If you use Google’s Keyword Tool and type in “mormon” you get a list of the top 150 searches on Google that contain the word “mormon” along with the average monthly volume of searches for each keyword. It’s interesting to look at these words and speculate as to what people are really looking for when … Read more
Yes, there is such a thing as “Mormon underwear” although Mormons refer to them as “garments” or “temple garments”. Only Mormons who have “gone through” a Mormon temple (“temples” are different than “churches”), meaning they’ve participated in certain religious ordinances, wear religious clothing as underwear which is called “garments”. The clothes serve as a reminder … Read more
The short answer is “Yes” and the long answer is “Yes, with some exceptions.” Mormons overwhelmingly voted for Mitt Romney in the primaries. No surprise there. Even I, whom I consider to be an extremely objective and intelligent human being, was rooting for Romney. But just the same, I had a lot of doubts about … Read more
Good heavens no. Just because Romney is a Mormon and Huckabee used Romney’s religion as a wedge to draw votes away from Romney which resulted in both Huckabee and Romney losing the primaries and McCain winning? No, I don’t think too many Mormons hate Huckabee. I don’t. I think he’s a classic politician who’s willing … Read more
This question was put to me by a friend of mine (no, not the one with all the anti-Mormon questions). The answer is a “not really…well, sort of, I guess…well, I guess I can see why people would say that” type of answer. The quick answer is “No, we believe we get an entire universe” … Read more
Yes. Mormons believe in what we call a “pre-mortal existence“. We believe that prior to this life, we lived as spirits with God. As spirits we didn’t have a physical body like we do here, but we had consciousness, could communicate with each other just as we do here, could make choices and learn, and … Read more
Q: D&C 25:15 says that unless a person keeps the commandments “continually,” he cannot go where God is. Do you keep the commandments continually? If not, where do Mormons like you go when they die? A: Is God saying here that we need to be 100% perfect right now or else go to hell? Of … Read more
Q: If we are to believe that the Nephites are truly ancient “Mormons,” where in the Book of Mormon does it say they held the Melchizedek priesthood? Where does it say they practiced baptism for the dead? Or believe that men can become Gods? How about God having a body of flesh and bones? What … Read more
Q: Presidents Brigham Young and Wilford Woodruff both taught that God is progressing in knowledge (Journal of Discourses 11:286, The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, p.3). Yet President Joseph Fielding Smith said that “this kind of doctrine is very dangerous” (Doctrines of Salvation 1:8). Which prophet was telling the truth? A: Although this webpage (http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/response/qa/by_sermons_scripture.htm) doesn’t … Read more
The following is a recent conversation between me and my friend. While it wasn’t quoted in our conversation, the question arises because of a sermon delivered by Joseph Smith and first published on 15 August 1844 called the King Follett Sermon. In it, Joseph Smith teaches that God was once a man like us, and … Read more
You might be aware that Mormons don’t drink alcohol. If you are, and you’re a drinker yourself, then you might wonder if Mormons think you’re evil, ignorant, misguided, a menace to society, an unfit example for their children, a lowlife, etc. Or maybe a Mormon actually told you in no uncertain terms what they think … Read more
Because we don’t like to have fun, that’s why! But seriously, Mormons don’t drink alcohol because it’s a commandment of God to members of the Mormon church. It all started when Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received a revelation from God that has become known as the Word … Read more
Well, not so quick Sparky. I’ve watched the DNA vs. the Book of Mormon video on YouTube and the “science” contained in it wouldn’t stand up to the most superficial scrutiny of any self-respecting scientist. Heck, I’m not a scientist, and I’m lacking in self-respect, and it didn’t even stand up to my superficial scrutiny. … Read more
Q: Every turn of a shovel in the Middle East brings up support for the Bible. Where is all of that archeolgical support for the BOM? A: There’s quite a bit of archaeological evidence in Central America that supports the BofM. I could refer you some books on the matter if you’re interested. Q: The … Read more
From a conversation between me and a friend. Q: Alma 11:37 says that, as a Mormon, you “cannot be saved in your sins.” D&C 1:31 adds that God cannot “look upon sin with the least degree of allowance.” Do you struggle with sin? If so, can it be assumed that you are not saved? A: … Read more
From a conversation between me and a friend of mine. Q: The Bible is the final and only Word of God written to man. A: If the Bible is God’s final word to man why doesn’t it say so? I know Revelations 22:19 says “And if any man shall take away from the words of … Read more
A brief discussion between my friend and I, taken from a longer discussion of various anti-Mormon ideas. Q: One time I asked a Mormon Elder if something came up that definitely, without a doubt, showed that the BOM and/or the LDS Church was wrong, would he still remain an LDS member. His answer was YES, … Read more
Q: Here is a diffferent type of argument that i would like to see what your response would be. http://www.carm.org/lds/infinity.htm A: Regarding infinity, our church doesn’t teach what is said in that article, that is, the church doesn’t say anywhere I’ve read that there’s an infinite trail of man > God > man > God, … Read more
Q: There are the many false prophecies of Joseph Smith. A: Which prophecies of Joseph Smith are you referring to as false? I can argue specifics but not general statements. Q: Joseph Smith said “that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and … Read more
As I’ve researched anti-Mormon materials online I’ve been amazed by the sheer amount of it and it makes me wonder if Mormons are targeted more than other religions, even those religions that are substantially larger than Mormonism. For example, there are about 13 million Mormons in the entire world. But there are around 1 billion … Read more
Q: How bout that Brigham Young? He was quite a character. Ever read his stuff? Its a good read if you are into racism and polygamy. A: Yes, Brigham Young did say a lot of interesting things, although much of what he said is often taken out of context (not just the context of his … Read more
This is a follow up to this post about the thousands of changes to the Book of Mormon. My friend asked me why, if there are all these changes, aren’t there footnotes in the BofM to explain what they are? The assumption made by some is that if the LDS Church weren’t super-sneaky and always … Read more
This is the question from my friend that started it all. Luckily the LDS Church had just published an article dealing with this topic in some depth, and below you can read the back and forth discussion my friend and I had on the matter. But if you want the nutshell version of things, the … Read more