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THE ANGEL MORONI AND CHRISTIAN ANGELOLOGY: A Scholarly Examination of Divergent Doctrines Introduction: The Golden Figure on Temple Spires His likeness adorns the steeples of many Latter-day Saint temples, a gleaming golden figure with a trumpet raised to his lips, symbolizing the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth. He was the…
Photo: On an April morning in 2008, law enforcement vehicles encircled the main temple rising from the dusty plains of the Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado, Texas. The sprawling compound served as the heart of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a secretive sect that had retreated from the outside world…
A Behavioral Analysis Examining Personality Traits, Motivations, and Discrepancies Between Official and Independent Accounts Prepared Using Accepted Psychological Methods of Personality and Behavioral Analysis January 2026 INTRODUCTION Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844) stands as one of the most consequential and controversial religious figures in American history. As the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, Smith…
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…
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,…