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Ask a Mormon Anything!!!
2007-11-17 15:39:00 I've created this thread to give people an opportunity to ask questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Anything goes. I'll do my best to answer the question to the best of my abilities using scripture, statements from church leadership, and my personal beliefs. Questions that cannot be answered with a simple paragraph, will be answered in a post on the blog. Questions More About: Mormon
Mormon company makes anti-Mormon calls in Iowa & New Hampshire?
2007-11-16 03:48:00 I just came across this blog post at Politico. In an apparent push poll, a research firm has called Iowa Republicans this week praising John McCain and critcizing Mitt Romney and his Mormon faith. An individual in Manchester, Iowa, contacted me on Wednesday night saying he received a call with information about McCain's military service and anti-spending record. Then there were "lots of More About: Company , Calls , New Hampshire , Hampshire
Elders Ballard & Cook Visit Editorial Boards
2007-11-08 15:07:00 From the LDS.org newsroom: Two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have completed a first round of visits to the Washington, D.C., editorial boards of major American newspapers and magazines. The visits by Elder M. Russell Ballard and Elder Quentin L. Cook are part of a series of initiatives to more clearly define the Church in the public news media at a time when its More About: Editorial , Visit , Lard
LDS Church Changes Introduction to the Book of Mormon
2007-11-08 14:48:00 Peggy Stack of the Salt Lake Tribune reports that the LDS Church has changed the introduction to the Book of Mormon , and the change they've made is one that I've hoped they would make for a few years now. A lot of members believe that every soul who was on the American continent when Columbus arrived is a decedent of the Lamanites. A lot of other members (me included) believe that there is More About: Introduction , Book of Mormon
LDS Primer: The Pre-existence
2007-11-01 19:24:00 Kathryn at the All Beliefs Discussion Forum just started a great discussion thread on the basics of the LDS doctrine and theology surrounding the pre-existence. I'd recommend checking it out if you get a chance. LDS Prim er: The Pre-existence More About: Existence
The Book of Mormon Video
2007-10-28 23:07:00 This is a great video I came across on YouTube today with paintings from the Book of Mormon put to the song "Deliver Us." More About: Video , Book of Mormon
Lee Dodd Purchases Foru.ms
2007-10-13 18:26:00 I reviewed the website foru.ms a few months ago and gave it a pretty poor review. To be honest, it has surprised me over the past few months. The site has become more open and, although it is still overflowing with anti-Mormons, the owner has allowed LDS members to moderate a forum for discussion about LDS topics (called a "community"). A pretty Christian move, if you ask me. That may change in More About: Dodd , Hase
There Is No Question that Mormons Are Christian
2007-10-12 20:49:00 I was so impressed with the recent talk by LDS Apostle, Jeffery R. Holland, entitled "The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent." Elder Holland outlined an outstanding case for why the LDS view of God represents the New Testament teachings about Jesus Christ and the Godhead. In my mind, he left no question as to whether or not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints More About: Christian , Question , Mormons , Mons
A Mormon president? by Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp
2007-10-09 21:28:00 It isnt' very often that I read an article written by someone who isn't a member of the LDS Church and find myself nodding my head. The article "A Mormon President ? The LDS Difference" by Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp (published in The Christian Century) may be one of the few times I've actually thought that the author "gets" what it means to be a Mormons. More About: Resident
LDS Church Official Apology for Mountain Meadows Massacre
2007-09-12 04:22:00 Elder Henry B. Eyring's remarks at the Mountain Meadows Massacre Sesquicentennial on Sept. 11, in Washington County, Utah. Dear Friends- I speak today, by assignment, on behalf of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In so doing, I express their appreciation for the invitation to participate on this program. It is important and appropriate that we meet More About: Official , Apology
MormonsExposed.com
2007-09-11 06:01:00 My first reaction to seeing MormonsExposed.com was, "huh?" My next reaction was to laugh. I'm certain that many of the more conservative members of the LDS Church will scoff at the idea of this calendar, but I find it pretty funny. The website design is cool also (although, I can't see myself spending a lot of time on it). However you feel, their intentions seem noble: The Men on a Mission More About: Mons
Is Evolution & Mormonism Compatible?
