I believe in tongues – but not to the extent that others might, say in the Pentecostal/Charismatic circles, but this article is interesting in the fact that it shows (1) Mormonism experimented with tongues, (2) tongues was prevalent in the early 19th century, and did not begin in 1916 and many believe, and (3) the practice of ‘teaching’ tongues has not changed.
Feb 07 2009
Mormonism, a growing religion in Latin America
This is a release from the link below. What a shame that people actually believe the lie of Mormonism, in that these people in Latin America who daily live with the visible knowledge that the Book of Mormon is a fictional creation actually still buy into this garbage.
Salt Lake City, USA – Mormonism is growing in Latin America where new members are attracted by such factors as the church’s affluence and stability, as well as its family image and the belief that Jesus Christ visited the Americas after he was resurrected.
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Jan 31 2009
William E. McLellin, Mormon Founder, notebook rediscovered
Salt Lake City, USA – Brent Ashworth, a memorabilia collector, rediscovered a notebook from an original LDS apostle, William E. McLellin. McLellin was excommunicated from the church and openly expressed his disdain for it. He wrote, “I do not endorse many of the acts of Joseph Smith. And the older he grew, the wider of the mark his course until finally he died at the hands of his enemies, as ‘a fool dieth.’ In his afterlife he introduced great wickedness, and even abominations the “church of Latter Day Saints.” And to day that people at the great Salt Lake valley are carrying out the measures introduced by him in Nauvoo. I firmly believe that the people called Latter Day Saints are the wickedest people of any that now live on this wide earth. But here I will stop, but could say more.”Continue reading “William E. McLellin, Mormon Founder, notebook rediscovered”
Oct 04 2008
5 new temples planned, LDS conference reveals (And in Rome of All Places)
Do you think that Monson will also announce that Mormonism has no historical basis and the temples are as empty as the high places of the Canaanites? I wonder how the Catholics are going to handle the Roman Temple? I might just be cheering the Pope on, on this one. Let’s pray for those that are lost under the spirit of Mormonism that they may come to stand on the firm foundation that is the Church.
via 5 new temples planned, LDS conference reveals – Los Angeles Times.
SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson said today the church has plans to build five new temples worldwide, three abroad and two in the United States.The temples are planned for Calgary, Canada; Cordoba, Argentina; Rome, Italy; Philadelphia and in the greater Kansas City, Mo. area.
Monson’s announcement came as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened its two-day semiannual General Conference. The event draws more than 100,000 to the faith’s downtown campus which includes the Salt Lake City Temple and the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, home of the renowned Tabernacle Choir.The 13 million-member Utah-based church currently has 128 operating temples worldwide. Construction or plans for another 12 was already in the works before Saturday’s announcement.
Monson has dedicated three temples — in Curitiba, Brazil; Panama City, Panama; and Twin Falls, Idaho — since he was named the 16th church president in February.
Temples play an important role in the lives of Latter-day Saints. Only members in good standing may enter the towering white buildings, where members perform sacred religious ceremonies, including proxy baptisms and wedding ceremonies known as sealings.Worldwide temple building is a legacy from 15th church president Gordon B. Hinckley, who began the effort so that members of the church outside the United States could more easily access the buildings to perform their religious rituals.
The locations selected for new temples reflect the growth of the church.
The Rome temple will be the church’s first in Italy and the twelfth in Europe. The Calgary temple will increase the number of temples in Canada to eight. The Cordoba temple will be the second Argentina and bring the total number of temples in Latin America to 34. There are 51 temples in the United States, according to a data on a church Web site.
Architecturally, temples are towering white buildings with tall steeples. Many are topped with a trumpet-blowing golden angel draped in flowing robes. The figure represents the angel Moroni, whom Mormons believe led church founder Joseph Smith to a set of buried golden plates that, when translated, became known as the Book of Mormon, the faith’s central text.
Oct 03 2008
Intimate thoughts with Mormons
This is the last of the series of posts on Mormonism for this week. (It does not mean that I will not revisit the topic from time to time.) The Mormon religion was founded by a con man with very little on his mind but money, power, and control over women. He and his disciples essentially created ritualized adultery and corrupted the traditional view of marriage. If the roots are corrupt, how can the tree not be poisonous? I have not included all of the quotes, as some of them are more lewd that I would want on this blog. I advise you that although these sayings are the Truth of Mormonism, they are not easy to digest. They are filled with allowances of incest, pedophilia, adultery, and polygamy.
From Rethinking Mormonism:
The Restoration Means God Leads the Mormon Church
“Through living prophets, Christ is leading this church today. The greatest security of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints comes from learning to listen to and obey the words and commandments that the Lord has given through living prophets. I would hope that the world would understand the importance of having a living prophet on earth today… Their purpose is to bring us the will of the Lord for our times.“
” I give my testimony that the prophets of this day have the qualities of the prophets of old and the other prophets of this dispensation. Each of these prophets has humbly and prayerfully sought to know and follow God’s will in his personal ministry. We declare with soberness, and yet with the authority of God in us vested, we have a prophet today. The President of the Church, as a prophet, is God’s representative on earth and is appointed to lead His church. Christ is the head of his Church today, just as he was in ancient times. The Lord has said that this is ‘the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased‘ (D&C 1:30).”
-Apostle Robert D. Hales, “Hear the Prophet’s Voice and Obey,” Ensign, May 1995, Page 15
Now look what those leaders have done over the last 150 years…
The following historical events regarding sex and marriage in the church have been compiled from the extensive historical church chronology from D. Michael Quinn’s book “The Mormon Hierarchy : Extensions of Power” For references, refer to the book.
Oct 03 2008
Mormons Against the Love of God
From Rethinking Mormonsim:
“Jesus ’so loved the world that he gave his own life, that as many as would believe might become the sons of God.’ Indeed, the Father and the Son are one-in purpose and love.”
“Divine love is also conditional. While divine love can be called perfect, infinite, enduring, and universal, it cannot correctly be characterized as unconditional. The word does not appear in the scriptures. On the other hand, many verses affirm that the higher levels of love the Father and the Son feel for each of us-and certain divine blessings stemming from that love-are conditional.”
“Understanding that divine love and blessings are not truly ‘unconditional’ can defend us against common fallacies such as these: ‘Since God’s love is unconditional, He will love me regardless …’; or ‘Since ‘God is love,’ He will love me unconditionally, regardless …’ These arguments are used by anti-Christs to woo people with deception.”
Oct 03 2008
Where is the DNA evidence of the Mormons?
Tip to the hat to Jessica for posting this video first.
This might not be CSI, but if you have no DNA evidence, then you don’t have a case for Mormonism.
Oct 02 2008
May I recommend this site… (Investigating Mormonism)
If Mormons Are Christians, Then Am I A Mormon? « i love mormons.
Love the quote…
“If we have the truth, it cannot be harmed by investigation. If we have not the truth, it ought to be harmed.” -J. Reuben Clark, D. Michael Quinn: The Church Years. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press, 1983, p. 24.
Oct 02 2008
To Those Who are Investigating Mormonism – Richard Packham
If you are investigating Mormonism (the “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” or “LDS Church”), you are probably studying it in private meetings in your home with missionaries from that church. Here are some of the key things that they are probably telling you:
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