Category Archives: Mormon Leaders

The Deception and Fall of Apostle Albert Carrington

Posted on October 6, 2011 by grindael

In a Note I recently wrote for my Facebook Page Mormon & LDS Facts, I detail what I’ve called “The deception and fall of Mormon Apostle Albert Carrington.” The Note can be found in its entirety here. (Update: This Note … Continue reading →

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Can Thomas Monson say Jesus sinned and still be a true prophet?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Aaron interviews Steve, a Mormon Apologist (formerly known as Rommelator on YouTube) outside of Temple Square. In this 11 minute video Aaron and Steve discuss the question of how far a Mormon prophet can go and yet still be a … Continue reading →

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Murder Among Mormons

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

“On October 15, 1985, a pipe bomb wrapped with nails exploded in the hands of Steve Christensen, a young Salt Lake City businessman. Two hours later, a similar bomb shattered the calm of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the … Continue reading →

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Romney’s and Huntsman’s “pastors” on historic Christianity

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last week Deseret News published an article titled, “Michele Bachmann’s pastor on Mormonism.” The article notes that outspokenly Christian presidential-hopeful Michele Bachmann has not said what she thinks of Mormonism (the religion of two of her political opponents), but the … Continue reading →

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Mormons believe A Study in Scarlet is inaccurate

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Following the complaint of a student’s mother, the Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, has been reviewed and removed from a Virginia school district’s sixth-grade reading list as age-inappropriate. It isn’t because the archaic writing style may prove difficult … Continue reading →

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The Transfiguration of Brigham Young

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

When Joseph Smith died in June of 1844, the Mormon Church faced a succession crisis. Mormon historian Richard S. Van Wagoner explained, “Despite frequent kidnaping and assassination attempts, Joseph Smith established no firm policies regarding presidential succession in the event … 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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How Well Do You Know Mormon Church Leaders of the Past?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last month (March 2011) Ensign magazine included a challenge titled “How Well Do You Know Our Church Leaders?” It consisted of 15 details from the lives of the 15 current Prophets, Seers and Revelators of the LDS Church. Readers were … Continue reading →

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Are Their Words Really Scripture?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last week Eric Johnson blogged here on the topic of following the prophet and personal revelation. He cited a recent Salt Lake Tribune article by Peggy Fletcher Stack titled, “Are Leaders Infallible? LDS Faithful are Admonished to ‘Follow the Prophet.’” … Continue reading →

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