Category Archives: Afterlife

A Latter-day Look at Your Eternal Kingdom

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

From Family Exaltation by Archibald F. Bennett, Course 20, Genealogical Training Department for the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, published by the Deseret Sunday School Union Board, 1957: THE BEGINNING OF YOUR ETERNAL KINGDOM. … Continue reading →

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“As God” or “Like God”?

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Bill McKeever

Mormon apologists have tried to tone down Mormonism’s godhood theology by insisting that exalted Mormons merely become “like God,” as if this means there is a distinct difference between what the Mormon God is now, and what Mormons hope to … Continue reading →

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“You would have procreative power, you would have your own offspring, you would create your own worlds”

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

From “The Mormons Are Coming!“, by Daniel Brook of GOOD Magazine: “We’re going pretty deep into this theology thing,” President Boone [of the Provo MTC] says a bit uncomfortably. When Jesus returns, he says, the New Jerusalem will be located … Continue reading →

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Telestial glory is “so great that we would be tempted to commit suicide to get there”?

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Eldred G. Smith, considered the “Patriarch to the Church”, affirmed a belief that is still popular today among Mormons: “I cannot for a minute conceive the telestial being hell, either, because it is considered a heaven, a glory. The Prophet … Continue reading →

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Exaltation Speculation

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

On November 9th (2007) an article by Mathew N. Schmalz appeared in Commonweal Magazine. The article, titled “Meet the Mormons: From Margin to Mainstream,” discussed some interesting aspects of Mormonism, from Kolob to BYU. But one comment really caught my … Continue reading →

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Are You “Scared” or “Weak-Minded” Over the Father Having a Father? Joseph Smith Has a Word For You

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

On June 16, 1844—just 11 days before his death—Joseph preached just east of the Nauvoo temple in a grove probably very near (or even the same place as?) where he gave his sermon at King Follett’s funeral. Many people think … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterlife, God the Father, King Follett Discourse, Lorenzo Snow | 94 Comments

Lean, mean, god-making machines

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Okay, so they’re not really that mean. Mormon missionaries are generally very nice people, and we love having them over and inviting them to come back for dinner. My wife and I have had some great conversations with the “elders” … Continue reading →

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LDS Apostle Explains the Purpose of Life

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The official web site of the LDS Church has posted a transcript of the interview Apostle Dallin H. Oaks gave to Helen Whitney, maker of the PBS documentary “The Mormons” which aired earlier this year. Mr. Oaks told Ms. Whitney, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterlife, God the Father, Jesus Christ, King Follett Discourse, Lorenzo Snow | 86 Comments

Good Works in the Name of Christ

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Over the last month Beliefnet.com has sponsored an online debate between LDS author Orson Scott Card and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Dr. R. Albert Mohler. As I was reading some of the debate today, one bit from Mr. Card’s … Continue reading →

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Bound for Glory?

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

While reading the Book of Revelation I was struck by Jesus’ words regarding the final judgment of those whose names are not written in the Book of Life: …the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars … Continue reading →

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