Tag Archives: Bruce R. McConkie

RE: Virgin Birth

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Aaron Shafovaloff

[Name withheld], I appreciate your comment, particularly about the Gospel of Luke. I 100% agree with this much: Mary’s comments seem strange and unlikely if she already had a sexual encounter. Please consider 4 reasons why I think you are … Continue reading →

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Who supplied the Y-chromosome in Jesus’ conception?

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Christianity: The Spirit created it by an effortless, touchless, omnipotent act. “That which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 1:20; cf. Luke 1:35) 100% of the DNA was mortal, and none of the DNA was transferred … Continue reading →

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“As Mormons, we worship…?”

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the Mormon.org website, visitors can learn about Joseph Smith and what he means to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Under the sub-heading, “A Martyr of the Restored Gospel,” the site says, “Joseph Smith gave … Continue reading →

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“Utter Nonsense” Presented at the April 2015 Mormon General Conference

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

It’s like an April Fools joke, but nobody’s laughing. Instead, people are scratching their heads. During the April 2015 Sunday morning General Conference session, Mormon Apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf (of the First Presidency) gave a talk that just a few … Continue reading →

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Is it wrong say Mormonism embraces a “different Jesus”?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon bishop Nate Sharp wrote a blog article aimed at “Dispelling 5 More Myths About Mormons.” I want to take a look at the first ”myth” he tackled: “Myth #1: Mormons believe in a ‘different Jesus.’ “One myth about Mormons … Continue reading →

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Bruce McConkie vs. Brigham Young

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

It’s Throwback Thursday! The following blog article originally posted at Mormon Coffee on March 6, 2006. —————— I was reading an article in the Deseret News on Saturday [March 4, 2006] that discusses the history of “The Seven Deadly Sins.” … Continue reading →

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Mormons speaking of Catholicism: Surely they jest…?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Mormon President of Ohio State University announced his retirement last week amidst controversy over his anti-Catholic remarks. Gordon Gee has a long history of “verbal gaffes,” but his recent comments about “those damn Catholics” apparently crossed the line. According … Continue reading →

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Mormonism’s Gospel of Jesus Christ An Open Book?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the 2012 book Mormons An Open Book, Written by a Mormon, What You Really Want to Know, author Anthony Sweat gets right to the point: “The gospel of Jesus Christ is this: “1. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, … Continue reading →

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Salvation and Grace

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

In The Plan of Salvation LDS author Matthew B. Brown provides his audience with an appendix “designed to direct the reader to information on the LDS view of salvation and grace.” Included (among other things) are four pages of helpful … Continue reading →

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