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Tag Archives: Evangelism
The source of LDS lunar life discovered?
Those who have studied Mormonism’s history have seen that much of the Book of Mormon was written largely in part thanks to other sources that were available to Joseph Smith at the time he lived. The two most notable examples … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Cartoon, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Romney Jon Huntsman, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Movie, Movie Review, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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A Roman Catholic on Chuck Colson on Mitt Romney on Mormonism.
I just read an excellent article from NCR on Chuck Colson’s position on the issue of Mitt Romney’s Mormonism and its pertinence in American politics. Although the author of the article is Roman Catholic (which leads him to some erroneous … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, Chuck Colson, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Jon Hunstman, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Rpmney, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, News, Politics, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)
What really happens when one is born again? If all one does is consider what is seen and felt, one will conclude that one is born again by choosing Christ or accepting Him. But there is an unseen, spiritual reality … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Evangelism, Gospel, justified
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Starbucks at the Expense of Gospel Outreach?
As our family continues down the road, I never cease to be amazed at those who tell us, “Oh, I could never do what you are doing!” Or, they may comment, “Lord bless you, but that type of work is … Continue reading
Mormonism’s Bigfoot.
I recently published an article on one of Mormonism’s wild claims about big, black, hairy Cain still roaming the earth in the post Mormon Prophet Lends Credibility to a Wild Claim. And, of course, the first response that post received … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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If Mormonism were true.
An article from Mormon Coffee offers the following six things you’d expect to see if Mormonism were true. You can read the entire article here. ____________________________________ If Mormonism were true… 1. … Joseph Smith would have been able to consistently, … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Jon Hunstman, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Rpmney, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, News, Politics, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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Falling off yet another slippery slope.
Those who warn others about impending issues, problems, doom, or calamities are often chided and ridiculed for being alarmists, and are often told that mentioning the “slippery slope” is nothing more than a scare tactic. It seems that to some, … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, News
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Evangelism, God, Jesus, News, Religion, Theology
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Sermonof the week: “Preaching the Gospel Message” by John MacArthur
Your sermon of the week is Preaching the Gospel Message by John MacArthur. This sermon delivered at the 2007 Resolved conference outlines how God sovereignly uses weak and foolish messengers to employ the foolish means of preaching about the foolishness of … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, John MacArthur, Religion, Sermon, Theology
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Evangelism, Facebook, and modesty.
What does evangelism, Facebook, and modesty have in common? More than you may think. Thanks to Trish Ramos for daring to touch this taboo issue affecting the church. I wish more women like Trish would take a stand with the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Evangelism, feminism, God, Jesus, Modesty, Religion, Theology
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A shocking realization if a Mormon becomes president of the United States.
“Will you love your brothers or sisters likewise, when they have committed a sin that cannot be atoned for without the shedding of their blood? Will you love that man or woman well enough to shed their blood?” – Brigham … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Jon Hunstman, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Rpmney, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, News, Politics, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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A restored priesthood?
4Mormon.org provides the following quick-reference chart and asks the question: “If Mormonism has ‘restored’ the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods, why is its version different from the Biblical version?“ Mormon Priesthood Biblical Priesthood All LDS males are ordained to the Aaronic … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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Just Stop and Think
Source: Just Stop And Think
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, heresy, Islam, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Theology
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A Message for an Ungodly Nation headed for Divine Judgment
I just finished listening to this; do take some time to listen to John MacArthur’s sermon concerning America. Listen or download here…
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Evangelism, false prophets, God, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur, judgment
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Mormonism: Making gods out of sinners since 1830.
The following quote comes from the blog Lehi’s Library: “So in our view it doesn’t matter one bit that a person sinned at some point in their existence prior to becoming a god. It doesn’t preclude the possibility of being divine, because atonement can … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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They just don’t get it.
For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Chaplain, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, Christmas, church, cult, Cults, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Evangelism, Faith, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Indulgence, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Medicine, Memorial, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, murder, New World Translation, News, Paul Washer, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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Well . . . is he or isn’t he?
Is Mormon presidential candidate Mitt Romney pro-life or pro-abortion? I often hear that Christians are willing to vote for him because he “shares their values,” and being pro-life is one of those values often cited. But is he really? In … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Democrat, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, forgiveness, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Romney, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, News, Politics, Religion, Republican, Salt Lake City, Spencer Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, Theology, Utah
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Should a Christian vote for Mitt Romney?
