Category: Lying for the Lord
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Was Peter “Justified” in Denying Christ? Some Mormon Leaders Suggest Yes
Aaron ShafovaloffSome 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)
Eric JohnsonPaul 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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The Mormon Taqiyya
Eric JohnsonThe concept of “taqiyya” in Islam parallels deceptive practices within Mormonism, where church leaders often misrepresent doctrines to protect the faith’s image, prioritizing reputation over truth, and encouraging misleading communication with outsiders and potential converts.
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Lying for the Lord
Bill McKeeverIn the October 1994 Ensign article, Robert J. Matthews discusses the implications of the ninth commandment, emphasizing that withholding information or sharing half-truths can constitute lying.
