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Origins, Development, and Comparison with Orthodox Christianity A Theological Analysis 1. Introduction to the LDS Belief in Demons The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) holds distinctive theological positions regarding the nature, origin, and function of demons that significantly depart from historic Christian orthodoxy. Central to this belief system is the doctrine of…
Photo: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld – Bibel in Bildern. Woodcut for “Die Bibel in Bildern”, 1860. Public Domain. The Infinite Regress of Divine Origins A Philosophical Inquiry into the Ontological Problems of Latter-day Saint Theology Questions Worth Asking Series Introduction: The Question That Cannot Be Avoided Among the most distinctive claims of Latter-day Saint theology…
Photo: James Tissot, Woe unto You, Scribes and Pharisees, Brooklyn Museum. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1931. Whitewashed Tombs: Matthew 23 and the Structural Parallels Between Pharisaic Judaism and Latter-day Saint Religious Culture A Theological…
From Examination to Declaration: A Major Revision What began as A Critical Examination of Joseph Smith’s Restoration Claims in Light of New Testament Theology has undergone a comprehensive revision — and with it, a new title that says exactly what the evidence demands: The Gates Did Not Prevail: A Biblical and Historical Case Against the LDS Great Apostasy…
Download a PDF to print at home (11 pages): Joseph Smith and the Foundations of Mormonism A Scholarly Examination of the Origins, Doctrines, and Historical Controversies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church or LDS Church, represents one…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has saturated urban centers with a relentless architectural monotony that’s impossible to ignore—take Salt Lake City, where a staggering 174 meetinghouses sprawl across a mere 10-mile radius, according to the 2023 LDS ward locator, often sitting less than two miles apart in a grid of predictable…
Joseph Smith: Innovator or Imitator? Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), is celebrated by his followers as a modern prophet who restored the true Christian church. However, upon closer examination, one could argue that Smith’s religious innovations were less about divine revelation and more about a…
In this article, I aim to express gratitude for Senator Mitt Romney’s commendable service in the U.S. Senate while also exploring the profound theological differences between his faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the tenets of fundamental Christianity. This discussion is not about judging character but about understanding how these…
In the tapestry of Christian outreach, engaging with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as Mormons, presents a unique challenge. One of the major hurdles in effectively sharing the Gospel with them lies not just in theological differences, but in a fundamental aspect of communication: language. Mormons, through their…
Jerald & Sandra Tanner: The Case Against Mormonism, Volume 3 Scroll down for the PDF, “The Case Against Mormonism,” Volume 3. Volume 1 is available here. Volume 2 is available here. Sandra and Jerald Tanner, both raised as Latter-day Saints with deep roots in the Mormon community, embarked on a journey of faith and discovery…