Darrell | May 19, 2009
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints claims to be the only church on earth to contain the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Other churches are said to have a portion of truth but to be lacking in it’s fullness. In an Ensign article Boyd K. Packer explained the Church’s position on this issue by comparing the gospel preached by non-Mormons to using [...]
Bill Pratt | May 2, 2009
Recently, in the news, there has been much discussion of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding. This technique simulates drowning and some have called it torture. But most of the discussions I’ve seen on this topic do not debate whether waterboarding is torture or not, but instead debate whether waterboarding of certain terrorists was successful [...]
Darrell | April 20, 2009
In the previous post I spoke about the LDS Church’s aversion to the use of the cross. Their explanation for this decision is, in my opinion, rather lacking. I have often wondered if their view of the atonement has any effect upon their decision. One of the primary differences between LDS and Christian theology surrounds exactly where Jesus Christ paid the price [...]
Darrell | April 19, 2009
In LDS chapels you will typically find paintings commissioned of Mormon artists and in their Temples you will find different symbols, from sunstones to inverted stars. However, one of the items you will never find displayed is a cross. On the LDS Church website they provide the following explanation for the absence of the cross. “As members of The [...]
Darrell | March 31, 2009
I attend a Referral Network group every Tuesday morning and this morning a local Chiropractor gave a short presentation on her business. This wonderful lady (who is a great Chiropractor by the way!!) made a few comments which amused me – in a good way. When talking about the human body she kept referring to “it’s design”. In speaking about [...]
Darrell | January 17, 2009
One of the teachings of Mormonism is that one should use reverence in prayer to Heavenly Father. It is taught that when you pray you should not use the language of our day. Rather you should always use Thee, Thou, Thine and Thus. If you address God in common language (you, me, them, us, etc.) [...]
Darrell | January 6, 2009
One of the central doctrines of Mormonism is that every human being is a spirit child of God. They teach that we were each born as a spirit child of Heavenly Father and one of His wives. This teaching is central to the faith as it lays the ground work for further doctrines such as eternal [...]
