Part 4: Reading the Bible on Its Own Terms Let me make sure that you understand this important point. There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions or investigating our history, doctrine, and practices. – M. Russell Ballard Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles January 14, 2018 – November 12, 2023 Have…
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Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (3 of 5)
Part 3: When the Story Changes: Faith, History, and Moving Targets A Careful Examination of How Religious Communities Handle Historical Difficulties One of the key ways that we learn—not only here at BYU but throughout life—is by asking questions. – Cecil O. Samuelson First Quorum of the Seventy October 1, 1994 – October 1, 2011…
Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (2 of 5)
Part 2: What Makes an Elder an Elder? God commands us to seek answers to our questions and asks only that we seek ‘with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ.’ – Moroni 10:4 Introduction: A Question of Words and Meanings Have you ever paused to wonder why eighteen-year-old Latter-day Saint missionaries…
Questions Worth Asking: Thoughtful Reflections on Latter-day Saint Claims (1 of 5)
Part 1: Borrowed Words: When Children Say ‘I Know’ A Philosophical Inquiry into Religious Education, Faith Development, and the Epistemology of Testimony Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a precursor of growth.” – Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles December 27, 2025 (de facto) The Question…
Scientology and Mormonism
What happens when two of America’s most controversial religious movements are placed side by side? The parallels between Scientology and Mormonism are nothing short of startling. Both organizations guard their most unconventional teachings behind layers of secrecy, revealing sacred knowledge only after members have made substantial commitments—whether financial or spiritual. Both have faced intense scrutiny…
Failure of LDS Apostolic Claims: Analysis of the Absence of NT Apostolic Powers in Modern Mormon Leadership
Mormon Apostleship. In Christian theology and ecclesiology, the apostles, particularly the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Twelve Disciples or simply the Twelve), were the primary disciples of Jesus according to the New Testament. During the life and ministry of Jesus in the 1st century AD, the apostles were his closest followers and became the…
Refuting Joseph Smith’s Restoration Claim: A Historical, Biblical, and Textual Critique
The Continuous Church: A Biblical and Historical Refutation of Mormon Claims of Total Apostasy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, was founded on several fundamental claims about the state of Christianity in the early 19th century. Central to Mormon theology is the assertion that Joseph Smith was…
Investigative Update: Fundamental Christians Expose the Deep Flaws in Mormonism’s Departure from Biblical Theology
A Faith Under Scrutiny: A Historical Divide Deepens For nearly 200 years, a theological rift has separated fundamental Christians from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), known by its outsiders as Mormonism, a divide that remains stark in 2025. Fundamental Christians, who adhere strictly to the Bible as the sole authority for…
Joseph Smith: The Master Weaver of Christian Threads and Fantasy
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…
The Hypocritical Stance on Seeking Truth: The LDS Church’s Dual Approach to Inquiry
Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) actively urge people to engage with the Book of Mormon by reading it and praying over its contents. They believe that this practice can lead to a personal revelation of its truth through divine guidance from the Holy Ghost, which is central to…