Tag Archives: Mormon Myths

The Transfiguration of Brigham Young

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

It’s Throwback Thursday! The following blog article originally posted at Mormon Coffee on August 8, 2011. —— When Joseph Smith died in June of 1844, the Mormon Church faced a succession crisis. Mormon historian Richard S. Van Wagoner explained, “Despite … Continue reading →

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Beloved rescue story is a myth. Say it ain’t so.

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

During this time of year, many Mormon youth have the opportunity to spend 4 days pulling handcarts through rugged terrain. This “pioneer trek” is a type of reenactment of the early Mormon pioneer treks across the American plains to Utah … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck Perpetuates Mormon Myths

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

Back in September of 2012 Blaze TV aired a special program wherein Glenn Beck sought to dispel the ‘biggest Mormon myths.” I watched the first segment on YouTube where Mr. Beck answered the viewer-submitted question, “We often hear the word … Continue reading →

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What’s Laughable about Mormonism?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

On August 9, 2012 the Huffington Post posted a blog co-written by documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney and LDS author Gregory Prince. The Mormon Moment – Postponed suggests that Mormonism remains enigmatic despite the intense interest about the faith currently exhibited … Continue reading →

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The Transfiguration of Brigham Young

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

When Joseph Smith died in June of 1844, the Mormon Church faced a succession crisis. Mormon historian Richard S. Van Wagoner explained, “Despite frequent kidnaping and assassination attempts, Joseph Smith established no firm policies regarding presidential succession in the event … Continue reading →

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LDS Faith-Promoting Pearl Harbor Story

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

About a year ago I heard the story for the first time. An LDS friend who was seriously questioning her chosen religion told me the story, punctuated by her confusion. If the LDS Church wasn’t of God (the conclusion she’d … Continue reading →

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