Luke 18:11, 13; “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.” Mormon Today, ‘Elder […]
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Mormons Still Believe God Created Jesus Through Sex with Mary
Ensign, ‘Being a More Christian Christian’, November 2012; “A Christian has faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, that He is the literal Son of God, sent by His Father to suffer for our sins in the supreme act of love we know as the Atonement.” — Robert D. Hales Colossians 1:15-17; “Who is the image of the […]
Choosing to Righteously Reject Pre-existence
Isaiah 44:24; “Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, And he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; That stretcheth forth the heavens alone; That spreadeth abroad the earth by myself.” General Conference, ‘Making Righteous Choices at the Crossroads of Life,’ October 1988 “Indeed, you and I have a […]
Mormon Holy Ghost Isn’t God, Relegated to Advisory Role
John 14:17“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” My youngest daughter just graduated from university after a few years of hard work, and many hours of study! Her father and […]
Mormon Dilemma 331
Our Worthiness Brings Us Strength “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service”, General Conference, Apr. 2012; “Worthiness to hold a temple recommend gives us the strength to keep our temple covenants. How do we personally gain that strength? We strive to obtain a testimony of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy […]