Category Archives: Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry

On Mockery and Mormonism

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

To my son John Caleb and daughter Lydia, I “mock” the earth in showing just how small it is compared to the wider universe, which is itself small compared to the “bigness” and beauty and power and ultimacy of God … Continue reading →

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Don’t patronize us, please

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Eric Johnson

In a 2007 General Conference talk, Seventy Gary J. Coleman referred to a story of fourteen-year-old Cortnee, the daughter of an LDS mission president, who was confused when her high school classmates questioned her Christianity. She went home and asked … Continue reading →

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EMPP

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Having a tough time discussing grace with Mormons? EMPP is my imaginary energy drink, as well as my corny acronym for making some helpful distinctions: Evidence. Are works necessary to show the evidence of faith? Yes. James 2:14-26, Matthew 7:21-23? … Continue reading →

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The Delicate Balance of Mormon Church History

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The June 2013 issue of New Era magazine (for Mormon youth) includes an article by LDS Seventy Steven E. Snow, “Balancing Church History.” The focus of the article is on warning Mormon young people about faith-challenging historical information they may … Continue reading →

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Do Mormon Apostles Believe in the Restoration?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

A little over a week ago (on April 6, 2013) Christopher Ralph at the Journey of Loyal Dissent blog posted a controversial memorandum written by author and historian Grant H. Palmer. The memo recounts details from Mr. Palmer’s “Three Meetings … Continue reading →

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The Creed of Practical Mormon Atheism

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The grand council of atheist Mormon bishops have met and codified the Creed of Practical Mormon Atheism, a list of things that both atheists and Mormons can largely affirm together: Even if Mormonism is false, it is still worth believing and … Continue reading →

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Living by the Scriptures

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

For many years the LDS Church-owned newspaper Church News included a column called “Living by the Scriptures.” This weekly column was described by the newspaper in this way: “‘Living by the Scriptures’ is another in a series of Church News … Continue reading →

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Should evangelism always suit a 21st century culture?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Eric Johnson

On Ash Wednesday, several Episcopalian priests from the San Diego, CA area went onto local street corners, putting ashes onto the heads of pedestrians. According to the article I read, this event was created so people who were too busy … Continue reading →

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“Some people think truth is more important than loyalty to a tradition.”

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

About a year ago news headlines announced that vast numbers of Mormons were leaving the Mormon Church. While that is perhaps considered old news today, for Mormons who are struggling with their faith it is very relevant. This 9-minute video, … Continue reading →

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Purposeful Blindness

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Brought to our attention by Mormon Coffee friend, Spartacus, NBC’s Rock Center aired an exposé on the Church of Scientology earlier this month. In “The Defectors,” journalist Harry Smith interviewed four former Scientologists: Haydn, Lucy and Katrina James, and Paul … Continue reading →

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