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By Dennis Robbins / March 14, 2025

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Prophets, Speechwriters, and Cultural Mormons: An AI‑Age Autopsy of the Latter-day Saints’ General Conference

By Dennis Robbins / March 30, 2026

Image: An AI-generated image asks - Got questions? This is where the answers come alive. Think of it as a...

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Prophets, Speechwriters, and Cultural Mormons: An AI‑Age Autopsy of the Latter-day Saints’ General Conference

Holy Fire to Social Justice: How Methodism Traded Its Gospel for a Cause

By Dennis Robbins / March 30, 2026

Image: An AI-generated, photo-realistic reimagined image depicting John Wesley preaching at an open-air meeting, the Anglican reformer who helped launch...

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Holy Fire to Social Justice: How Methodism Traded Its Gospel for a Cause

Why do I have the distinct feeling that the Book of Mormon is, in part, a paraphrase of the King James Bible?

By Dennis Robbins / March 29, 2026

NOTE: These responses were delivered via Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine that transforms how you discover and interact with information....

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Why do I have the distinct feeling that the Book of Mormon is, in part, a paraphrase of the King James Bible?

Restoration or Appropriation? How Mormonism Borrows Its Bible, Its Art, and Its Credibility from “Apostate” Churches

By Dennis Robbins / March 28, 2026

The LDS Church claims to be the only true restoration of Christianity, Yet it can't stop borrowing from the very...

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Restoration or Appropriation? How Mormonism Borrows Its Bible, Its Art, and Its Credibility from “Apostate” Churches

What Does It Actually Mean to Be Born Again? An Introduction to John MacArthur’s Born Again: Understanding the Difference Between Saving Faith and Self-Righteousness

By Dennis Robbins / March 27, 2026

Few phrases in the Christian vocabulary have been more widely used — or more thoroughly emptied of meaning — than...

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What Does It Actually Mean to Be Born Again? An Introduction to John MacArthur’s Born Again: Understanding the Difference Between Saving Faith and Self-Righteousness

Close Enough to Sound Christian — But Is It? LDS Judgment Theology Examined Through Scripture

By Dennis Robbins / March 27, 2026

Standing Before Which Bar? Elder Holland's 'Judgment Bar of God,' the Great White Throne, and the Bema Seat of Christ...

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Close Enough to Sound Christian — But Is It? LDS Judgment Theology Examined Through Scripture

Mapping the Unknown: Exploring the Archeological, Historical, and Geographical Enigma of the Book of Mormon

By Dennis Robbins / March 27, 2026

600 BC to AD 421: An LDS Narrative Adrift in Uncharted History Wikipedia: Proposed Book of Mormon geographical setting. Various...

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Mapping the Unknown: Exploring the Archeological, Historical, and Geographical Enigma of the Book of Mormon

Cannon Fodder for Christ: How the LDS Church Deploys Teenagers in Service of Institutional Growth

By Dennis Robbins / March 27, 2026

Image: An AI-generated image imagines two LDS missionaries struggling to understand the actual language of daily life, such as Lingala,...

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Cannon Fodder for Christ: How the LDS Church Deploys Teenagers in Service of Institutional Growth

The Bishop’s Office: Power, Pressure, and the Hidden Life of an LDS Ward Leader

By Dennis Robbins / March 27, 2026

Image: An AI‑generated image imagines your neighborhood LDS Bishop standing proudly with some of his ward members, expressing confidence and...

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The Bishop’s Office: Power, Pressure, and the Hidden Life of an LDS Ward Leader

Angel or Illusion? The Unresolved Questions Surrounding Moroni

By Dennis Robbins / March 27, 2026

More Questions Than Answers A Critical Examination from a Traditional Christian Perspective I. Introduction: The Man Who Became an Angel...

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Angel or Illusion? The Unresolved Questions Surrounding Moroni

The devil is not fighting religion. He’s too smart for that. He is producing a counterfeit Christianity, so much like the real one that good Christians are afraid to speak out against it. We are plainly told in the Scriptures that in the last days men will not endure sound doctrine and will depart from the faith and heap to themselves teachers to tickle their ears. We live in an epidemic of this itch, and popular preachers have developed ‘ear-tickling’ into a fine art.

