Category: Mormonism
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Liberty University and the Glenn Beck Saga (Part 2)
Liberty University’s controversial decision to invite Glenn Beck, a Mormon, as a convocation speaker raised concerns regarding the institution’s reputation and potential confusion among students about religious beliefs, prompting calls for a reassessment of speaker policies.
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Liberty University and the Glenn Beck Saga (Part 1)
Eric, a parent of a Liberty University graduate, discusses Glenn Beck’s controversial appearance at a recent convocation, arguing it may confuse students and compromise the university’s message on faith and openness amidst public criticism.
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An Open Response Letter to Glenn Beck…From a “Monster”
An open letter response to an article on Glenn Beck’s website titled “A Land of Monsters’: Beck Fires Back at Those Attacking Liberty University for Inviting Him to Speak,” which he posted on May 20, 2014.
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Book Review: American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam’s new 2014 book may be very helpful to many readers who may not know very much about Mormonism, let alone the facts surrounding the death of Mormonism’s founder Joseph Smith at the hands of an angry mob at the Carthage Jail in 1844. See the review of American Crucifixion here.
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The Million Dollar Question: Is Mormonism Christian?
On April 25, 2014, political commentator Glenn Beck spoke at Liberty University’s convocation and explained,
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Joseph Smith and Romans 4:5
Joseph Smith revised the Bible. Some say he “corrected” it. The resulting volume is known as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) or the Inspired Version. My Mormon edition of the King James Version of the Bible (1989) includes seventeen pages of JST “excerpts too lengthy for inclusion in footnotes” at the back of the book.…
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What Glenn Beck Didn’t Explain at the 4/25/14 Convocation Talk at Liberty University
On April 25, 2014, Glenn Beck spoke at Liberty University, addressing students about faith while blending his Mormon beliefs with Christian messages. His appearance raised concerns about confusing theological distinctions and unclear communication of doctrines.
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Gospel Topics Essay: First Vision Accounts
A good Mormon will be able to explain Smith’s supposed vision of God the Father and Jesus. As part of the Gospel Topics Essay, Joseph Smith’s First Vision account is described and defended by the LDS Church. But what about the different accounts that provided contradictory details? Did Smith see angels or did he see God…
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Are Mormons and Muslims Apples and Oranges?
When it comes to stereotypical caricatures, Islam and Mormonism could very well be the two religions most misunderstood in the Western world. Understanding the mindsets of both the Muslim and the Mormon is necessary if the Christian hopes to reach out effectively to them with the gospel. This article first appeared in the Christian Research…
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Mormonism: Christian, Cult, or ???
In recent years, many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, or Mormons) have demanded that they be considered Christians. Thus, it can become very difficult for Christian laypeople to grasp the inherent differences unless one is familiar with how the common vocabulary is defined in a Mormon context. So, should…
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A Counter-Creed to “Practical Mormonism Atheism”
Practical Mormon Atheism The Contraries 1 Even if Mormonism is false, it is still worth believing and ought not be refuted. Mormonism, if false, ought not be “left alone”, but ought to be refuted and engaged and deconstructed. 2 Faith is ultimately irrational. Faith is partly but vitally rooted in evidence that can be publicly…
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Mormons and Muslims Similar in Many Ways
Back in 2005 Robert Velarde and Eric Johnson co-wrote an article for the CRI Journal comparing Mormons and Muslims. The authors looked at four areas of differences (i.e., views of Creation, God, Jesus, and humankind’s final state) and four areas of similarities (i.e., origins, scripture, restoration, and the human condition). In 2008 the Los Angeles…
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Mormon Apostle’s Definition Disqualifies All but Latter-Day Saints As “Christian”
Mormon apostle’s definition disqualifies all but Latter-day Saints as “Christian” By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the January-February 2013 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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The Salvific Role of Joseph Smith
The Salvific Role of Joseph Smith By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the Nov-Dec 2012 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Could the Mormon Church End Up Like the Worldwide Church of God?
Could the Mormon Church end up like the Worldwide Church of God? By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the May-June 2011 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Does the Mormon’s Personal Testimony Prove the LDS Church Is True?
Latter-day Saints generally believe their ability to discern doctrinal truth comes through a “personal testimony,” which is also known as a “burning in the bosom.” There are several passages Mormons reference, but most prominent is James 1:5 in the New Testament. This was a pivotal verse for Mormonism’s founder Joseph Smith, who claimed that he…
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You’ve Strengthened My Testimony
You’ve strengthened my testimony By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the Nov-Dec 2010 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Joseph Smith’s Aberrational Marriage Habits
The following was originally printed in the Nov-Dec 2010 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith introduced the doctrine of polygamy to his followers, and led the way by example, wedding over 30 females. According to LDS author and researcher Todd Compton, the ages of Smith’s wives…