Category: Mormonism
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Pushing the Temple (and Tithing) on the People
In the last General Conference held in April 2011, three leaders of the LDS Church made a concerted effort to reiterate the importance of the temple. Saying that three new LDS temples were announced at the conference and 26 others under construction, President Thomas S. Monson declared on April 2, “If you have not yet…
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Another Joseph Smith Offshoot: The New Organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
By Eric JohnsonIn recent times, dozens of new splinter groups claiming to be the true followers of Joseph Smith have cropped up, including a number who practice polygamy. There have also been many factions from the former RLDS Church. One such group formed in 2005 is called The New Organization of the Church of Jesus…
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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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“Following the Prophet” = “Continuing Personal Revelation”
Over the past few years, I have read plenty of material written by faithful Latter-day Saints (none of whom have very high authority in the church) who insist that their leaders are not infallible and that LDS individuals must rely on “personal revelation” to confirm the official teachings coming from Salt Lake City. Nice try,…
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Christopher Nemelka – The Reincarnated Hyrum Smith?
By Bill McKeever He is the head of the Wordwide United Foundation, an organization that claims it alone has the solution to worldwide poverty and inequality. But this claim pales in comparison to Christopher Marc Nemelka’s belief that he is the reincarnated Hyrum Smith, the brother of Mormonism’s founder, Joseph Smith. Nemelka insists that while working…
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Too Little Time, Too Much to Do
On October 8th, 1854 Brigham Young delivered a conference discourse in Salt Lake City. After making several preliminary remarks to the congregation he said, “I think these preliminaries will satisfy me, and I feel prepared to take my text: it is the words of Jesus Christ, but where they are in the Bible I cannot…
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Missing the Point
During the April 2010 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Second Counselor in the First Presidency) talked about Mormons being the “hands” of Christ. Mr. Uchtdorf provided lots of good ideas on how people can (and should) emulate Christ by embracing, comforting, serving and loving one…
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Daniel Peterson Isn’t Sure if Muhammad Was a False Prophet
Apparently for Daniel Peterson—Mormonism’s most prominent living apologist who is also the leading LDS scholar on Islam—denying that Jesus is the Lord and Savior who died on the cross and rose from the dead isn’t enough to make one a false prophet. He writes, “I’m not sure whether Muhammad was a prophet or not.” Yes, he really…
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Questions for Glenn Beck
The debate over Christians forming political alliances with other faiths was highlighted by Glenn Beck at the “Restoring Honor Rally,” raising questions about his beliefs.
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George P. Lee dies
On Wednesday, July 28, former LDS Seventy George P. Lee, a Navajo, died at the age of 67 due to health problems. Lee was best known for being the first Native American LDS General Authority, being commissioned at the age of 32 in 1975. The up-and-coming star was the poster child for Spencer Kimball’s “campaign…
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The Not-So Mormon Soteriology of Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck, a Mormon, discussed individual salvation on his show, contrasting it with Black liberation theology and traditional Mormon teachings. He emphasized salvation through grace and a personal relationship with Jesus, challenging conventional LDS beliefs.
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1835 D&C 101
ON MARRIAGE.
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Joseph Smith’s Death Not Inherently Significant?
As part of a discussion here at Mormon Coffee about Joseph Smith’s alleged “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter” comment, one of our Mormon commenters wrote, “Joseph Smith never claimed that his blood would atone for sins, and neither have his followers,… Joseph never claimed to be giving his life and blood…
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“Imminent Martyrdom”
At the October 2009 General Conference LDS Apostle Jeffrey Holland gave a talk titled, “Safety for the Soul.” This talk has been closely examined and critiqued in a series of videos posted by FlackerMan on You Tube. In video #2 (of 5) FlackerMan examines Mr. Holland’s claim of Joseph Smith’s dying testimony of the Book…
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Without the Priesthood
A week ago at church the pastor preached on Mark 1:21-22, on Jesus’ authority. We learn at the very beginning of Mark’s gospel that Jesus used His authority to teach in an astonishing way (Mark 1:22). He cast out demons and unclean spirits by His authority (Mark 1:23-27). He used His authority to heal the…
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Joseph’s Orb: Undeniable Sign of Truth?
I am at a loss. I can’t find the logic in a statement found in Mormon Times (or the article that follows it). Maybe the Mormon Coffee community can suss this out and make some sense of it for me. Mormon Times reported that at the BYU Studies Symposium a couple of weeks ago Paul…
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W. Cleon Skousen – The Man Behind Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck, a prominent conservative media figure and Mormon, faces criticism for his views on history and socialism. His political insights are influenced by W. Cleon Skousen, a controversial Mormon author.
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An Account of the Mountain Meadows Massacre as Described by John D. Lee
The testimony of Lee given to his attorney, William W. Bishop that describes the events leading to, and during, the Mountain Meadows massacre of 1857.
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Documents and Speech Index
Related to Joseph Smith and Brigham YoungPainesville Telegraph – Friday, December 21, 1832 “The Crisis”1835 D&C 101Sidney Rigdon’s 4th of July OrationJoseph Smith’s Sermon on the P
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