Category Archives: Authority and Doctrine

Changes to Gospel Principles

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Aaron Shafovaloff

I had another post planned for today, but this is just too hot. Big, big changes have been made to the 2009 edition of Gospel Principles, especially in the last chapter (“Exaltation”). I am slowly compiling the changes here: http://www.mrm.org/gospel-principles … Continue reading →

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We Thank Thee, O God, for BYU Professors

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Heads up: I get snarky over the hypocrisy and sophistry of BYU professors. Without BYU professors, how else would we sift through the contradicting teachings of Mormon prophets and apostles? How else would we escape the “common misunderstandings” fostered by … Continue reading →

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Responding to the “that’s not official doctrine” deflection

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Aaron Shafovaloff

I spent much of the General Conference weekend downtown doing video interviews for my GodNeverSinned.com project. At one point I shot some video of the missionaries trying to neutralize (“hymn-slam”?) one of the jeerers outside the Conference Center. I added … Continue reading →

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BYU Professors vs. LDS Leaders: Who Has Authority to Interpret Doctrine for Members?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Bill McKeever

Bill McKeever talks about the importance of looking to published statements of the LDS institution as more representative of Mormonism than neo-orthodox writings of BYU professors. 1920×1080 MP4, 640×360 MP4

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Video of Mormon Coffee Tabletalk #1

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

[swf]http://www.youtube.com/v/Fy7eFDWkdHw&hl=en&fs=1&fmt=18,500,385[/swf] The text of my talk is available here. Because Andrew’s drawing didn’t come through, you’ll have to watch his pen closely. The video was supposed to be about 30 minutes, but we really went about 46 minutes.

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A few teachings from the October 1900 LDS General Conference

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS General Conference in October 1900 focused a lot on the law of tithing. The repetition on that topic was due to the feeling among Church leadership that the second coming of Christ was near and the Saints needed … Continue reading →

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So why is abortion a sin?

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Bill McKeever

Tuesday, January 22, marks the 35th anniversary of the infamous Rose vs. Wade decision making abortion legal in the United States. According to the Guttmacher Institute, more than 42 million legal abortions have been performed in the U.S. between 1973 … Continue reading →

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OxyMormonics on Mormon Confusion over Order of Authority

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

[SWF]http://s3.amazonaws.com/slideshare/ssplayer2.swf?doc=oxymormonics-1-how-much-authority-where-1194031202288441-4,425,355[/SWF] The older YouTube version of this is available here. This topic reminds me of a quote by Robert Millet from the recently published Claiming Christ: “It’s a little tough to answer the question: Which is of greater importance to … Continue reading →

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Just who makes up LDS doctrine?

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Eric Johnson

One of the things most puzzling to me as an associate in this ministry is when I am told that I cannot truly understand the teachings of the LDS religion. Dozens of times Mormons have told me, “What you’re saying … Continue reading →

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Another botched joke?

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Bill McKeever

Last week Massachusetts Senator John Kerry took a lot of heat from all sides for a comment he made about education. He told a group of students at Pasadena City College that if they study hard, do their homework, and … Continue reading →

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