2007-09-06 06:11:00 A few years ago while on my mission, a companion and I got into a fairly heated discussion on whether evolution was compatible with the gospel. I said that there was no possible way that evolution could exist and the gospel be true. My companion believed otherwise. After discussing it for a while, and realizing that we would never agree, I announced that if I ever became convinced that evolution More About: Evolution , Mormonism , Compatible
BYU vs. Arizona - September 1, 2007
2007-09-03 18:34:00 Looks like the Cougars might have another great year! Here's a recap video from their game against Arizona . Now let's see what they can do at UCLA. More About: September , Izon
Peek Inside a Mormon Temple - Videos!
2007-09-01 21:12:00 The inside of Mormon temples is a mystery to many. This is simply because once they are dedicated, only those with a temple recommend are allowed to enter. This allows members of the LDS Church to create a "sacred space" where they can worhsip and make covenants. The interior of temples isn't a secret. Before a temple opens, the church will let the community go through and see everything. Once More About: Videos , Temple , Inside , Peek
ChristianForums.com (a.k.a. "Foru.ms") Ain't So Christian
2007-08-29 15:27:00 Note: At the request of some of my readers, I'm expanding my site review to include more details and information. Feedback is appreciated! Christian Forums.com (now known as "foru.ms") was started in 2001 and claims to be the "world's largest online forums community website." It is a Christian community with chat, message boards, and social networking. I first signed up for Christian Forums
Historical Inaccuracies in September Dawn
2007-08-24 20:18:00 Well, the movie September Dawn is coming out today and critics are pretty united on the fact that the movie is awful. I don't know if the actors have an agenda, but I'm certain that the writers and producers do. I haven't seen the movie and won't see the movie. Not only do I not want to give my money to support the trash, but I also don't want to waste my time. There's plenty of historically More About: Historical , Accu
New Websites Added
2007-08-24 06:52:00 I've recently added a couple of websites to the search engine. Check them out if you get a chance! All About Mormons - Website with information on the truth about what Mormons believe. Addresses common misconceptions about Mormonism. RomneyExperience.com - Blog that discusses Mormonism and Mitt Romney's presidential campaign. Keep the suggestions coming! I know there's a lot more great More About: Websites
"As man is, God once was. As God is, man may become."
2007-08-24 06:26:00 The other day someone quoted the infamous "As man is, God once was. Yada, yada, yada.." quote from Lorenzo Snow. I realized that I never had heard the quote in context, so I went around digging for the original source of the text. Now, I don't know if this is the first time he said it, but this is what I was able to find: The speaker [Lorenzo Snow] mentioned some of his experiences in the
"The Worst Ten Weeks of My Life"
2007-07-20 03:51:00 This week my cousin entered the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo to start training for his mission. I was driving past the center today on the way to work and got to thinking about my experience in the MTC. It was almost ten years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. People who have never been on a mission often ask what the MTC is like. I always have the same response: "It More About: Life , My Life , Weeks
The LDS Church & Organ Donation / Transplants
2007-07-18 05:31:00 I was recently asked what the church's position on organ donation was and, since I'd never really thought about it, I decided to do some research and find out. My initial impression was that it was a personal choice. Most things in the LDS Church are. I was right. In the February 1988 Ensign, this topic was featured in the "I Have a Question" section. Cecil O. Samuelson, the current BYU More About: Donation , Organ Donation , Tran , Organ
Elder Bruce R. McConkie's Final Testimony of Jesus Christ
2007-07-13 00:57:00 Shortly before his death (13 days to be exact), Elder Bruce R. McConkie gave one of the more memorable testimonies of Christ ever given from a pulpit in the Tabernacle. I came across a story from his wife on how this talk came about. You can read it at Mormonhaven.com. I realized after reading this that I had never personally seen this talk - at least that I can remember. I was still in primary More About: Jesus , Jesus Christ , Final
