Category Archives: Baptism for the Dead

New Mormon Temple In the News

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

As the Mormon Church gears up for the opening of its new temple in Carmel, Indiana, local news sources are letting residents know what to expect once they have a Mormon temple in their region. I’m guessing that the Church … Continue reading →

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What is Mormonism?

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last week it was discovered that when Google search engine users typed, “What is Mormonism?” into the search box, the answer provided was this: “Mormonism is a religion that denies the deity of Jesus Christ. In this religion, He is … Continue reading →

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Mormonism and Visitations from the Dead

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

People who have died are very important to members of the Mormon Church. The dead are a very important aspect of the Mormon gospel. The sixth President of the Church, Joseph F. Smith, taught, “We will not finish our work … Continue reading →

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Mormons Still Baptizing Deceased Holocaust Victims

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

This should come as no surprise. Researcher Helen Radkey has recently discovered records in the Mormon Church’s genealogical database indicating that proxy baptisms for deceased holocaust victims continues, despite promises—and even formal agreements—consented to by the LDS Church. The latest … Continue reading →

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To Baptize for the Dead…or not?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Eric Johnson

It’s a saga that’s 16 years in the making, with the story line that goes something like this: The Jewish community is up in arms because they find out the Mormons are being baptized in proxy for deceased Holocaust victims, … Continue reading →

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Everyone Needs LDS Temple Ordinances

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

Researcher Helen Radkey has discovered what she believes to be records for proxy temple ordinances performed on behalf of Mary (Jesus’ mother), Jesus Christ, and Mary Magdalene. Ms. Radkey writes, “’Mary Mother of Jesus,’ the spouse of ‘Joseph’ ‘of the … Continue reading →

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“Saving Ordinance” Demoted to “Symbolic Gesture”?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

You’ve probably heard about the current flap over the apparently unauthorized LDS proxy baptism of President Barak Obama’s deceased mother. People are offended on both sides of the issue. We’ve discussed this topic here on Mormon Coffee a couple of … Continue reading →

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“Mormon victims of the Holocaust”

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church is in trouble – again – with the Jewish community over the Church’s continuing posthumous baptisms of Jewish Holocaust victims. (See here and here for background on the 13 year struggle regarding this issue.) Monday (November 10, … Continue reading →

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Catholic Parish Registers Off-Limits to LDS Church

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Catholic News Service (CNS) reported last week on an April 2008 Vatican directive sent to Catholic dioceses throughout the world. In the letter, Catholic bishops are instructed to prohibit Latter-day Saints from microfilming and digitizing information contained in parish registers. … Continue reading →

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Will Pope Benedict become a Mormon after he dies?

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

So reads the headline of a recent Reuters article written by Religion Editor Tom Heneghan. The article, which discusses the Mormon practice of baptism for the dead, appeared today on the Reuters web site. PARIS (Reuters) – Pope Benedict was … Continue reading →

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