drew attention to a local news report in Memphis in which the reporter talked to people on the street and asked, “Can you name the [presidential] candidate that’s running for president … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
139 Comments
Mormon (Church-Sponsored) Mocking
On July 7th (2011) Politico drew attention to a local news report in Memphis that showed man-on-the-street interviews about Mormon teachings. The context of the relevance for the news report was the presidential campaign; this was one report in a … Continue reading
The Dysfunctional Doctrine of Mormon Polygamy
Continuing our discussion about Mormon polygamy, on June 29 (2011) Doug Gibson, from Ogden’s Standard-Examiner, recounted the toll the 19th century practice of polygamy took on LDS “marriages and hearts.” He wrote, “Polygamy was a contradictory doctrine, and extremely dysfunctional. … Continue reading