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Category Archives: King Follett Discourse
This is a Test: Joseph Smith and Deuteronomy 13
It had been a long forty years of wandering in the wilderness. God’s people Israel were finally nearing their Promised Land. Moses’ life was drawing to a close and the people were about to enter a new way of life … Continue reading
Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Early Mormonism, General Conference, God the Father, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Mormon History, Mormon Leaders, Nature of God, Nature of Man, Nauvoo, Prophets
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, False Prophets, God, godhood, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, Mormon Church, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Nature of God
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How to Help Mormon Missionaries
I’m a mom. I get it. Mormon blogger and author Mette Ivie Harrison wants people to be kind to her kids as they serve their LDS missions. In a recent article at Huff Post Blog, “How to Manage Mormon Missionaries,” … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, God the Father, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, Mormon Missionaries, Prophets
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, False Prophets, Joseph Smith, Mormon Church, Mormon Missionaries, Nature of God, Polygamy, proselytizing
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In 1912 some Mormon leaders doubted both the content and reliability of The King Follett Sermon
In 1912 some Mormon leaders doubted both the content and reliability of The King Follett Sermon. Mormon apostle George Albert Smith wrote: “Sometime ago I received an invitation, mailed from the Liahona office, to contribute to a fund for the … Continue reading
Posted in Authority and Doctrine, King Follett Discourse, Uncategorized
Tagged King Follett Discourse
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“It is the voice of a god, not of a man”
How early Mormon leader Joseph Fielding and other Mormons responded to the King Follett discourse (April 7, 1844): “I never felt more delighted with his discourse than at this time. They said at his oration, it is the voice of … Continue reading
“The fulness of his kingdom” – Mormons becoming like God
On February 25th (2014) the Mormon Church posted a new article in its Gospel Topics section: “Becoming Like God.” Deseret News says this essay accomplishes “explaining the faith’s doctrine” on the topic, and the Salt Lake Tribune likewise says it … Continue reading
The Teachings of Joseph Smith and His Apostles
The following illustration is found in the Instructor’s Guide for the current Mormon Institute manual, “The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, (Rel 211-12)” [The posted scan is from the print edition, page 110]. Found in a section … Continue reading
The Peculiar Splendors of Mormonism
Near the middle of September (2012) The New York Times posted an online commentary titled, “Why I Love Mormonism.” In it, author and professor Simon Critchley chronicled his experience with Mormonism (as a non-Mormon) that has spanned about 30 years … Continue reading
Does Mormonism still teach God the Father was once a man?
Joe Carter at The Gospel Coalition blog recently wrote a good article providing relevant FAQs in answer to the question, “Are Mormons Christian?” The first topic Mr. Carter addressed was, “What do Mormons believe about God?” His answer began this … Continue reading
Before God Was God
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
Posted in God the Father, King Follett Discourse, Lorenzo Snow
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