The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) centers its history on the revelations received by Joseph Smith, particularly his translation of the golden plates that became the Book of Mormon. However, lesser-known episodes challenge the narrative of Smith’s consistent prophetic abilities. One such case involves the Kinderhook Plates, a set of allegedly…
Category: Mormonism
The Unraveling Faith: When Latter-day Saints Leave the Church
For many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), faith is a carefully constructed edifice. Beliefs are meticulously placed upon a mental shelf, each one bolstering the others. But what happens when troubling questions begin to accumulate, threatening the stability of the entire structure? This is the essence of the…
LDS Church Sweeps Racism of False Prophet Under The Carpet.
Who is this guy? From “Got Questions:” Brigham Young (1801 – 1877) was the second president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon) and a pioneer in the western United States. He has been nicknamed the “American Moses” or the “Mormon Moses.” Born and raised on a frontier…
The Book of Mormon … fake or “Restored Gospel?”
The history of Mormons, more accurately known as the Latter-day Saints, has faced numerous challenges, including controversies surrounding its founder, doctrinal inconsistencies, and attempts to present a sanitized version of its past. This pattern of historical revisionism has provided ample fuel for its critics, highlighting numerous credibility gaps and inconsistencies. Since its inception, the faith…
Are Mormons Christian? The Beliefs of Mormonism vs. Christianity
Are Mormons “Christians” as defined by traditional Christianity? Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr in his article at Christianity.com offers the short answer: The answer to that question is easy and straightforward: “no.” Mohler goes on to explain that the answer does require considerable explanation. The issue is clearly framed in this case. Christianity is rightly…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 15
Letter 15 — Faith, Works, Justification Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Tuesday, July 31 Dear Steve, I hope you don’t mind “rapid-fire” letters, but I didn’t want you to think I had forgotten about you, so I wanted to get that letter out, while at the same time, I didn’t want…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 17
Letter 17 — Grace, Grace, Grace! Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Monday, August 6 Dear Steve, I enjoyed our phone call, brief as it was. I certainly understand your inability to talk freely in your situation right now. Hopefully, we will have time to talk openly on Friday. It’s late, and…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: The Mission President Speaks
Letter 18 — The Mission President Speaks Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Friday, August 10 Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of Wednesday, August 8. I am sorry that you do not feel that you can allow the young men who serve in your mission area to make…