New Era, ‘How do I strengthen my testimony by bearing it when I have such a hard time being in front of people?,’ March 2019 “President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then-Second Counselor in the First Presidency, gave four suggestions on how to strengthen your testimony: Search the word of God. “Fearlessly strive to believe. “Ask with a […]
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Matthew 22:36-40 “Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love […]
LDS Church Can’t Follow Its Own Rules
Mormonad By Small and Simple Things “The small and simple things we are taught in the scriptures and by living prophets … result in powerful spiritual uplift and growth.” — Dallin H. Oaks Ephesians 4:14 “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait […]
Russell Nelson: Joe Smith’s Prophecies ‘Amazingly Consistent’
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures”. New Era. ‘Study the Savior’s Words,’ January 2018 “I have devoted much of my 93 years to learning about the Savior, […]
LDS Leaders Protect Against Falsehoods
New Era, ‘6 Reasons We Really Do Need the Church!,’ August 2018 Note: For the sake of time, we’re looking at just the last of six reasons the leaders have told kids they need the Church. To read their entire article, the link is provided above. … “6. To Establish the Kingdom of God on the Earth […]
LDS Youth Fed Lies in Easter Message
New Era, ‘Thankful This Easter Season,’ April 2018; “Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, suffered, died, and rose from death in order that He could grasp us as we fall, hold us with His might, and through our obedience to His commandments, lift us to eternal life. … This Easter I thank Him and the Father, […]
Mormon Lies about the Bible Taught to Children
New Era, ‘Answers to Common Questions,’ March 2015; “Do you ever feel unprepared when people ask you questions about the Church? Here are some suggestions for how you might answer a few frequently asked questions. … Why do you have other scriptures? Isn’t the Bible enough? … The Bible gives us much, and other scriptures give us […]
Numerous Lies in LDS Youth Magazine’s ‘Mormonad’
New Era, ‘Onward Christian Soldiers,’ April 2017; “The men and women, who desire to obtain seats in the celestial kingdom, will find that they must battle every day.” – Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young [1997], 294” Colossians 2:15; “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over […]
Mormonism’s 180: Never Question Personal Experiences
New Era, ‘Words to Live By,’ November 2016;“Never forget, question, or ignore personal, sacred spiritual experiences.” – Ronald A. Rasband 2 Timothy 1:12; “For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I […]
Mormon Descriptions of Jesus for Christmas
New Era, ‘What the Christmas Story Can Teach Us,’ December 2015; Today we’re looking at an article in the New Era, a monthly publication written to ‘enlighten and educate’ LDS youth. In this article there were several quotes given by past LDS prophets describing who Jesus is, and to say they were outrageous would be […]