Category Archives: Nature of Man

Prince of Angels, Brother of Jesus

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Gregory J. Krieg wrote a blog for ABC News titled, “Mormons! The Least You Should Know.” Mr. Krieg, writing from a political perspective, laments the misinformation on Mormonism that appears online, and wants people to be better informed about the … 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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New Mormon manual promotes doctrine that “has no functioning place” in present day Mormonism

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Aaron Shafovaloff

What Gordon B. Hinckley said is “just a couplet”…      What BYU professors say is a thing of the past…           What Richard Mouw says we should apologize over… Is what the new 2012 Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society Sunday Curriculum manual … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (10/24/2011)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Thank you for taking the time to document exactly what it is Mormons believe verses the Bible. I am married to a Mormon. I am a Christian and stand firm by the tenets of the Faith exactly as you have … Continue reading →

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Mormon Professors Confuse Doctrine and Rumor

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

If I want to know what Mormonism teaches about human beings becoming Gods and creating worlds, should I ask a Mormon? Last month (October 2011) New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd asked the planet question of two Mormons: Richard Bushman, … Continue reading →

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“I am God, and not man”

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Aaron Shafovaloff

“He makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” (Matthew 5:45) “I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee…” (Hosea 11:9) … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Mormonism

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Eric Johnson

Mormon author Orson Scott Card recently wrote a piece in the Mormon Times called “Gospel has no place for ‘mysteries’ ” (10/14/2010). In his mind, Christians who use the word “mystery” when confronted with an issue that is impossible to … Continue reading →

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Something Wrong Within Us

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

I read an article by Kelly M. Kapic titled, “simul iustus et peccator” (“at once justified and sinner”) which, among other things, addressed the sorry condition of the human heart. Dr. Kapic wrote, “Something is wrong not simply ‘out there’ … Continue reading →

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Gods and Goddesses, Kings and Queens

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

In November 2004 Dr. Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Seminary, spoke in front of a packed house at the Mormon Tabernacle on Temple Square. Dr. Mouw apologized for the way evangelicals had borne “false witness” about the teachings of Mormonism. … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Doctrine of Materiality

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

On May 21, 1845 an article on the nature of God, man, and angels appeared in the LDS publication the “Prophet.” Understood to have been written by the editor, LDS Apostle Parley P. Pratt, the article was reprinted in the … Continue reading →

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