~Vance Havner

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Restoration or Appropriation? How Mormonism Borrows Its Bible, Its Art, and Its Credibility from “Apostate” Churches
The LDS Church claims to be the only true restoration of Christianity, Yet it can’t stop borrowing from the very traditions it condemns. Image: Side‑by‑side, it’s hard to miss! If this is a uniquely “restored” church, why does its official emblem look like a line‑drawing photocopy of a […]
Prophets, Speechwriters, and Cultural Mormons: An AI‑Age Autopsy of the Latter-day Saints’ General Conference
Image: An AI-generated image asks – Got questions? This is where the answers come alive. Think of it as a conversation partner that’s always ready to help—explaining, exploring, and guiding you through whatever you’re curious about. Inquiring minds want to know, well, at least I want to know. […]
Holy Fire to Social Justice: How Methodism Traded Its Gospel for a Cause
Image: An AI-generated, photo-realistic reimagined image depicting John Wesley preaching at an open-air meeting, the Anglican reformer who helped launch a network of small groups known as the Connexion in the early to mid-18th century. These groups emphasized disciplined study, mutual […]
Why do I have the distinct feeling that the Book of Mormon is, in part, a paraphrase of the King James Bible?
NOTE: These responses were delivered via Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine that transforms how you discover and interact with information. Simply ask any question, and it searches the web to deliver accessible, conversational answers backed by verifiable sources. Each response includes […]
🧐HARD-HITTING INVESTIGATION: The Unholy Alliance – Paula White and the Moonies’ Heresies
The 411 on Paula White Daily Mail: Christians furious as Trump appoints ‘heretic’ preacher to lead White House Faith Office Donald Trump has sparked a backlash from leading Christians over his appointment of a controversial televangelist to the White House. The president on Friday […]
Mapping the Unknown: Exploring the Archeological, Historical, and Geographical Enigma of the Book of Mormon
600 BC to AD 421: An LDS Narrative Adrift in Uncharted History Wikipedia: Proposed Book of Mormon geographical setting. Various locations have been proposed as the geographical setting of the Book of Mormon, or the set of locations where the events described in the Book of Mormon is said to have […]
Navigating Faith and Doubt: Why Many Are Leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Image: An AI-generated image imagines a group of young people who have encountered a faith crisis and are discouraged about their Church membership. Understanding the Complex Exodus: A 2026 Analysis of Generational Shifts in Mormon Retention Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]
Are Mormons Christian? The LDS Church Says Yes — Its Own Scriptures Say Otherwise
ChatGPT image: That awkward moment for Joseph Smith when the 116 pages of the lost manuscript come back annotated in red ink from Heaven’s Editorial Department. Seven Doctrinal Fault Lines That Separate Mormon Theology from Historic Christian Faith Are Mormons Christians? Let us be honest from the […]
Four Critical Doctrinal Differences Between Mormonism and Biblical Christianity
The relationship between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and traditional Christianity remains one of the most debated topics in comparative religion. While members of the LDS Church increasingly identify as Christian—particularly since the heightened public visibility during […]
The Psychology of Faith Formation: Examining Belief Development of Latter-day Saints.
A PDF is available of this essay to download and read at a later date: The Psychology of LDS Faith. This essay may be the answer to the question: Why are you LDS? Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints represents one of the fastest-growing religious movements of the modern […]
What Does It Actually Mean to Be Born Again? An Introduction to John MacArthur’s Born Again: Understanding the Difference Between Saving Faith and Self-Righteousness
Few phrases in the Christian vocabulary have been more widely used — or more thoroughly emptied of meaning — than “born again.” It appears on bumper stickers, in political polling categories, and in casual conversation as a rough synonym for anyone who takes their faith seriously. Ask […]
Close Enough to Sound Christian — But Is It? LDS Judgment Theology Examined Through Scripture
Standing Before Which Bar? Elder Holland’s ‘Judgment Bar of God,’ the Great White Throne, and the Bema Seat of Christ A Scholarly Examination from a Traditional Christian Perspective Introduction: Words That Sound Familiar In October 2009, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of […]
Cannon Fodder for Christ: How the LDS Church Deploys Teenagers in Service of Institutional Growth
