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I Object!: Legal Thriller Offers Tainted Look at Mormonism
A critical analysis of <i>Brigham's Day</i>, a legal thriller by John Gates.
• mountain meadows massacre • john gates • <i>brigham's day</i> • legal thrillers • kanab
A critical analysis of <i>Brigham's Day</i>, a legal thriller by John Gates.
• mountain meadows massacre • john gates • <i>brigham's day</i> • legal thrillers • kanab
McCloud's Sunset Series Off to a Good Start
A short review of <i>Sunset Across India</i> by Susan Evans McCloud.
• india • love • mormonism • identity
A short review of <i>Sunset Across India</i> by Susan Evans McCloud.
• india • love • mormonism • identity
Mormonism and the White House
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney may have trouble winning media and widespread approval if he is not able to cast his faith in the Mormon religion positively.
• mitt romney presidential bid • religion and politics • faith and white house • mormonism media campaign • coverage candidates 2008
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney may have trouble winning media and widespread approval if he is not able to cast his faith in the Mormon religion positively.
• mitt romney presidential bid • religion and politics • faith and white house • mormonism media campaign • coverage candidates 2008
Mormonism's Black Priesthood Ban
Elijah Abel would be the first black Mormon to hold the priesthood. No other black Mormon would be ordained as a priesthood holder for 130 years.
• mormon black priesthood ban • black priesthood ban • mormons • mormonism • lds black priesthood ban
Elijah Abel would be the first black Mormon to hold the priesthood. No other black Mormon would be ordained as a priesthood holder for 130 years.
• mormon black priesthood ban • black priesthood ban • mormons • mormonism • lds black priesthood ban
Blood Atonement
Brigham Young once taught that there were certain sins that sinner could earn forgiveness for only by the shedding of his blood.
• blood atonement • mormon • christ • forgiveness • brigham young
Brigham Young once taught that there were certain sins that sinner could earn forgiveness for only by the shedding of his blood.
• blood atonement • mormon • christ • forgiveness • brigham young
CTR Rings
A CTR Ring may be the most popular piece of Mormon jewelry, but someone not familiar with the faith may not know what the letters stand for.
• ctr • ctr ring • mormon jewelery • wwjd bracelet • choose the right
A CTR Ring may be the most popular piece of Mormon jewelry, but someone not familiar with the faith may not know what the letters stand for.
• ctr • ctr ring • mormon jewelery • wwjd bracelet • choose the right
Disaffected Mormon Underground
New Order Mormons and the Disaffected Mormon Underground church members stay in the church, despite not believing in many of its key doctrines.
• new order mormons • disaffected mormon underground • disaffected mormons • lds church • mormon members
New Order Mormons and the Disaffected Mormon Underground church members stay in the church, despite not believing in many of its key doctrines.
• new order mormons • disaffected mormon underground • disaffected mormons • lds church • mormon members
Fast and Testimony Meeting
On the first Sunday of each month, Mormons gather for what is known as fast and testimony meeting. This service is more freeform than other LDS services.
• fast and testiomony meeting • mormon services • lds services • general conference • fast offerings
On the first Sunday of each month, Mormons gather for what is known as fast and testimony meeting. This service is more freeform than other LDS services.
• fast and testiomony meeting • mormon services • lds services • general conference • fast offerings
FLDS Letter to President Bush
Willie Jessop addressed a letter to the executive branch accusing the agencies who conducted the raid on the Yearning for Zion ranch of exceeding boundaries
• flds letter • flds raid • yfz flds raid • polygamist sects • mormonism
Willie Jessop addressed a letter to the executive branch accusing the agencies who conducted the raid on the Yearning for Zion ranch of exceeding boundaries
• flds letter • flds raid • yfz flds raid • polygamist sects • mormonism
Heavenly Mother
Mormon doctrine holds that human beings are the literal spirit descendants of two parents.
• mormon heavenly mother • heavenly mother • heavenly father • mormon heavenly father • spirits
Mormon doctrine holds that human beings are the literal spirit descendants of two parents.
• mormon heavenly mother • heavenly mother • heavenly father • mormon heavenly father • spirits
LDS Senior Missionary Program
Church members who have reached retirement age can keep busy by serving their fellow man in a spiritual capacity.
• lds senior missionary • mormon senior missionary • mormon church missionaries • lds missionaries • senior missionary opportunities
Church members who have reached retirement age can keep busy by serving their fellow man in a spiritual capacity.
