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The socialistic systems advocated in LDS scripture are not necessarily “socialism” per se, in the most accepted modern economic definitions. Production did not need to be controlled by the state by and large. BUT, a form of socialism was certainly advocated, were excess income (the share one earned which was “above” or more than the […]
Among the greatest stumbling blocks to faith in the Bible are the incredibly long ages of the patriarchs and the chronologies of Genesis 5 and 11 that seem to place the age of the Earth at about 6,000 years ago. The key to understanding the numbers in Genesis is that, in the Mesopotamian world view, […]
The hallmark of religious fundamentalism is promoting a worldview that does not accord with reality. In fundamentalist religions, things that don’t matter much, get blown out of proportion and things that cause social collapse, war and anarchy are dismissed as inconsequential. For Christians, the Jewish religion at the time of Christ is a classic example. Jewish […]
30 And also those to whom these commandments were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the […]
LDS Scripture fully supports a version of Religious Universalism. Despite many traditional exclusivist teachings from its leaders (going all the way back to Joseph Smith), its scriptures clearly teach a form of universalism. Teaching that Christ will eventually save all mankind (except for a select few who chose Satan’s plan of totalitarian manipulation and enslavement). And that sectarian religious […]
Book of Mormon accounts are always “BY” the narrow neck, never ON the narrow neck.“Where the sea divides the land”, NOT where the land divides the seaNarrow Passes are never said to be ON the narrow neck . . Overview I believe many of the best correlations between the Book of Mormon’s internal geography and […]
In this article I hope to unravel some of the contradiction found in many versions of the LDS “Great Apostasy” doctrine, adopted from the popular protestant views by early church leaders during Joseph Smith’s time. Instead of ‘great’ or universal apostasy, LDS scriptures actually teach a unique blend of dispensationalist/covenant theology which means that instead […]
This article is a continuation of the article, My Testimony of the LDS Church & Religion (Part 1. Supernatural Experiences) My Faith in God As I’ve tried to explain in my article on Eternal Progression and Comparative Cosmology, I believe as Hindu, Buddhist and Biblical & LDS verses suggest, that the Most High God IS essentially an infinite intelligence which permeates the […]
. The CES Letter is a popular summary of arguments made by critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was written by Jeremy Renold’s— originally as an honest request to a CES director for answers to the issues it raises. The CES letter does a good job of compiling, summarizing and explaining […]
I’ve come to realize over the years that well meaning LDS leaders have led many members to base their faith and worldviews on false dichotomies and binary thinking which can be tragically deadly to faith in religion, revealed scripture and God. It’s something I believe we need to change. Allow me to explain what I mean by […]
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