False Prophecies of Joseph Smith |
The false prophecies of Joseph Smith are usually defended in 3 ways: 1) Joseph Smith was not always speaking prophetically; 2) the prophecies were conditional; 3) there are so many other true propheci...
Posted by x-Mormon on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:16:00 PST |
The 14th Article of Faith |
"We believe in the literal resurrection of the body, and that the rest of the dead live not again until the thousand years are expired."
In 1850 LDS apostle Orson Hyde published another revised list o...
Posted by x-Mormon on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:05:00 PST |
Questions for Mormons |
(Stolen from "God Loves Mormons too!")
1. If Gods are individuals who have passed through mortality and have progressed to Godhood, how has one person of the Trinity (the Holy Spirit) attained Godhood...
Posted by x-Mormon on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:45:00 PST |
Eight Mormon Myths |
(With thanks to "God Loves Mormons too")
Eight Mormon Myths By Bill McKeever from www.mrm.org Myth 1: The Mormon Church is the fastest growing religion in the world. The sheer number of adherents to C...
Posted by x-Mormon on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:35:00 PST |
Monsonism and Romney |
I want to start by saying that I'm sorry for my extended absence from myspace. I have been sans internet for going on 5 months now, and it's difficult for me. I am glad to read the e-mails from other ...
Posted by x-Mormon on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:21:00 PST |
Personal Revelation (aka "Burning in the Bosom" theory) |
Many LDS believe in "the church" because they were told by missionaries (or someone) to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it, and if it is true, they will feel a "burning in their bosom" which me...
Posted by x-Mormon on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:01:00 PST |
Why KJV? |
LDS use only the King James Version (specifically, the JST KJV or Joseph Smith Translation) of the Bible. They say that all other translations are incorrect. Why is it that they believe that it is the...
Posted by x-Mormon on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:57:00 PST |
Who is God? |
Let's start with the basics, because a good foundation is critical for understanding of what you believe. Although this may seem elementary to some, it is a big deal for those of us who have believed ...
Posted by x-Mormon on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:56:00 PST |
The Trinity (adapted from The Kathryn’s blog) |
The Bible makes it clear that there is ONE God (Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:6-8, and most of Isaiah 45). Now who is this God? Is it just God the Father? Then Jesus is some person and then the Holy Spirit ...
Posted by x-Mormon on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:55:00 PST |
Three Degrees of Glory |
The Celestial KingdomTo inherit this gift, we must receive the ordinances of salvation, keep the commandments, and repent of our sins.
"All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would ...
Posted by x-Mormon on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:51:00 PST |
