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By Dennis Robbins / March 14, 2025

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The LDS Enigma of Orson Pratt: Did This Much Controversy Surround the NT Apostles?

By Dennis Robbins / February 11, 2026

A Theological and Historical Examination. Introduction: A Claim Worth Examining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints makes a...

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Fortune Mag: “Something Big is Happening in AI”

By Dennis Robbins / February 11, 2026

This article, written by AI entrepreneur Matt Shumer, warns that artificial intelligence has reached a transformative moment comparable to the...

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When Arguments Fail, Love Remains: Reaching LDS Hearts with Grace

By Dennis Robbins / February 11, 2026

A Devotional on Reaching Our LDS Friends with Grace The Ring doorbell announced their arrival. Two white shirts, two black...

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Who’s Your AI daddy? Claude for the “W!”

By Dennis Robbins / February 11, 2026

I can add my confirmation to this article. Congratulations on exceptional performance for my requests. Although many technical aspects of...

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“God Told Me”—Did He Really?

By Dennis Robbins / February 11, 2026

Is It God Who Is Really Speaking to You? The voice seemed so clear. Sarah sat in her pastor's office,...

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Heinrich Himmler’s Occult SS and the Death’s Head Rings

By Dennis Robbins / February 10, 2026

The SS as a Mystical Order The Nazi SS wasn't merely a military unit—it was conceived as a quasi-religious order...

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Heinrich Himmler’s Occult SS and the Death’s Head Rings

Sheltered by the Cross: A Fresh Vision for Gospel Witness

By Dennis Robbins / February 10, 2026

There is a moment in every conversation about faith when words run out. Not because we lack information, but because...

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An Assessment of Mrinank Sharma’s Anthropic Departure

By Dennis Robbins / February 10, 2026

I know ... not the best illustration for this story, but I thought it was humorous. When a Researcher Chooses...

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The Tool Fallacy: Why AI Critics Miss the Point About Learning

By Dennis Robbins / February 10, 2026

Psychology Today: Why AI Must Not Do Our Writing for Us Summary of Gunderman's Argument Dr. Richard Gunderman, writing in...

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Moroni’s Golden Plates: History, Controversies, and Unanswered Questions.

By Dennis Robbins / February 9, 2026

A Scholarly Examination from Inquisitive and Historical Perspectives Introduction to the Golden Plates and Their Significance The golden plates represent...

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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

