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Author Archives: Sharon Lindbloom
Catholic and Mormon
The Paragould Daily Press in Paragould, Arkansas recently published a short Guest Column written by a Mormon/Catholic man from Texas. Interestingly, James Marples wrote: “I was baptized Roman Catholic as an infant. However, I didn’t ‘convert’ to Mormonism as such. … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Mormon Missionaries
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The Only Way to Atone
Ronnie Lee Gardner shot and killed an attorney in Salt Lake City in 1985. Convicted and sentenced to death, Mr. Gardner is finally nearing the end of his appeals processes. As he faces the reality of his execution, as allowed … Continue reading
Posted in Brigham Young, Early Mormonism, Forgiveness, Mormon Culture, Mormon History
Tagged Atonement, Brigham Young
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Gospel Questions
This may seem like a silly question, but can anyone tell me what comprises “the Gospel” according to Mormonism? I ask because I recently came across a video on You Tube titled “Sharing the Gospel with Elder Hartman Rector Jr., … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Mormon, Gospel, Salvation
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Wedding Heartbreak
It’s April and we’re heading into wedding season. For families that are part LDS and part not, this can be very a difficult time. Faithful and worthy betrothed Mormons are married in LDS temples, which means their non-LDS (or LDS … Continue reading
Posted in Mormon Culture
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Flawless Righteousness
The April issue of Ensign magazine (pages 38-42) includes an article by LDS Seventy (First Quorum) Richard J. Maynes. “The Eternal Importance of Honesty” is itself a breath of fresh air in its own honesty. The article clearly reflects traditional … Continue reading
Did the Earth Rejoice
…on that morning like this? —————————————– Toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb… the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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The Three Witnesses and Reality
On March 18, 2010 LDS professor Daniel Peterson authored a guest blog for Mormon Times. In “The three witnesses and the reality of the Book of Mormon” Dr. Peterson writes, “Serious critics of the Book of Mormon must neutralize the … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Mormon
Tagged Daniel Peterson, David Whitmer, Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, Three Witnesses
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Joseph’s Orb: Undeniable Sign of Truth?
I am at a loss. I can’t find the logic in a statement found in Mormon Times (or the article that follows it). Maybe the Mormon Coffee community can suss this out and make some sense of it for me. … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith
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Source of Truth
The African Ex-Mormon Foundation recently published an article in The Inquirer Online newspaper (Liberia, West Africa). Seeking to address the question, “Is Mormonism The Same As Biblical Christianity?,” the article forms an interesting argument: “The most important issue with any … Continue reading