Author: Bill McKeever
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Comments from Pastors
Dr. Gary Coombs – Missions Pastor for Shadow Mountain Community Church, El Cajon, CA — “On behalf of the pastoral staff and congregation of Shadow Mountain Community Church, I would like to recommend to you Bill McKeever, along with his ministry with Mormonism Research Ministry. We consider Bill to be very sound in his doctrine…
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Hearing Both Sides of the Issue
By Bill McKeever Proverbs 18:17 tells us, “He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.”
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Should Christians Witness at Mormon Events?
By Bill McKeever Many people who attend Christian churches see no problem with foreign missionaries exposing paganism and false doctrine by handing out literature and witnessing in public places. However, for some strange reason, some of these same people have a problem with Christians exposing false doctrine in a similar manner here in the United…
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“I Feel a Spirit of Contention!”
By Bill McKeever It is not uncommon for Latter-day Saints to accuse Christians of having a “spirit of contention” when their doctrinal inconsistencies are being discussed. Such a rebuke is meant to make it appear that the Christian is somehow not exhibiting a Christ-like attitude and/or not playing fair. Being accused of being contentious should…
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Ask an Elder?
One of our readers wrote to say that we at MRM are like the “Consumer Product Safety Commission for Christians.” This compliment says a lot since it is our goal to closely examine the teachings of the LDS Church so that Christians (and Mormons) can make an informed decision when it comes to the Mormon…
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Don’t Let the Badge Intimidate You
I have often said that the modern missionary system advocated by the LDS Church is an ingenious idea. Though the popular slogan “every member a missionary” calls on all members to actively proclaim the Mormon faith, tens of thousands of men and women serve full-time positions in a short-term capacity. Most are young people in their late…
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Doctrine and Heritage
Many Latter-day Saints value their faith due to heritage rather than doctrine. Emotional ties prevent them from leaving, despite recognizing issues. Understanding this can foster patience in discussions.
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Are Feelings a Good Source for Truth?
By Bill McKeever
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Tithing by Coercion
By Bill McKeever Most people would be offended at any organization which teaches that in order to escape damnation, giving of your financial means is mandatory. Yet, this is exactly what Mormonism teaches.
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Why Do Some Latter-day Saints Dislike Being Called Mormon?
By Bill McKeever Have you ever had a Latter-day Saint get upset at you when you used the term “Mormon” to describe either them or the LDS Church? We have noticed that this has become more and more of a response by those we attempt to share the Gospel with.
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The Faith of Brigham Young
Compiled by Bill McKeever
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Mormonism and Evolution
By Bill McKeever On May 22, 2000, a reader in the Salt Lake Tribune took BYU assistant professor Randy Bennett to task for insisting that all modern creatures had a common ancestor. The reader claimed that this was inconsistent since the LDS Church, with its doctrine of the pre-existence, has traditionally taught that man was…
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Angels and Humans
By Bill McKeever The concept of heavenly beings known as angels is contained within the theology in both Mormonism and historic Christianity. To question the existence of such beings is to question the integrity of Christ Himself, who confirmed the existence of angels when He mentioned “angels in heaven” (Matthew 22:30) as well as “the…
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An American Garden of Eden?
The passage of time has probably made it impossible to know exactly where the Garden of Eden was located. While admitting that no theory comes without difficulties, Dr. Roland K. Harrison, professor of Old Testament at Wycliffe College, Toronto, writes, “On the basis of currently available information it would appear that the one that locates…
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The Journal of Discourses – Mere Opinions or Eternal Truth?
By Bill McKeever
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The Disneyland Hearse – Was it Brigham’s?
By Bill McKeever For several years it has been rumored that the horse-drawn hearse that sits in front of the haunted mansion at Disneyland was the same hearse that carried Brigham Young, Mormonism’s second president. It is a popular myth, but a myth nonetheless.
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Bruce McConkie: Respected General Authority or Theological Hack?
By Bill McKeever
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Testimony of Bill McKeever
Though I was never a member of the LDS Church, I did grow up in an area of southern California that has a high LDS population. Many of the friends I had in school were members of the LDS Church so it was natural that I would have close contact with them. I don’t recall…