Email: dennis@novus2.com

The LDS Enigma of Orson Pratt: Did This Much Controversy Surround the NT Apostles?
A Theological and Historical Examination. Introduction: A Claim Worth Examining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints makes a remarkable assertion on its official website regarding its Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “Jesus Christ calls Apostles to represent Him in our day just as He […]
Fortune Mag: “Something Big is Happening in AI”
This article, written by AI entrepreneur Matt Shumer, warns that artificial intelligence has reached a transformative moment comparable to the early days of COVID-19—something most people still dismiss as overblown, but which is already disrupting knowledge work in profound ways. Fortune: Something […]
When Arguments Fail, Love Remains: Reaching LDS Hearts with Grace
A Devotional on Reaching Our LDS Friends with Grace The Ring doorbell announced their arrival. Two white shirts, two black name tags, two young men who had no idea what they were walking into. They introduced themselves with a smile, the young “Elder’s” companion shifted nervously […]
Who’s Your AI daddy? Claude for the “W!”
I can add my confirmation to this article. Congratulations on exceptional performance for my requests. Although many technical aspects of this analysis are above my “pay grade,” the consistent results for my purposes are beyond my best expectations. I am hopeful this type of stewardship […]
“God Told Me”—Did He Really?
Is It God Who Is Really Speaking to You? The voice seemed so clear. Sarah sat in her pastor’s office, tears streaming down her face. “God told me to marry him,” she said. “I opened my Bible, and there it was—‘ For I know the plans I have for you.’ It seemed like […]
Heinrich Himmler’s Occult SS and the Death’s Head Rings
The SS as a Mystical Order The Nazi SS wasn’t merely a military unit—it was conceived as a quasi-religious order of “Aryan knights.” Heinrich Himmler, the founder, required members to prove racial purity and participate in elaborate pagan rituals as they advanced in rank. He […]
Sheltered by the Cross: A Fresh Vision for Gospel Witness
There is a moment in every conversation about faith when words run out. Not because we lack information, but because information was never going to be enough. The story of William—a young man preparing for his Mormon mission, armed with arguments and fortified by years of religious […]
An Assessment of Mrinank Sharma’s Anthropic Departure
I know … not the best illustration for this story, but I thought it was humorous. When a Researcher Chooses Poetry Over Panic Buttons Mrinank Sharma’s resignation from Anthropic has generated predictable headlines—“World in Peril,” “Safety Lead Sounds Alarm”—that […]
The Tool Fallacy: Why AI Critics Miss the Point About Learning
Psychology Today: Why AI Must Not Do Our Writing for Us Summary of Gunderman’s Argument Dr. Richard Gunderman, writing in Psychology Today, argues that students must not allow AI to write their essays, regardless of the technology’s ability to produce technically superior work. […]
A Critical Examination of Joseph Smith Restoration Claims in Light of New Testament Theology
THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE APOSTOLIC GOSPEL: An Academic Theological Analysis Abstract This book conducts a comprehensive theological inquiry into the claims of Joseph Smith’s Restoration Gospel, specifically examining why—if such a restoration was necessary—the original apostles of Jesus Christ […]
Moroni’s Golden Plates: History, Controversies, and Unanswered Questions.
A Scholarly Examination from Inquisitive and Historical Perspectives Introduction to the Golden Plates and Their Significance The golden plates represent the foundational artifact claim of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), serving as the purported ancient record from […]
Prophets and Apostles in the Latter-day Saint Tradition
A Comprehensive Biblical and Theological Analysis Examining LDS Prophetic Claims Against Traditional Biblical Standards 1. Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) rests upon a foundational claim that distinguishes it from the traditional Christian tradition: the […]
Joseph Smith: Failed Polygamist.
Plural Marriage in Mormon Doctrine: A Critical Theological and Historical Analysis I. Introduction: The Origins and Motivations Behind Mormon Plural Marriage The introduction of plural marriage into Mormon doctrine represents one of the most controversial and consequential developments in American […]
Absence of Scriptural Precedent for Latter-day Saint Temple Rituals
Temples Without Biblical Foundation: A Theological Analysis of the Absence of Scriptural Precedent for Latter-day Saint Temple Practices Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints places extraordinary emphasis on temples and the rituals performed within them. These magnificent […]
A “Divine” Collaboration: How AI Helped Create the Ultimate Bible Study Tool
I’ll be honest—when I typed my detailed prompt into Claude, asking for a complete set of 66 Bible book flashcards, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had a sample Genesis card with a specific visual style I loved: teal banners, clean infographics, those perfect little calendar and scroll […]
The Most Prominent Latter-day Saint Defectors: Who? Why? Where?
Who Are They, What Happened, and Where Are They Now? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with its approximately seventeen million members worldwide, has long projected an image of unity, doctrinal certainty, and divine mandate. Founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 in the Burned-Over […]
The Slippery Communion Cup: When Selective Literalism Undermines Its Own Argument
A Theological and Exegetical Response to Brad East’s “Jesus Did Not Serve Grape Juice” In the February 2026 edition of Christianity Today, theologian Brad East mounts a spirited case that evangelical churches should abandon grape juice in the Lord’s Supper and return to […]
Disrupting Worship: Don Lemon, Anti-ICE Protesters, and the Limits of the First Amendment
On January 18, 2026, anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good”—referencing a U.S. citizen killed by an ICE officer earlier that month—to target Pastor David Easterwood, who also […]
The Pearl of Great Price: A Comprehensive Examination
Official LDS Positions, Critical Analysis, and the Utah Lighthouse Ministry Critique A Scholarly Journalistic Analysis I. Introduction: Understanding the Pearl of Great Price The Pearl of Great Price stands as one of the four canonical “standard works” of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]
LDS Doctrine and Covenants: A Critical Examination of Scripture, History, and Textual Changes
THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS: Including an Analysis of the Utah Lighthouse Ministry Document “Changing the Revelations” INTRODUCTION The Doctrine and Covenants holds a unique and pivotal position within the scriptural canon of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Unlike the […]
Joey Sampaga Sermon: The Answer to Life’s Greatest Question, Luke 10:25-37
This Sunday, Pastor Joey Sampaga led us through Luke 10:25-37, “The Answer to Life’s Greatest Question.” A legal expert comes to Jesus with a question that sounds sincere but is really a trap: “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He is a specialist in the Law, […]
Do the LDS Prophets Speak for God?
An Academic, Historical, and Traditional Christian Analysis of LDS Prophetic Claims Introduction In examining the role of prophets within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one must first understand the foundational belief that these leaders are divinely appointed representatives of […]
The Life of a Mormon Missionary
A Comprehensive Examination from a Traditional Christian Perspective Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormon Church, operates one of the most recognizable and prolific missionary programs in the modern religious world. With over 74,000 […]
A Comparative Theological Analysis of Traditional Christian and Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Angels
THE ANGEL MORONI AND CHRISTIAN ANGELOLOGY: A Scholarly Examination of Divergent Doctrines Introduction: The Golden Figure on Temple Spires His likeness adorns the steeples of many Latter-day Saint temples, a gleaming golden figure with a trumpet raised to his lips, symbolizing the restoration of […]
Schism in the Desert: The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Mainstream Mormonism
A Comparative Analysis of Doctrinal Divergence and Historical Development Introduction In the vast, sun-baked landscape of the American Southwest, two religious communities claim spiritual descent from the same prophetic founder. Yet, their paths have diverged so dramatically that their […]