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Mormon Polygamy
Today’s post is in response to a question received on the Web site. A young man who is preparing for his mission asked me how I would respond to his non-member friend who asked why Joseph Smith...
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How Joseph Smith Translated the Book of Mormon
By the Gift and Power of God Painting by Del Parson courtesy of Flickr user: More Good Foundation The title page of The Book of Mormon said it would be interpreted and “come forth by the gift and power...
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Answers to Challenging Questions
Missionaries frequently get asked challenging questions about beliefs and practices (current and past) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions like: Do Mormons believe in...
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The Church’s Statement on Race and the Priesthood
Since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new statement on Race and the Priesthood in December 2013, there has been a lot of discussion on the subject. Many people have rightly...
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Archaeological Evidence of The Book of Mormon
This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of The Book of Mormon around archaeological...
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1978 Revelation on the Priesthood
This Sunday marks the 36th anniversary of Official Declaration 2 of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known by many as the LDS Church’s 1978 Revelation on the Priesthood which...
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The Role of Women in the LDS Church
With the role of women in the Church and in the priesthood being an ongoing issue in the news, it is likely that missionaries will get asked difficult questions on this topic. Therefore, I thought it...
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Timeline and History of Blacks Receiving the Priesthood in the LDS Church
The subject of blacks receiving the priesthood in the LDS Church is somewhat of a weighty matter, but one that most missionaries will have to deal with. The following is a timeline of major events...
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Answering Gender Identity Questions on Your Mission
Summary: Mormon missionaries should be prepared to answer some basic questions about gender identity. This post discusses what the scriptures and LDS Church doctrine teaches about gender and gender...
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How to Respond to Accusations of Racism in The Book of Mormon
I recently heard of a confrontation a man had with two missionaries where he accused them and their church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of being racist. As evidence, the man...
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How Joseph Smith Translated the Book of Mormon
By the Gift and Power of God Painting by Del Parson courtesy of Flickr user: More Good Foundation The title page of The Book of Mormon said it would be interpreted and “come forth by the gift and power...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Answers to Challenging Questions
Missionaries frequently get asked challenging questions about beliefs and practices (current and past) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions like: Do Mormons believe in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Church’s Statement on Race and the Priesthood
Since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new statement on Race and the Priesthood in December 2013, there has been a lot of discussion on the subject. Many people have rightly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Archaeological Evidence of The Book of Mormon
This is another in my series of article on challenging questions that missionaries will likely face. Today we will talk about some common criticisms of The Book of Mormon around archaeological...
View ArticleClik here to view.
1978 Revelation on the Priesthood
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of Official Declaration 2 of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known by many as the LDS Church’s 1978 Revelation on the Priesthood which allowed all...
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The Role of Women in the LDS Church
With the role of women in the Church and in the priesthood being an ongoing issue in the news, it is likely that missionaries will get asked difficult questions on this topic. Therefore, I thought it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Timeline and History of Blacks Receiving the Priesthood in the LDS Church
The subject of blacks receiving the priesthood in the LDS Church is somewhat of a weighty matter, but one that most missionaries will have to deal with. The following is a timeline of major events...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Answering Gender Identity Questions on Your Mission
Summary: Mormon missionaries should be prepared to answer some basic questions about gender identity. This post discusses what the scriptures and LDS Church doctrine teaches about gender and gender...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Respond to Accusations of Racism in The Book of Mormon
I recently heard of a confrontation a man had with two missionaries where he accused them and their church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of being racist. As evidence, the man...
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How to Respond if an Investigator Asks if There is Progression between Kingdoms
Summary: How should a missionary respond when an investigator asks if there is progression between kingdoms of glory? Short answer: We don’t know. The Church has no official position on the subject. As...
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