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…
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The Holy Spirit in Latter-day Saint Theology: A Comparative Perspective To Traditional Christianity
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…
Testing the LDS Historical Claims & Theological Perspective
“ 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 of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) regarding two central elements of faith: the…
A Comparative Theological Analysis of Latter-day Saint and Historic Christian Eschatology
Two Eschatologies, Two Hopes: A Scholarly Examination of Missouri Zion, Multiple Kingdoms of Glory, and Biblical Orthodoxy A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction: Eschatology and the Shape of Christian Hope Eschatology, derived from the Greek eschatos (“last”) and logos (“word” or “study”), constitutes the theological discipline concerned with the final things: death,…
Ordinances and Sacraments in Latter-day Saint and Historic Christian Theology
A Comparative Analysis of Baptism and Temple Garments A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series A Scholarly Examination from a Biblical and Creedal Perspective Introduction The relationship between divine grace, human response, and sacramental ordinances stands at the heart of Christian soteriology. Few doctrinal loci reveal the distinctive character of Latter-day Saint theology more…
A Comparative Theological Analysis of Latter-day Saint and Orthodox Christian Doctrines of Marriage and Family
“Till Death Do Us Part” or “For Time and All Eternity”? A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction: The Theological Importance of Marriage and Family Few doctrines touch the lived experience of believers more intimately than those concerning marriage and family. These institutions shape human identity, community, and the transmission of faith across…
A Systematic Examination of Latter-day Saint Anthropology Versus Orthodox Christian Doctrine
The Creator-Creature Distinction A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction Among the most consequential theological questions any religious system must answer are those about the nature of God, the essence of humanity, and the relationship between Creator and creature. These foundational inquiries form the discipline of theological anthropology, which addresses what it means…
A Systematic Examination of LDS Priesthood Theology in Light of Orthodox Christian Doctrine
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,…
SCRIPTURE AND AUTHORITY: A Critical Examination of Latter-day Saint Theology in Light of Orthodox Christian Doctrine
SCRIPTURE AND AUTHORITY A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction Among the most consequential theological disputes between Latter-day Saint (LDS) theology and orthodox Christianity lies the fundamental question of Scripture and authority. This debate extends far beyond academic curiosity; it touches the very foundation of Christian faith and practice. How we answer questions…
The Unbridgeable Chasm: A Scholarly Examination of LDS Soteriology in Light of Orthodox Christian Doctrine
A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction to Latter-day Saint Theology on Salvation The doctrine of salvation stands as the central pillar of Christian theology, addressing humanity’s most fundamental questions: How can sinful human beings be reconciled to a holy God? What is required for eternal fellowship with the Creator? Throughout two millennia…