Tag: scripture
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The LDS Temple Endowment Ceremony Changes Again: Mormonism’s Word of God Does Not Endure
The LDS Church has once again revised its sacred temple endowment ceremony, slashing twenty percent of the ritual in 2024 despite past leaders’ claims that it was divinely revealed by Joseph Smith to remain unchanged forever.
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“#Hear Him.” Mormon Prophet Invites Members to Listen to the Lord.
16 March 2020 Russel M. Nelson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently released a video invitation to his friends. Leading up to Easter and in accordance with the church’s 2020 focus on Joseph Smith’s First Vision, President Nelson said, “My dear friends, today I wish to share with you…
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Mormonism 201 (Book of Mormon): Response to Michael Ash
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Michael AshRejoinder by Lane A. Thuet In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. Introduction In his review of the eighth chapter of Mormonism…
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Mormonism 201 (Bible): Response to Benjamin McGuire
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Benjamin McGuireRejoinder by By Eric Johnson In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. The Bible is considered to be the most authoritative book for…
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Mormonism 201 (The Bible): Response to Kevin Graham
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Kevin GrahamRejoinder by Eric Johnson In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. In a rambling style that really does not stay focused because…
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Do Mormons Have Faith in the Bible?
The Mormon Church recognizes four books as scripture: The Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and the Bible. And yet, as noted at the MRM website, Joseph Smith said [of the Bible], “Ignorant translators, careless transcribers, or designing and corrupt priests have committed many errors” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 327).…
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Why I’m Not a Mormon
Today’s Top 10 List (from LDS Scripture)
Part 2 of 2Continued… “…if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you…” The Bible calls God’s grace a gift; but Mormonism claims it must be merited: “…it is only after a person has so performed a lifetime of works and faithfulness—only…
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Why I’m Not a Mormon
Today’s Top 10 List (from LDS Scripture)
Part 1 of 2“…king Mosiah had a gift from God…” (current edition); “…king Benjamin had a gift from God…” (1830 edition). This illustrates just one of many substantial changes made to the original Book of Mormon (the original was said to have been revealed and translated by the power of God, see History of the Church 1:54-55). A…
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God the Father – Elohim (Part One)
In the Mormon religion, “Elohim” is the name of the god who is the father of our spirits. More commonly referred to as “Heavenly Father,” Elohim is also the LDS “Most High God.” The scripture passages specifically about “Elohim” can be quickly found in the LDS Topical Guide under the heading “God the Father –…
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The God-Breathed Words of Scripture
In early September (2008) one of Mormon Coffee’s LDS friends left this comment: “On my other posts, I am finding a disturbing trend. I find that when I reference Christ’s words from the New Testament more often than not the rebuttal comes from Paul’s writings. “I have developed a general rule of thumb when reading…