January 27, 2026 A retired U.S. Army Special Forces warrant officer with counterinsurgency experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has characterized the coordinated anti-ICE activist networks operating in Minneapolis as exhibiting the hallmarks of an organized insurgency rather than spontaneous protest activity. Eric Schwalm, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret who held the rank…
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 Critical Analysis of New Testament Teaching on Prayer and the Catholic Practice of Marian Devotion
The Biblical Examination of Prayer to Mary: A Scholarly Theological Analysis Introduction: The Catholic Practice of Praying to Mary Among the most distinctive features of Roman Catholic piety is the practice of praying to Mary, the mother of Jesus. This devotional tradition encompasses a rich tapestry of practices, including the recitation of the Rosary, 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,…
Examining the Biblical Case for Demonic Influence in the Religious Claims of Joseph Smith
A Theological Analysis from the Traditional Christian Perspective Introduction The question of spiritual discernment has been a concern for the Christian church since its inception. From the apostolic era onward, believers have been exhorted to “test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”…