The concept of a pre-existence is a fundamental aspect of Mormonism that shapes how many things in the religion are viewed. In Mormonism, we existed as unembodied intelligences, then as spirits, now as humans on our way to becoming gods….
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The Word of Wisdom is a core aspect of what it means to be a Mormon today. However, it’s also a deeply misunderstood and misapplied revelation, with most people focusing on only a very small part of it. Today, the…
The idea of a Great Apostasy happening is central to every aspect of Mormonism. This is because Mormonism is seen as a restoration of what was originally instituted by Christ, and what was lost by the widespread apostasy. However, the…
In Mormonism, performing baptisms for the dead is a chance to offer all those that have died without the church an opportunity to accept it and then consequently receive all the blessings that God has to offer. It is seen…
The First Vision was a time when God parted the heavens and spoke with his children again. It was an opportunity for God to correct the many mistakes that had made their way into Christianity. However, it shouldn’t have even…
When I first started to understand the state of the Mormon church, I used D&C 124 to show that the current LDS church was woefully off track. It was clear to me that the church had been rejected and cast…
Currently in Mormonism, there is a growing opposition to the LDS church’s teachings that Joseph practiced polygamy. This movement is led by some outspoken people and does make some good points. We shouldn’t automatically accept any narrative. Especially if many…
In the LDS church we are told that the leaders can’t lead us astray and that the church will never fail because it is Christ’s church. Every decision that is made by the leaders is direct revelation from God because…
In Mormonism, Joseph Smith introduced many new and unique ideas that made Mormonism distinctive from the rest of Christianity. However, almost all of these concepts were first introduced by a prolific Swedish writer, and prophet, by the name of Emanuel…
An Address to All Believers in Christ – 1887 edition In 1887, David Whitmer, who was a first-hand witness to the events in the early church, published a book detailing 12 critical ways that the Utah based church had fallen…