I recently read a piece entitled A Vote For Romney is a Vote for the LDS Church written by Warren C. Smith (not to be confused with the Warren Smith who exposed Rick Warren’s New Age agenda and ties to … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Democrat, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, forgiveness, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Romney, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, News, Politics, Religion, Republican, Salt Lake City, Spencer Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, Theology, Utah
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Unveiling Grace by Sacred Groves.
A wonderful series of testimonies from those who turned from the “Jesus” of Mormonism to the true Jesus revealed in Scripture. It’s amazing what happened to these former Mormons when they actually read their Bibles. Source: Sacred Groves
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, forgiveness, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Spencer Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, Theology, Utah
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A new approach to evangelism and apologetics?
We’ve all experienced how Mormon apologists play the victim card anytime the truth about their organization and prophets are revealed: “You’re picking on us.” “You’re just anti-Mormon.” “We never attack anyone’s faith like you do.” “We have better things to … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, forgiveness, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Spencer Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, Theology, Utah
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The Jesus of the Bible compared with the Jesus of Mormonism.
A former Mormon–one who came to a saving knowledge of the true, biblical Christ–penned the following piece found at Mormon Coffee: This is the Christ of Mormonism: 1. He lives as a humanoid god on a star near Kolob along … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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Dear Mormon, can you guess who said the following?
Dear Mormon, can you guess who said the following? 1). I saw two spirits… One was God my maker, almost in bodily shape like a man… below him stood Jesus Christ my Redeemer, in perfect shape like a man… 2). … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, Random Selections
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, forgiveness, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Spencer Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, Theology, Utah
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Examining the evidence of Mormonism.
Two former Mormons explain the evidence they discovered that led them out of Mormonism and into Christianity in this eleven-part video from the John Ankerberg Show. One:
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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Did King David have to pay for his sin in Hell?
In recent years Mormonism has been trying very hard to appear as if they are Christians (a far cry from historic Mormonism who openly opposed biblical Christianity), and due to Mormonism’s great PR, many folks have bought this lie, believing … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, forgiveness, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Spencer Kimball, Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness, Theology, Utah
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Mormon prophet lends credibility to a wild claim.
Mormonism is known for its tall tales: Claims of Quaker-like people living on the moon, people living on the sun, God living on the planet Kolob, spiritual vegetables, black skin being a sign that you’re cursed of God, or Joseph … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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How an LDS faction is born.
In light of the question posed in Coram Deo’s recent post, and in light of this fictional article about a Mississippi farm boy claiming revelation that the LDS church is apostate, I offer for your listening pleasure an audio piece … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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Did God sin?
This video portrays why my heart grieves for these precious souls and why Mormonism and Christianity never has and never will be compatible. Source: GodNeverSinned.com
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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The lie of LDS unity.
If I had a nickel for every time a Mormon cited Christendom’s presence of denominations as proof that Christianity is apostate while citing their Mormon unity as proof that they’re the one true church, I’d have . . . well, … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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Glenn Beck’s Trojan Horse.
Last year, Mormon radio host Glenn Beck swept the conservative political movement off its feet (and many Evangelical Christians as well) with his Divine Destiny rally. At that time (and since) many non-discerning Christians have embraced Glenn Beck as a … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Mormonism, New Age Nonsense
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Book, Book of Mormon, Books, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Divine Destiny, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Glenn Beck, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, New Age, News, Politics, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Sarah Palin, Theology
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Is Joseph Smith the gateway to heaven?
Absolutely amazing blasphemies from the Mormon church: “[There is] “no salvation without accepting Joseph Smith. If Joseph Smith was verily a prophet, and if he told the truth…no man can reject that testimony without incurring the most dreadful consequences, for … Continue reading
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Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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Mark Hofmann’s parole board letter released.
The handwritten letter by Mormon forger and bomber, Mark Hofmann, to his parole board in 1988 has finally been released. For those not familiar with Hofmann and the great Salamander Letter controversy, here’s a synopsis: Mark Hofmann fooled the prophets … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mark Hofmann, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Parole Board Letter, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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