Category: Criticism and Contention
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Why Not Just Promote What You Believe and Not Judge Our Faith?
The following is from chapter 9 in Answering Mormons’ Questions (Kregel, 2013). To get additional help in answering LDS questions, we recommend purchasing the book. Click here to see more. Is making a judgment always wrong? If not, is it wrong to critique what Christians believe to be doctrinal error? A common proof text cited…
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Who Are You To Judge? A Look at the Impossibility of Following Through on This Statement
Note: The following was originally printed in the July/August 2019 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Many people in today’s society know very little about the Bible and its teachings. However, if there is one verse everyone knows, it has to be Matthew 7:1. In this verse Jesus says, “Judge…
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Anti-Mormons, Scribes, and Pharisees
Last month LDS blogger Adam Dreamer posted an article he titled, “9 Ways Anti-Mormons are like the Scribes and Pharisees.” His stated purpose for the article was to demonstrate “how closely the arguments of Christ’s critics match – in substance and style, if not specifics – the arguments of anti-Mormons today. The scribes and Pharisees…
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(Short) Answers to the 10 Most Common Responses I Get at Temple Open House Outreaches
Since 1993, MRM has participated in dozens of temple open house events, which is the only time when those without Mormon temple recommends are allowed to go inside a new or rededicated LDS temple and see what it looks like inside. We have found that, in recent years, more than 90% of those attending appear to…
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“Why Don’t You Take Your Ministry of Hate…”?
“Why don’t you take your ministry of hate…”? An angry writer believes that MRM is unfair by targeting Mormons rather than other religious groups and demands to know why we run a “ministry of hate.” MRM’s Sharon Lindbloom provides a succinct and gentle answer. This exchange was originally printed in the June 2008 edition of…
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Responding to Those Who Disagree
Responding to Those Who Disagree By Eric Johnson The following was originally printed in the March-April 2009 edition of Mormonism Researched. The original headline was “Mormon apostle encourages silence, not dialogue, with perceived ‘accusers.’” To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Dealing with “Contention”
Dealing with “Contention” By Eric Johnson
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“Confrontational Apologetics Versus Grace-Filled Persuasion”: A Confrontational Yet Grace-Filled Response to Dr. Glen G. Scorgie, Bethel Seminary San Diego
“Confrontational Apologetics Versus Grace-Filled Persuasion”: A Confrontational Yet Grace-Filled Response to Dr. Glen G. Scorgie, Bethel Seminary San Diego By Eric Johnson
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The Bridge or the Beehive? Mormon Apologetics in a Postmodern Age
Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson Since the time Joseph Smith, Jr., founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‐day Saints (Mormon or LDS) in 1830, Christians have recognized this organization as a heretical religion that does not represent biblical teachings. Not long after Smith’s death in 1844, Brigham Young led his followers into the Salt…
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Is Mormonism Research Ministry "Anti-Mormon"?
By Eric Johnson Listen
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Open Letter to the First Presidency Regarding the Charge of Hatred
April 4, 2007 The First Presidency The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 50 East North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84150-0002 Dear Sirs,
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The Mormon Double Standard When It Comes to Evangelism
Let’s cut to the chase. Evangelical Christianity and the Mormon Church are both very much interested in winning others to their way of thinking. On this there is no argument. The Mormon Church sends out tens of thousands of full-time missionaries to try and convince potential converts that Christianity experienced a “Great Apostasy” and that…
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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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Was Gamaliel’s Advice in Acts 5:38 Biblically Sound?
By Bill McKeever
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Is Judging Always Wrong? A Closer Look at Matthew 7:1
By Eric Johnson Are making judgment calls always wrong? If not, is it wrong to critique what Christians believe to be doctrinal error? A common proof text used by Mormons who insist that their church is above criticism is Matthew 7:1, which says, “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” “Why do you judge?” is…
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Aren’t You Just A Bunch Of Biased And Hateful Bigots Who Have Nothing Better To Do Than To Persecute Mormons?
Rather than intellectually respond to the arguments and rebuttals we present, many feel it is better to call us and our ministry derogatory names. The problem with many people who use this type of language is they have unfortunately concluded that critical analysis cannot be had without some hidden and/or evil motivation.