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Tag Archives: Idolatry
The Danger of Mormon Idolatry
In October (2014) Mormon blogger Jana Riess wrote about the “shadow side” of Mormonism: the “tendency to idolize – as in actually make idols of – the men who run our church. An idol is anything we use as a … Continue reading
From the Mailbag (Isaiah and Idols)
Hello Sharon, Now, Isaiah 43:10-11. It looks so simple and clear when you read it, but can it have MORE than one LOGICAL interpretation? If you ask me, I will tell you that YES!…in the Bible gods sometimes mean … Continue reading
Posted in God the Father, Nature of God
Tagged Idolatry, Idols, Isaiah 43:10, One True God
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Substantially Correct (part 2)
Last Monday (7 February 2011) I wrote about the first half of Daniel Peterson’s article, “God’s sheep recognize his voice” in which Dr. Peterson argues for the idea that Mormons (Mormonism) do not really reject non-Mormon religious experiences and doctrines. … Continue reading
Posted in God the Father, Nature of God
Tagged Daniel Peterson, Doctrine, Idolatry, Nature of God
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How the Gospel Confronts Idolatry
“You can’t really administer the gospel in a life-changing way unless you also, like Paul always did, discern and expose and challenge the idols of your place… If you’re trying to communicate the gospel to anybody you need to know … Continue reading