In Mormonism, the Word of Wisdom is often interpreted as a black and white revelation which simply means members shouldn’t ingest coffee, tea, or alcohol while ignoring almost all the rest of the revelation. The revelation itself also historically was…
Category: Church History
In the LDS church there is without a doubt a general understanding that all changes will come through the proper channels which means the leaders. In every single discussion on this concept someone always references a scripture like D&C 132:8…
In the LDS church we talk about the glorious times of the Kirtland Era and the many revelations Joseph received. We then talk about the prosperous Nauvoo era and equate it with the blessings of God. However, we generally don’t…
In the LDS church I heard about the First Vision on many occasions and came to understand the significance of that event. It was a parting of the heavens and God was speaking to his children again. It was revolutionary…
The Lectures on Faith are one of the most misunderstood aspects of the early church. However, with a little bit of research the truth can easily be discovered. It is also misunderstood because some people in positions of prominence have…
When studying church history, it is very easy for someone to find something that agrees with their conclusion and then use the source as a premise to support their argument. I have certainly done this, and it is the basis…