Image: An AI-generated image imagines two LDS missionaries struggling to understand the actual language of daily life, such as Lingala, Igbo, Hausa, or any of the hundreds of other dialects for which no MTC teaching materials exist. Sent Before They Are Ready: The Hidden Psychological Toll of the […]
The Bishop’s Office: Power, Pressure, and the Hidden Life of an LDS Ward Leader
Image: An AI‑generated image imagines your neighborhood LDS Bishop standing proudly with some of his ward members, expressing confidence and unity, while the background details quietly suggest the institutional machinery that keeps the ward running—and the power concentrated in his hands. The […]
Of Spires and Spreadsheets: The LDS Church’s Corporate Empire and the Gospel of Accumulation
The Mormon Church’s $293 Billion Empire and The Question Nobody at Temple Square Wants to Answer An Investigative Exposé from a Traditional Christian Perspective Section One: Earthly Arms Hotel The majesty. The spectacle. The real estate footprint. Everything is over the top. Introducing the […]
Brigham Young’s Prophetic Resume: Excellent at Polygamy, Terrible at Deadlines
Are we still waiting on this prophecy, or did Brigham Young miss it “by a mile?” “The last days will be a period of great turmoil… All we have yet heard and we have experienced is scarcely a preface to the sermon that is going to be preached. When the testimony of the Elders […]
Angel or Illusion? The Unresolved Questions Surrounding Moroni
More Questions Than Answers A Critical Examination from a Traditional Christian Perspective I. Introduction: The Man Who Became an Angel Some stories define a religion, moments so pivotal that without them the entire edifice of belief collapses into rubble. For the Church of Jesus Christ of […]
The “Stepford Prophets” Speak: Analysis of LDS General Authority Speech Patterns
A Communication Forensics Framework Introduction The videos in question are short-form Facebook reels featuring LDS General Authorities — members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve, and Quorums of the Seventy — speaking in what appear to be devotional or instructional contexts optimized […]
Released to Kill: The Deadly Consequences of Democrat Sanctuary City Policies
Preventable Deaths: A Nationwide Pattern of Criminal Alien Releases Gone Fatally Wrong An Investigative Report | March 2026 Introduction: A Crime That Did Not Have to Happen Just after 1:00 a.m. on a Thursday in March 2026, eighteen-year-old Sheridan Gorman was walking through a park near Loyola […]
The Faith That Built the West: Refuting the War on Religious Conviction
When Doubt Becomes Dogma: A Response to Matthew Syed’s “We Should Put Less Faith in Religion and More in the Power of Doubt” Introduction: When Doubt Becomes Its Own Certainty Columnists who write about religion and politics rarely lack confidence. British sports columnist Matthew Syed is no […]
Peep Stones and Prophecy: Unmasking the Occult World That Produced the Book of Mormon
Sally Chase, Joseph Smith, and the Folk-Magic Roots of Early Mormonism ───────────────────────────── I. Introduction: Two Seekers in Upstate New York The upstate New York frontier of the early 1820s was a place of remarkable religious ferment. Campfire revivals competed with Methodist circuit […]
Joey Sampaga Sermon: A Certain Cure for Hypocrisy, Luke 12:1-12
Delivered by Pastor Joey | East Valley International Church | Gilbert, Arizona Text: Luke 12:1–12 (ESV) In this sermon delivered at East Valley International Church in Gilbert, Arizona, Pastor Joey draws from Luke 12:1–12 to expose hypocrisy as the most dangerous spiritual pathology facing the […]
The Alarmist Industry: How ‘Bombshell Reports’ Distort Our Understanding of American Democracy
Introduction: The Theater of Democratic Decline Since President Trump’s return to office in January 2025, a cottage industry of dire predictions, alarmist reports, and sweeping pronouncements has emerged declaring American democracy dead, dying, or transformed overnight into an authoritarian […]
Tokens, Penalties, and Handshakes: The Masonic DNA of the LDS Temple Ceremony
Freemasonry, Joseph Smith, and the Hidden Architecture of Mormon Temple Ritual Introduction: A Brotherhood Within a Brotherhood On the night of March 15, 1842, a cold Illinois wind off the Mississippi cut through the streets of Nauvoo, Illinois — the ambitious, half-built city that Joseph Smith Jr. […]
LDS Facebook Ad: Poor design, Typographic Dissonance, Inappropriate Styling Effects, and a Lack of Contextual Harmony
Google Gemini responds to my prompt: “From a modern ‘best use’ perspective, explain why the fonts for this church ad on Facebook are dated and represent a contextually inappropriate typeface choice, making this design feel amateurish, unprofessional, and reminiscent of the […]