Archive for February, 2007



Actually, This is What You Believe

Published on February 21, 2007

This past weekend, Kate Snow of Good Morning America posted a question to George Stephanopoulos about whether or not Mitt Romney’s LDS faith would be a big hurdle for him (politically speaking).
George’s demonstrated response and investigative journalism is shoddy to say the least. Watch the video for yourself to see.
Romney stated the following in [...]


What Is Mormonism?

Published on February 19, 2007

It’s going to be a long two years. Here’s a story from the Washington Post that is very typical of what is being printed about the LDS Church in light of Mitt Romney’s presidential run. It’s the same old stuff - polygamy, blacks and the priesthood, Joseph Smith and on and on.


Southern Baptist Convention warns Christians about teachings of Mormonism

Published on February 16, 2007

The Southern Baptist Convention is at it again.
“Rob Bowman with the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) says Christians need to be aware that the beliefs of the Mormon Church are inconsistent with biblical Christianity. As one Mormon candidate launches his White House bid, the Southern Baptist official is urging Christians [...]


Love in the Afterlife

Published on February 13, 2007

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal has an article titled Love in the afterlife featuring an interview with an LDS woman testifying about the reality of and potential for eternal marriage.
The author of the article contrasts LDS beliefs on eternal marriage with those of other faiths.
In a few days many Americans will observe [...]


Will Pope Benedict become a Mormon after he dies?

Published on February 5, 2007

Reuters Religion Editor, Tom Heneghan, takes a few stabs at the sacred ordinances of the temple in this article.
Heneghan states: “Church members are told to focus on their ancestors, a rite understandable in a relatively new denomination founded in 1830. But so many now perform the rituals for celebrities, heroes and perfect strangers that the [...]


From myths to missionaries: Taking a look at the truth about Mormonism

Published on February 2, 2007

Here’s a great article from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s paper, The Gateway. The article aims to dispel rumors and misconceptions about the LDS Church.
I found the article to be accurate and sincere in trying to educate a non-Mormon population about misconceptions common to the LDS Church.