Wikipedia: Cult. A cult is a group which is typically led by a charismatic and self-appointed leader, who tightly controls its members, requiring unwavering devotion to a set of beliefs and practices which are considered deviant (outside the norms of society). It is in most contexts a pejorative term, also used for a new religious…
Author: Dennis Robbins
Mapping the Unknown: Exploring the Geographical Enigma of the Book of Mormon
Wikipedia: Proposed Book of Mormon geographical setting. Various locations have been proposed as the geographical setting of the Book of Mormon, or the set of locations where the events described in the Book of Mormon is said to have taken place. There is no universal consensus – even among Mormon scholars – regarding the placement…
10% of My Income, 100% of My Choice? Unveiling the Mormon Tithe.
Y’ALL ARE DOING MALACHI ALL WRONG! A key Old Testament reference used by the LDS Church for tithing is Malachi 3:10-12: Blessings of Paying an Honest Tithe. Malachi 3:10–12 teaches us the following principle: If we return to God and pay our tithes and offerings, then the Lord will pour out blessings upon us. The…
Unveiling the Controversies: Joseph Smith and the Enigmatic Kinderhook Plates.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) centers its history on the revelations received by Joseph Smith, particularly his translation of the golden plates that became the Book of Mormon. However, lesser-known episodes challenge the narrative of Smith’s consistent prophetic abilities. One such case involves the Kinderhook Plates, a set of allegedly…
LDS Church Sweeps Racism of False Prophet Under The Carpet.
Who is this guy? From “Got Questions.org:” Brigham Young (1801 – 1877) was the second president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon) and a pioneer in the western United States. He has been nicknamed the “American Moses” or the “Mormon Moses.” Born and raised on a frontier…
The Book of Mormon … fake or “Restored Gospel?”
The history of Mormons, more accurately known as the Latter-day Saints, has faced numerous challenges, including controversies surrounding its founder, doctrinal inconsistencies, and attempts to present a sanitized version of its past. This pattern of historical revisionism has provided ample fuel for its critics, highlighting numerous credibility gaps and inconsistencies. Since its inception, the faith…
Are Mormons Christian? The Beliefs of Mormonism vs. Christianity
Are Mormons “Christians” as defined by traditional Christianity? Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr in his article at Christianity.com offers the short answer: The answer to that question is easy and straightforward: “no.” Mohler goes on to explain that the answer does require considerable explanation. The issue is clearly framed in this case. Christianity is rightly…
Letters To A Mormon Elder, by James White
Dr. James R. White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries and a Pastor/Elder at Apologia Church in Mesa, Arizona. He is a Professor of Church History and Apologetics at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and has taught Greek, Hebrew, Systematic Theology, Textual Criticism, Church History, and various topics in the field of apologetics for…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Table of Contents
Introduction Chapter 5 Chapter 10 Chapter 15 Chapter 1 Chapter 6 Chapter 11 Chapter 16 Chapter 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 12 Chapter 17 Chapter 3 Chapter 8 Chapter 13 The Mission President Speaks Chapter 4 Chapter 9 Chapter 14 Conclusion RETURN TO JAMES WHITE BIO.
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 4
Letter 4 — The Doctrine of God Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Friday, June 15 Dear Elder Hahn, The August 15, 1844 edition of the Times and Seasons contained the remarks made by the president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith, at the April conference of the Church the preceding spring….