Equipping Saints • Engaging Culture • Examining Claims
Photo: St. Thomas Aquinas fact-checks Summa Theologica citations on Wikipedia while the others doomscroll. One might consider: would the Church Fathers have approved? Introduction The intersection of technology and theology has long provoked both fascination and concern among Christian scholars and practitioners. From Johannes Gutenberg‘s printing press, which revolutionized access to Scripture, to digital databases…
A retired U.S. Army Special Forces warrant officer with counterinsurgency experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has characterized the coordinated anti-ICE activist networks operating in Minneapolis as exhibiting the hallmarks of an organized insurgency rather than spontaneous protest activity. Eric Schwalm, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret who held the rank of Chief Warrant…
A Critical Analysis from a Comparative Theological Perspective A Scholarly Examination of LDS Pneumatology in Light of Historic Christian Orthodoxy A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Abstract This article provides a comprehensive scholarly analysis of the pneumatology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), examining, in particular, the LDS teaching…
Photo: Okay, seriously, how many of you are behind the trees? Is there a shuttle bus? A Critical Examination of Latter-day Saint Theology on the Book of Mormon and First Vision from a Comparative Theological Perspective A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Abstract This article examines the foundational historical claims of The Church…
The Biblical Examination of Prayer to Mary: A Scholarly Theological Analysis Introduction: The Catholic Practice of Praying to Mary Among the most distinctive features of Roman Catholic piety is the practice of praying to Mary, the mother of Jesus. This devotional tradition encompasses a rich tapestry of practices, including the recitation of the Rosary, the…
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,…