Category Archives: Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith vs Jesus Christ

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Joseph ordained with hands, but Jesus authorized by his words. Joseph tampered with God’s word, but Jesus preserved God’s word. Joseph boasted over his church, but Jesus died for his church. Joseph re-introduced the Aaronic priesthood, but Jesus rendered it … Continue reading →

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The Peculiar Splendors of Mormonism

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 →

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Legends of Joseph

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Visiting the Nauvoo, Illinois area this week, I took a tour of Carthage Jail on Tuesday. Many thanks to Sister B. for accommodating my arrival after hours (new winter hours close the site at 4:00 p.m.). I did not get … Continue reading →

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Unwise Choices Lead Mormons to Disillusionment

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon apostle Quentin L. Cook spoke Saturday morning (6 October 2012) at General Conference using Alma 5:26 as his text. In this Book of Mormon passage Alma asks those people who have believed in Christ and pledged to follow Him … Continue reading →

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To Hell with My Friends

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In studying Revelation chapter 14 recently I have taken some time to think about the contrast between heaven and hell. John’s vision presents a heaven filled with a multitude of redeemed people—together. They are portrayed as resting from their labors, … Continue reading →

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Nauvoo Women: An Overlooked History of the Mormon Relief Society

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

This year (2011) Mormon ladies have been learning about the history of the Church’s Relief Society, said to be “the Lord’s organization for woman.” Julie B. Beck, the Relief Society general president wrote that “understanding our history is not only … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith as a Sexual Predator

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The downloadable file for this video is available here. I encourage you to repost it elsewhere on YouTube, Facebook, etc. Referenced article here. See also: WivesOfJosephSmith.org Amorous Advances by the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith and Polygamy

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The Death of the Mormon Prophet

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

On June 27, 1844 Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet was shot and killed while imprisoned at Carthage Jail in Illinois. Bill McKeever explains the greater historical context of this event in “The Untold Story of the Death of Joseph Smith.”

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The Dark Side of a Dark Doctrine

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Canadian Supreme Court (British Columbia) is currently hearing a case on the constitutionality of Canada’s polygamy laws. On December 2 (2010) the court heard testimony from Utah clinical psychologist Dr. Lawrence Beall, who described the “dark side” of polygamy … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Smart a Victim of Mormonism?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

The trial of ex-Mormon-turned-Prophet Brian David Mitchell is well underway, and garnering attention outside of the US. Mitchell, you may recall, abducted 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart in 2002, insisting that she was to become his second (plural) wife. Mitchell and his … Continue reading →

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