Mark William Hofmann A summary from Jon Krakauer’s “Under The Banner of Heaven: A true story of violent faith.” In 1979, Hofmann announced he had discovered a document written in 1828 by a close associate of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Latter-day Saints. According to an eminent religious scholar who examined the document, known…
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…
The Book of Mormon’s Missing 116 pages … “The fly in the ointment.”
From Wikipedia: The “lost 116 pages” were the original manuscript pages of what Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, said was the translation of the Book of Lehi, the first portion of the golden plates revealed to him by an angel in 1827. These pages, which had not been copied, were lost…
Scientology and Mormonism
Scientology and Mormonism share a pattern of secrecy regarding their more unconventional practices. Following are some highlights of comparisons and potential concerns: Here are some additional comparisons: It will be noted that comparisons can only go so far. Scientology and Mormonism have distinct histories and practices. However, their shared secrecy and concerns raised by ex-members…
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, by James White
Dr. James R. White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries and a Pastor/Elder at Apologia Church in Mesa, Arizona. He is a Professor of Church History and Apologetics at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and has taught Greek, Hebrew, Systematic Theology, Textual Criticism, Church History, and various topics in the field of apologetics for…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Table of Contents
Introduction Chapter 5 Chapter 10 Chapter 15 Chapter 1 Chapter 6 Chapter 11 Chapter 16 Chapter 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 12 Chapter 17 Chapter 3 Chapter 8 Chapter 13 The Mission President Speaks Chapter 4 Chapter 9 Chapter 14 Conclusion RETURN TO JAMES WHITE BIO.
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 4
Letter 4 — The Doctrine of God Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Friday, June 15 Dear Elder Hahn, The August 15, 1844 edition of the Times and Seasons contained the remarks made by the president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith, at the April conference of the Church the preceding spring….
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 5
Letter 5 — Elohim and Jehovah: One God Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Thursday, June 21 Dear Elder Hahn, Welcome to summer in Phoenix! Predicted high today? Yes, 115°! But, as they say, it is a dry heat, right? As if that made any difference! I hate to tell you this,…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 6
Letter 6 — Latter-day Revelation and the First Vision Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Tuesday, June 26 Dear Elder Hahn, I almost have to apologize for the weather. Since I moved here in 1974, it has never been this hot — in fact, it has simply never been this hot ever…