Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I recently came across an article titled, Defending the Faith: Creating a Cumulative Case for the Book of Mormon, written by Daniel Peterson. It is an attempt to respond to critics who argue that the Book of Mormon is not genuine. Let me make something clear, I am not anti-Mormon. Mormons are lovely people and … Read More “The Cumulative Case Against the Book of Mormon” »
I have been interested in the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) for some time. One of the interesting things is the theological differences between the Community of Christ and the Utah Mormons. I found an interesting podcast episode from a Mormon perspective looking at these differences. … Read More “Mormons and the Community of Christ” »
I recently heard from a Community of Christ pastor who was receiving some opposition from his local ministerial. If you are not familiar with the Community of Christ, they were formally known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. When people hear this, they automatically think of the Utah Mormons and … Read More “Considering the Community of Christ” »
One of the methods that Mormon missionaries use is to get people to read the Book of Mormon and then to pray and ask if it was true. If one receives the “burning in the bosom,” that is God’s way of telling you that you should become a Mormon. Whatever doubts you have about the … Read More “Mormonism, Christianity and the Role of Experience” »
Since my article on embracing the Community of Christ into orthodoxy came out, I have had a few people question me (respectfully) on this. Their main concern, as was mine, was the fact that the Book of Mormon is still considered scripture by the Community of Christ. I would like to respond to this. Two … Read More “Community of Christ and Salvation” »
I have recently been doing some research into the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). Having examined their statement of faith, I find it quite orthodox. You can find their statement of faith here. One of the biggest barriers to protestants accepting the Church of Christ as … Read More “Rethinking the Community of Christ” »
