Category: Mormon Culture
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Was Peter “Justified” in Denying Christ? Some Mormon Leaders Suggest Yes
Some Mormon leaders and influential voices suggest that Peter may have heeded “protective counsel” from Jesus himself.
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A Review of Lying for the Lord (Lynn Kenneth Packer)
Paul H. Dunn, a charismatic LDS general authority, captivated audiences with heroic tales of baseball stardom and wartime valor. Lynn Packer’s exposé reveals them as fabrications.
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What an “Exalted” Mormon Will Never Be Able To Say
Note: The following was originally printed in the July/August 2024 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Published 9/26/2024 When the attributes of the God of the Bible are examined, it can be done within the context of “always.” For example, when Hebrews 6:18 says “it is impossible for God to lie,”…
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Why Still Use the Shorthand, “Mormon”?
A commenter asks, “Why don’t you guys start calling us latter-day Saints instead of Mormons? oh wait, it’s because you don’t respect us.” Most of the time it’s just easier to use two syllables. It’s not out of disrespect. There are also plenty who still don’t mind being called Mormons. This was culturally acceptable only…
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Mormonism’s “We’re Not Weird” Campaign
Once upon a time The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints freely identified itself as being different. In 1976, the man who became the church’s 15th president wrote, “Suffice it to say that [the LDS church’s] theology, its organization, and its practices are in many respects entirely unique among today’s Christian denominations” (Gordon B. Hinckley, What of…
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Why Are LDS Members Applauded for Being Deceptive?
Posted 4/28/22 Note: The following was originally printed in the March/April 2022 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Seventeenth President Nelson announced on August 16, 2018 how the Lord “impressed on my mind the importance of the name he has revealed for his church.” Speaking in general conference a few months…
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Why Do Latter-day Saints Fold Their Arms When they Pray?
Typically members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pray with folded arms. There is nothing found in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, or Pearl of Great Price that commands or even suggests such a position when offering prayer. For that matter, there is nothing in the Bible that commands Christians…
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Should a Christian school allow a Mormon student to enroll?
Posted 8/15/2021 A disclaimer. For 17 years I was employed at a private Christian school in Southern California, teaching classes in English, Bible, journalism, and yearbook as well as ESL Bible. For the last 6 years at the school (2005-2010), I served as the Bible department head. The experience was awesome and I loved my…
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Do Nicknames for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Offend Jesus?
In 2018, Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, claimed that Jesus is offended whenever shortcut terms are used in reference to the church, its teachings, or its people. The “style guide” was also revised to advise against using the terms “LDS,” “Mormon,” and “Mormonism.” Speaking at…
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A Revelation From God? Refraining From Using “LDS,” “Mormon” Demanded by Nelson
Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, made a claim that God personally revealed to him how “LDS,” “Mormon,” “Mormonism,” and other nicknames referring to the church, the religion and its adherents are offensive to God. Nelson first explained this revelation on August 16, 2018 where he…
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Something Crucial is Missing from the Mormon Church’s Official Name
In August the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alerted the world to a revelation he received regarding the name of his church. Commonly referred to as the Mormon Church or the LDS Church, President Nelson explained that the use of these nicknames was incorrect and in order to conform to…
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Russell M. Nelson Draws a Line in the Sand Over “LDS” and “Mormon” Describing His Church and People
Bill McKeever is interviewed on this topic on Issues, Etc on 8/17/18 On August 16th, 2018, President Russell M. Nelson, the top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, made an authoritative statement in an article titled “The Name of the Church” located at mormonnewsroom.org. The official statement read: The Lord has…
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Should I allow my child to visit a Mormon church service?
For more information on this topic concerning whether adults should visit a Mormon Church service, listen to a Viewpoint on Mormonism podcast that aired Feb. 6, 2017 titled Should I Visit a Mormon Church Service? Article summary When a Christian child is invited to attend a friend’s church service at a local LDS chapel, the parent…
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Affinity Fraud and Escaping the Snare of the Devil
Last week Deseret News ran a two-part report on affinity fraud, a type of scam that relies on cultural connections to lull victims into a false sense of security. Utah has been called the “fraud capital” of the U.S. because Mormons, who are the resident majority, are often persuaded to trust anyone who claims…
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Utah: The Gullible and their Money Being Soon Parted
Listen to a 2-part Viewpoint on Mormonism podcast originally airing May 27-28, 2019 titled Utah Scams Part 1 Part 2 Listen to a 5-part Viewpoint on Mormonism podcast originally airing July 25-29, 2016 titled Affinity Fraud in Utah Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Fraud. Despite the fact that more than half of all residents in…
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The Role of the LDS Church in Utah’s Politics: An Insider’s Look
By Carl Wimmer, Former Utah state legislator Editor’s Note: The following was originally printed in the May/June 2015 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Page 126 of the LDS Church manual titled Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith cites the sixth president of the Mormon Church as saying, “The Church does not engage…
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Utah Needs More Church Planters, Especially in the Rural Parts of the State
The number of quality Christian churches for people to attend in the state of Utah is deficient. Some people in the rural parts of the state have to go many miles to find a biblically-centered church to attend. Therefore, those who are considering church planting ought to consider coming to Utah and finding a town…
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Do I Need To Submit a Letter of Resignation to the Mormon Church? (And How Do I Do It?)
Upon leaving the Mormon Church, every Latter-day Saint needs to determine whether or not to have his/her name taken off the church rolls. Should this be done? How does this process work?
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Friendshipping and Dating in the Mormon Culture
Just what is “friendshipping”? And is dating ever used by Latter-day Saints to proselytize?