Polygamy: The LDS Legacy That Won’t Go Away

December 17, 2013   |  

In 1890, Wilford Woodruff, the then President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), issued a “Declaration” that, in effect ,suspended the Mormon doctrine of plural marriage (polygamy). Actually, polygamy was a notorious doctrine and practice of the LDS since the time of Joseph Smith. The practice…
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The Year in Review –Good or Bad, Neutral or Sad

January 1, 2013   |  

Here is my list of the most important events of 2012 in America from a worldview perspective. These are the ones that, in my humble opinion, had the greatest impact on the moral, philosophical, and spiritual lives of our nation and its future direction (for good, bad, or neutral).
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The SBC, Racism, and Mormonism

June 25, 2012   |  

  Last week a resolution was submitted at the annual meeting of  the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) concerning racist statements in Mormon scriptures.  The resolution was not presented by the SBC resolutions committee to the convention for vote.  I applaud them for that decision. Now please understand I am not…
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The Mormon Family Factor

May 8, 2012   |  

A curious subplot to the coming Presidential election is what I call the Mormon Family Factor.  The positive conservative family values of that religion are well documented and are certainly a plus for Mitt Romney’s campaign among conservative Christians.  What is not well understood by most people is why the…
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Do Mormons Believe Salvation is Only Through Christ?

October 27, 2011   |  

Recently a friend of mind wrote me this question:  Is there a group of Mormons that is evangelical, believing that Jesus Christ is only way of Salvation? Here’s how I answered. Good question. If you ask some Mormons if they believe salvation is only through Jesus Christ they would unequivocally…
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Thank You, Pastor Jeffress

October 10, 2011   |  

FBC Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress   This morning I caught a video replay of Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas.  Apparently, last week, he mentioned to a reporter that he considers the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (AKA: LDS or Mormon Church) a cult. …
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