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Photo: Lo, the Savior is coming, the prophets declare— The times are fulfilling; O Zion, prepare! The Savior is coming: but where shall he come? Will he find the palace of princes, a home? No! O no, in his temple he’ll surely attend; But O where is the “temple,” where Christ shall descend? The first…
Photo: Adam and Eve politely accepting the new ‘Temple Garments,’ while silently wondering what happened to the promised leather upgrade. Adam: “So these are the famous fig leaves upgrade?” Jesus: “Technically, yes. Also, they’re flame-retardant and have Masonic vibes.” Adam: “We’d like to speak to the manager.” A Comparative Analysis of Baptism and Temple Garments…
Photo: Let’s listen in as our happy LDS couple browses the real estate market of the cosmos: Him: “I’m just saying, the one with the rings has great curb appeal.” Her: “Honey, it’s entirely gas. Where are the kids going to play soccer? We are looking for a nice, terrestrial starter-world with an oxygen atmosphere.”…
Photo: The image of Heavenly Father embracing His mortal son on the throne beautifully captures the LDS vision of exaltation: we’re literal spirit children of divine parents, sharing the same divine essence at different stages of progression—like a family reunion where Dad’s already fully glorified, and the guy’s still got dirt on his jeans from…
The Priesthood of Christ Versus the Priesthoods of Men A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction Few doctrinal matters so decisively distinguish the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from historic Christianity as the theology of priesthood and ecclesiastical authority. While many religious discussions focus on peripheral matters of practice or tradition,…
A Theological Analysis from the Traditional Christian Perspective Introduction The question of spiritual discernment has been a concern for the Christian church since its inception. From the apostolic era onward, believers have been exhorted to “test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”…
SCRIPTURE AND AUTHORITY A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction Among the most consequential theological disputes between Latter-day Saint (LDS) theology and orthodox Christianity lies the fundamental question of Scripture and authority. This debate extends far beyond academic curiosity; it touches the very foundation of Christian faith and practice. How we answer questions…
The Temple and the Sanctuary: A Theological Refutation of Don Lemon’s Comparison Why the Storming of Cities Church Bears No Resemblance to Jesus Cleansing the Temple A Theological Analysis Christian Post: Don Lemon likens church storming to Jesus cleansing temple, calls churchgoers ‘entitled’ Former CNN host Don Lemon likened his recent participation in the disruption…
Photo: An LDS infographic illustrating the plan of salvation. A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction to Latter-day Saint Theology on Salvation The doctrine of salvation stands as the central pillar of Christian theology, addressing humanity’s most fundamental questions: How can sinful human beings be reconciled to a holy God? What is required…
A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction The question of human origins, the nature of the cosmos, and the relationship between Creator and creation stand at the very heart of Christian theology. For nearly two millennia, the Church has articulated a coherent understanding of these matters, drawing upon Scripture, the apostolic witness, and…