• lds senior missionary • mormon senior missionary • mormon church missionaries • lds missionaries • senior missionary opportunities
LDS Temple Weddings
Most religions give a couple an automatic divorce at death, but church members who go through a sealing ceremony can be together for all eternity.
• mormon temple weddings • lds temple weddings • mormon temple marriages • lds temple marraiges • mormon temples
Most religions give a couple an automatic divorce at death, but church members who go through a sealing ceremony can be together for all eternity.
• mormon temple weddings • lds temple weddings • mormon temple marriages • lds temple marraiges • mormon temples
Low LDS Convert Retention Rate
Although the number of baptisms reported has remained fairly steady, most people baptized into the Mormon faith become inactive shortly after joining the church.
• lds convert retention • mormon curch growth • lds church growth • mormon convert retention • mormonism
Although the number of baptisms reported has remained fairly steady, most people baptized into the Mormon faith become inactive shortly after joining the church.
• lds convert retention • mormon curch growth • lds church growth • mormon convert retention • mormonism
Mark Hoffman's Salamander Letters
One of the strangest parts of modern Mormon history are the two 1985 car bombings that led to the discovery of what may be one of the greatest forgeries of all time.
• mormon salamander letters • mark hoffman • salamder letter • hoffman forgeries • mormon history
One of the strangest parts of modern Mormon history are the two 1985 car bombings that led to the discovery of what may be one of the greatest forgeries of all time.
• mormon salamander letters • mark hoffman • salamder letter • hoffman forgeries • mormon history
Mormon Boy Scouting Program
The only organizational difference is that the leaders, even the patrol leaders, are selected by the Bishop of the Ward.
• mormon boy scout program • lds boy scout program • aaronic priesthood • deacon quorum • patrol leader
The only organizational difference is that the leaders, even the patrol leaders, are selected by the Bishop of the Ward.
• mormon boy scout program • lds boy scout program • aaronic priesthood • deacon quorum • patrol leader
No LDS Access to Catholic Records
The Vatican issued this statement over concern that the records might be used in baptizing former Catholics into the Mormon church after their death.
• baptism for the dead controvery • roman catholic mormon relations • roman catholic • vatican • mormonism
The Vatican issued this statement over concern that the records might be used in baptizing former Catholics into the Mormon church after their death.
• baptism for the dead controvery • roman catholic mormon relations • roman catholic • vatican • mormonism
Patriarchal Blessings
When the spirit prompts a faithful Mormon that it is time to get a patriarchal blessing, he must be interviewed by a bishop and get an appointment with a stake patriarch.
• lds patriarchal blessing • mormon patriarchal blessing • patriarchal blessing • stake patriarch • personal scripture
When the spirit prompts a faithful Mormon that it is time to get a patriarchal blessing, he must be interviewed by a bishop and get an appointment with a stake patriarch.
• lds patriarchal blessing • mormon patriarchal blessing • patriarchal blessing • stake patriarch • personal scripture
Smiles for Diversity
Members of the FLDS church who choose to leave the group face many challenges because of poor schooling and their religious upbringing.
• smiles for diversity • flds lost boys • flds education • flds worldview • flds
Members of the FLDS church who choose to leave the group face many challenges because of poor schooling and their religious upbringing.
• smiles for diversity • flds lost boys • flds education • flds worldview • flds
Stories of the Three Nephites
Catholics tell stories about their saints that mirrors a smilar pattern to the tales told about the Three Nephites and John the Revelator told by faithful Mormons.
• mormon folklore • lds folklore • three nephites • book of mormon • john the revelator
Catholics tell stories about their saints that mirrors a smilar pattern to the tales told about the Three Nephites and John the Revelator told by faithful Mormons.
• mormon folklore • lds folklore • three nephites • book of mormon • john the revelator
The Different Mormon Jesus
This is a debate largely ignored by members of the church, but often brought up by Fundamentalist Christians and anti-Mormons.
• mormon jesus • mormon baptism • mormon theological debate • lds baptism • mormonism
This is a debate largely ignored by members of the church, but often brought up by Fundamentalist Christians and anti-Mormons.
• mormon jesus • mormon baptism • mormon theological debate • lds baptism • mormonism
The Lost Boys of the FLDS
The polygamist group led by Warren Jeffs may have cast out teenage boys to make more women available for marriages to older men.
