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…
Don Lemon: Definitely Not a Religious Theologian.
The Temple and the Sanctuary: A Theological Refutation of Don Lemon’s Comparison Why the Storming of Cities Church Bears No Resemblance to Jesus Cleansing the Temple A Theological Analysis Christian Post: Don Lemon likens church storming to Jesus cleansing temple, calls churchgoers ‘entitled’ Former CNN host Don Lemon likened his recent participation in the disruption…
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…
The Unbridgeable Divide: A Theological Examination of LDS Cosmology and Pre-existence in Light of Orthodox Christian Doctrine
A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction The question of human origins, the nature of the cosmos, and the relationship between Creator and creation stand at the very heart of Christian theology. For nearly two millennia, the Church has articulated a coherent understanding of these matters, drawing upon Scripture, the apostolic witness, and…
Bread and Water: A Theological Examination of LDS Communion Elements in Light of Orthodox Christian Practice
Introduction The Lord’s Supper, Eucharist, or communion stands as one of Christianity’s most sacred and defining ordinances, instituted by Jesus Christ on the night of His betrayal. Across nearly two millennia of Christian practice, the elements of this ceremony—bread and wine—have carried profound theological weight, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ given for the…
The World Without the Lightning Man: If Elon Musk Had Never Been Born.
From the imagination of J.K. Rowling (possibly) Chapter One: The Curious Case of the Missing Spark There exists, in the infinite tapestry of possible universes, a world remarkably similar to our own—yet different in one peculiar, particular way. In this world, a certain South African family welcomed no third child in June of 1971. The…
Questions Worth Asking of Our LDS Friends: How About Those Golden Plates?
A Dialogue Starter for Thoughtful Conversation Friends, I’ve been thinking about something that genuinely puzzles me, and I’d value hearing your perspective. You know I come at this from a different theological tradition, but I’m asking in the spirit of honest inquiry—not to score points, but because I find the question genuinely fascinating and I…
The Christological Divide: Examining Latter-day Saint Theology in Light of Orthodox Christian Doctrine
A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series 1. Introduction: The Question of Christological Orthodoxy Few theological questions carry greater weight than the identity and nature of Jesus Christ. Throughout the history of the Christian church, Christological controversies have generated some of the most significant councils, creeds, and theological treatises in ecclesiastical history. From the…
The Nature of God: A Critical Examination of Latter-day Saint Theology in Light of Orthodox Christian Doctrine
A Comparative Theological Analysis: “Are Mormons Christian?” Series Introduction The question of God’s nature stands at the very heart of Christian theology. How one understands the being, attributes, and character of the divine shapes every subsequent doctrinal formulation, from soteriology to eschatology, from ecclesiology to ethics. For nearly two millennia, the Christian church has wrestled…
The Architecture of Belief: Cultural Affiliation, Identity, and the LDS Faith
A Philosophical Exploration of How Cultural Lenses Shape Religious Identity Questions Worth Asking Series Why are you LDS? In exploring modern religions, one must consider the profound influence of cultural affiliation, particularly within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where a significant majority of American followers are born into the tradition. The 2014…