Category Archives: Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry

Metaphors for the Confusing Chaos Called Mormonism

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Suggestive theology and plausible deniability: Imagine a religion where people believed in special beings with four legs, a wagging tail, floppy ears, that barked, that was man’s best friend, that loved chasing cats, etc. And imagine if you asked them, … Continue reading →

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Ravi Zacharias on Mormonism

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Ravi Zacharias answered “Life’s Toughest Questions” at an October 2011 Q&A. This is his thoughtful response to the question, “Is Mormonism the same as Christianity?”

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Are any non-Mormons Christian?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Howard P. Kainz at First Things wrote a blog last week titled, “Mormons and Christianity: Asking the Right Questions.” Dr. Kainz reminds his readers about an article written a dozen years ago by the late Richard John Neuhaus in which … Continue reading →

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Do Mormons feel bound to Mormonism, even if it is false?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Do LDS members feel married to the Mormon religion, irrespective of whether it is true? Or put this way: If you found out that Mormonism was false, would you still feel married to the religion and that going elsewhere would … Continue reading →

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What do you think of people in your own life that are unwilling to listen to criticism?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Aaron Shafovaloff

One of the oddest things about modern culture is the tendency to criticize others for the act of criticism. Imagine a man sitting on the end of a tree branch. He looks around at others, telling them that they shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Mormons Want People to Ask Questions

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

In an article published last week in The Tennessean (31 October 2011), the journalist interviewed Latter-day Saint Emily Halverson. Emily told the reporter that in middle Tennessee, far outside the so-called Book of Mormon Belt, people are curious about Mormons … Continue reading →

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Mormon Official Equates Christianity with “a false cult”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormons believe that in 1820 a young Joseph Smith went into the woods to pray. In answer to that prayer, they believe, Joseph was visited by God the Father and Jesus Christ. Today this is called the First Vision. As … Continue reading →

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Do Mormons think Mormonism is ultimately true and important?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Mormons seem conflicted over whether their own religion is even important enough, if false, to refute. I have to wonder if there is a kind of unconscious, latent atheism or agnosticism or even nihilism in the heart of Mormons who … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Church speaks out against using pejoratives

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

With all the attention the Mormon Church is getting in the media these days, it’s not surprising that the LDS Church’s Head of Public Affairs, Michael Otterson, has come out swinging over the way Mormonism is being described. In particular, … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (3/8/11)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

After relating his conversion-to-Mormonism story consisting of feelings, miracles, and other experiences, “Ben” concluded, I had a lot of other spiritual experiences [on my mission] and over the years since then. I won’t take up any more of your time … Continue reading →

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