• flds lost boys • polygamist sect • flds teenagers • smiles for diversity • fundamentalist mormons
The polygamist group led by Warren Jeffs may have cast out teenage boys to make more women available for marriages to older men.
• flds lost boys • polygamist sect • flds teenagers • smiles for diversity • fundamentalist mormons
The Mormon Reptilian Conspiracy
According to one well-known conspiracy theorist, the Mormon leadership is part of the Merovingian bloodline and is engaged in a vast cover up.
• mormon reptilian theory • mormon reptilian bloodlines • david icke • conspiracy theories • mormonism
According to one well-known conspiracy theorist, the Mormon leadership is part of the Merovingian bloodline and is engaged in a vast cover up.
• mormon reptilian theory • mormon reptilian bloodlines • david icke • conspiracy theories • mormonism
The September Six
A high-ranking apostle started a war on Mormon scholars and intellectuals with the ex-communication of the six Signature Book authors in September of 1993.
• mormon intellectual • september six • mormon scholar excommunicationh • mormon intellectaul excomunication • mormon scholars excommunication
A high-ranking apostle started a war on Mormon scholars and intellectuals with the ex-communication of the six Signature Book authors in September of 1993.
• mormon intellectual • september six • mormon scholar excommunicationh • mormon intellectaul excomunication • mormon scholars excommunication
Utah's High Anti-Depressant Usage
The church and social scientists should look into whether it's specific to Utah or Mormon practice that causes high rates of mental health problems in Utah.
• mormonism mental health • utah anti-depressant rate usage • deseret morning news • salt lake tribune • mental health
The church and social scientists should look into whether it's specific to Utah or Mormon practice that causes high rates of mental health problems in Utah.
• mormonism mental health • utah anti-depressant rate usage • deseret morning news • salt lake tribune • mental health
Book of Mormon Translation Process
South Park's depiction of the process is not far from the truth of how the early LDS leaders produced this sacred text.
• book of mormon translation • joseph smith seer stone • urim and thummim • mormon translation • mormonism
South Park's depiction of the process is not far from the truth of how the early LDS leaders produced this sacred text.
• book of mormon translation • joseph smith seer stone • urim and thummim • mormon translation • mormonism
Community of Christ Overview
When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.
• community of christ • reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s • restorationist groups • joseph smith • nauvoo
When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.
• community of christ • reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s • restorationist groups • joseph smith • nauvoo
FLDS Children's Schedule Released
The people in charge of the YFZ Ranch have tried to show concern for the boys and girls in custody by releasing schedules for Texas authorities.
• captive flds children • flds children schedules • texas department of childrens protective services • flds • fundamentalis church of jesus christ of latter day
The people in charge of the YFZ Ranch have tried to show concern for the boys and girls in custody by releasing schedules for Texas authorities.
• captive flds children • flds children schedules • texas department of childrens protective services • flds • fundamentalis church of jesus christ of latter day
FLDS Children's Scriptures Taken
The reasons for taking these copies may have been valid, but why have the texts not been replaced with clean copies?
• flds children • flds children book of mormon • texas flds raid • yearning for zion raid • polygamist cult
The reasons for taking these copies may have been valid, but why have the texts not been replaced with clean copies?
• flds children • flds children book of mormon • texas flds raid • yearning for zion raid • polygamist cult
Fundamentalist Mormons
Polygamy may still be part of Mormon doctrine, but the physical practice was abandoned with Wilford Woodfruff's Official Declaration of 1890.
• flds polygamy • mormon pologyamy • church of jesus chirst of latter-day saints • fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latter da • warren jeffs
Polygamy may still be part of Mormon doctrine, but the physical practice was abandoned with Wilford Woodfruff's Official Declaration of 1890.
• flds polygamy • mormon pologyamy • church of jesus chirst of latter-day saints • fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latter da • warren jeffs
Insider's View of Mormon Origins
The church has a history of disciplining scholars for writing non-faith promoting works, but does Grant Palmer belong in this category?
• grant palmer disfellowshipped • an insider's view of mormon origins • mormon intellectual • church discipline • signature books
The church has a history of disciplining scholars for writing non-faith promoting works, but does Grant Palmer belong in this category?
• grant palmer disfellowshipped • an insider's view of mormon origins • mormon intellectual • church discipline • signature books
LDS Baptism for the Dead
Mormon theology gives people the chance to accept the gospel even after they die. Many critics see the practice as changing the deceased's faith.
