Category Archives: God the Father

Before God Was God

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

In March I posted “Least Influential Mormons” here on Mormon Coffee. I wrote, “If we were making a list, I think we might include the names of at least the first five LDS prophets as those whose doctrines are often … 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 →

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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

Separate Entities, Several Gods

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Cincinnati Enquirer online recently published an article about various topics related to Mormonism. A sidebar to the article, titled “What they believe,” included this bullet point: ” There is no trinity. Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost … Continue reading →

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A God-fearing people

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

I’ve been reading in the Book of Revelation. I’ve been quite affected by the imagery of God as recorded by the Apostle John. We find God seated on a throne covered in radiant color and glory, surrounded by myriads of … Continue reading →

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New and Improved King Follett Discourse

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

In 2004 the LDS Church brought its long-running City of Joseph pageant (Nauvoo, Illinois) to a close. In 2005 a new pageant premiered in the City of Joseph — Nauvoo Pageant: A Tribute to Joseph Smith. Along with the introduction … Continue reading →

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A Rarely Discussed Mormon Doctrine

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Deseret News reported today on the first session of a two-day conference held at Utah Valley State College, “Mormonism and the Christian Tradition.” According to the report, “Participants in a panel discussion representing various perspectives shared their thoughts on a … Continue reading →

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Bruce McConkie vs. Brigham Young

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

I was reading an article in the Deseret News on Saturday that discusses the history of “The Seven Deadly Sins.” At the end of the article the journalist mentions a fireside talk the late LDS Apostle Bruce R, McConkie gave … Continue reading →

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The Nature of the Godhead, part II

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Yesterday I wrote about the LDS doctrine of deification as taught by Joseph Smith, and how the Church today seems to want to cover up that “basic belief” of Mormonism. There’s another aspect of that doctrine I’d like to talk … Continue reading →

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The Nature of the Godhead

Posted on January 24, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church has begun a new series of articles in the Ensign which are for the purpose of “explaining the basic beliefs of the restored gospel, doctrines unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” The first … Continue reading →

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