This dialogue began after a Mormon contacted me in a private message when I entered a Mormon chat room. I posted some basic documentation showing what Mormonism teaches. They are cut-and-pastes from my LDS section found here: ...
This dialogue occurred after I tackled Mormonism in a Mormon chat room. This extracted dialogue represents an unfortunately typical response from Mormons: they are often too afraid to look at the facts. Craig: You know it's funny how you think Joseph Smith was...
The following a table showing the chronology of the Mormon Church from 1800 to 1978. There's a lot more that could be added but this list is comprised of the major points worthy of consideration. 1800 Hyrum Smith (Joseph Smith's brother) is born. 1805, Dec. 23 Joseph...
Mormonism began with Joseph Smith Jr., who was born on Dec. 23, 1805, in Vermont. He was the fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith. Joseph senior was known as a money digger and sought after buried treasure, particularly that of Captain Kidd. His mother was highly...
The doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) are very interesting. Most of the 'odd' ones are not initially taught to potential converts, but they should be. Instead, "they are revealed later as one matures and gains the ability to accept...
Are you interested in joining the Mormon church? Are you curious about it? Maybe you are taking or have taken the missionary lessons. Perhaps you even think that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a good Christian church that is family-oriented and...
My wife and I were members of the Mormon Church for 22 years. We were married in the Washington, D.C. temple and have three children. During those years I held numerous positions or "callings" (from God) as the church refers to them. Among those were Sunday School...
On May 13, 2008, I was in a formal debate with a Oneness believer who said baptism was necessary for salvation. Following are my notes I prepared for that debate. I put them here as an additional help to readers. If you would like to read the opening paper I read at...
On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, I debated Mr. Roger Perkins on "Is water baptism necessary for salvation?" Mr. Perkins is a Oneness believer and an ex-pastor in the oneness movement. Mr. Perkins holds the position that water baptism is necessary for salvation. I deny...
According to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, God is not a Trinity, and Jesus is not God in flesh. Because of their position, I sometimes ask the question, "From your perspective, has Jehovah performed the greatest act of love?" I get different answers, but...