LDS Church Ordered to Disclose Financial Records
2007-07-12 15:13:00 A court in Oregon has ordered the LDS Church to disclose its financial information as part of a $45 million sexual abuse case. The case comes about because a home teacher molested one of the boys from a family that he was assigned to home teach. I don't really see why the church should be held accountable for every action of its members, but I haven't seen the details of the case yet so I'll More About: Financial , Disclose , Records , Cord
St. George likely named after an LDS apostle
2007-07-11 02:09:00 This was an interesting article from the Deseret News. Who is "Saint George "? Located in the heart of Utah's Dixie, the city of St. George is currently one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. But who is the city named after, and why is "Saint" affixed to this name? Most historians agree on the same name origination for St. George, Utah, but there is an alternate version out there More About: Apostle
On Becoming Gods (Part 1) - What the Scriptures Say
2007-07-07 19:21:00 One of the more controversial doctrines of Mormonism is the idea that man has the potential to become like our Heavenly Father. This idea of deification, known as exaltation by Latter-day Saints, leads to a lot of speculation by the members of the church on what is involved in becoming a god. It also leads to critisism from some that this doctrine is not supported by the Bible. While it is true More About: Part , Gods , Scriptures
Finally, the truth comes out...and it ain't pretty
2007-07-04 20:46:00 Mitt Romney's running for president. He is a successful businessman, a leader of the 2002 Olympics, a former Massachusetts governor, and *gasp* a Mormon. Most of the country would say, "so what?" But not the Evangelical leadership. They have serious problems with a Mormon presidential candidate. Most of the country is scratching their heads, trying to figure out why they have such a huge More About: Truth , Finally , Pretty , Ally , Ruth
The German Apostle - Dieter Uchdorf
2007-07-04 15:17:00 I first heard Elder Urchdorf speak while I was serving a mission in Germ an y. At that time, I had a strong impression that he would someday be an Apostle . In fact, just before he was sustained, my grandma asked me who I thought the next two Apostles would be. I responded that I felt they would be Elder Bednar and Elder Uchdorf! Anyway, the press about the church in Europe isn't always friendly, More About: The G , Dorf
Kathleen Flake - Bound For Glory
2007-06-29 20:46:00 A few weeks ago I commented that the greated lie told by some in Christianity is that if you don't subscribe to their beliefs that you are damned to an eternal hell. My favorite aspect of LDS theology is the idea that anyone, regardless of the opportunities or experiences in this life, will have the opportunity to be "saved." Kathleen Flak e, an LDS commentator at the Washington Post's On Faith More About: Bound , Glory , Flake
The OnlyMormon.com Newsletter
2007-06-29 04:19:00 Some of you may have noticed that I recently added a newsletter to OnlyMormon.com. As soon as I've got enough subscribers that make it worth the time, I'll issue the first newsletter - hopefully this will be in July! Anyway, the newsletter will certainly evolve over time, but it will have the same mission as the OnlyMormon.com website - to connect people with accurate and uplifting information More About: Newsletter , The O
Goodbye to YouTube...
2007-06-28 03:28:00 I've been posting some links to YouTube videos on my blog for the past few weeks. I enjoyed being able to share these videos with the readers and there are some great videos available. Unfortunately, YouTube has quietly implemented a new "feature" on the videos that forces you to display their "related videos" when the video is done playing. This wouldn't be such a problem if YouTube could More About: Youtube , Goodbye
The Death of Joseph Smith
More articles from this author:2007-06-28 01:58:00 Today is the anniversary of Joseph Smith 's death. He was a wonderful prophet who endured many things to build up the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here is how Richard Bushman described the events leading up to Joseph Smith 's death in his biography Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling. In Carthage, the friendly jailer had moved the prisoners into his own upstairs bedroom, a room More About: Death 1, 2, 3 |
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