• mormon baptisim for the dead • lds baptism for the dead • posthumous baptism • mormon temple ceremonies • mormonism
Mormon theology gives people the chance to accept the gospel even after they die. Many critics see the practice as changing the deceased's faith.
• mormon baptisim for the dead • lds baptism for the dead • posthumous baptism • mormon temple ceremonies • mormonism
LDS Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage
A letter writeen by the First Presidency was read to California wards on June 29 asking members to support a measure defying marriage as between a man and woman.
• ldsy gay marriage opposition • lds same-sex marriage opposition • mormon gay mearriage opposition • california wards • mormon same-sex marriage opposition
A letter writeen by the First Presidency was read to California wards on June 29 asking members to support a measure defying marriage as between a man and woman.
• ldsy gay marriage opposition • lds same-sex marriage opposition • mormon gay mearriage opposition • california wards • mormon same-sex marriage opposition
LDS Singles Wards
The church wants people to be married as quickly as possible. Singles Wards allow members to meet people who, in theory, share the same values and religion
• lds singles wards • mormon singles wards • lds singles • mormon singles • singles ward movie
The church wants people to be married as quickly as possible. Singles Wards allow members to meet people who, in theory, share the same values and religion
• lds singles wards • mormon singles wards • lds singles • mormon singles • singles ward movie
LDS Wikimedia Copyright Complaint
When Wikinews posted a link to the Mormon Church's Handbook of Instructions, the foundation received a letter asking the free online news service to remove the link.
• wikileaks church handbook of instruction • intellectual reserve copyright claims • mormon intellecutal reserve • church handbook of instructions • wikimedia foundation
When Wikinews posted a link to the Mormon Church's Handbook of Instructions, the foundation received a letter asking the free online news service to remove the link.
• wikileaks church handbook of instruction • intellectual reserve copyright claims • mormon intellecutal reserve • church handbook of instructions • wikimedia foundation
Mormons: Fastest Growing Church
The church and journalists often like to use this mantra, but it has not been true for a long time. LDS membership is actually shrinking
• mormon fastest growing church • mormon church growth • fastest growing religion • salt lake tribune • convert retention rate
The church and journalists often like to use this mantra, but it has not been true for a long time. LDS membership is actually shrinking
• mormon fastest growing church • mormon church growth • fastest growing religion • salt lake tribune • convert retention rate
Prank Call Initiated FLDS Raid
Had a Colorado woman not made an anonymous tip, the abuse of women and children at the YFZ ranch might never have been found.
• flds texas raid • rosita swinton • polygamist cult • yearning for zion ranch • yfz ranch
Had a Colorado woman not made an anonymous tip, the abuse of women and children at the YFZ ranch might never have been found.
• flds texas raid • rosita swinton • polygamist cult • yearning for zion ranch • yfz ranch
Proof of Mormon Scripture in Egypt
The Book of Abraham has never been used in research on Ancient Egypt, so why does the claim exist among the faithful that it has?
• joseph smith book of abraham • mormon pearl of great price • mormon egyptian claims • mormonism • ancienty history
The Book of Abraham has never been used in research on Ancient Egypt, so why does the claim exist among the faithful that it has?
• joseph smith book of abraham • mormon pearl of great price • mormon egyptian claims • mormonism • ancienty history
Sherlock Holmes and the Mormons
Doyle has Holmes solve a case that involved a now discarded Mormon doctrine in the first adventure of this great detective.
• arthur conan doyle sherlock holmes • sherlock holmes mormons • a study in scarlet • doyle and the mormons • mystery
Doyle has Holmes solve a case that involved a now discarded Mormon doctrine in the first adventure of this great detective.
• arthur conan doyle sherlock holmes • sherlock holmes mormons • a study in scarlet • doyle and the mormons • mystery
Smithsonian Book of Mormon Usage
Tales about Mormon scripture being used in arhaeological research surface from time to time. These rumors may promote faith, but they are often just folk tales.
• smithsonian book of mormon use • mormon faith promoting rumors • faith promoting rumors • smithsonian instuation • book of mormon
Tales about Mormon scripture being used in arhaeological research surface from time to time. These rumors may promote faith, but they are often just folk tales.
• smithsonian book of mormon use • mormon faith promoting rumors • faith promoting rumors • smithsonian instuation • book of mormon
The Mormon Trail
After the death of Joseph Smith, many Mormons went westward on the advice of Brigham Young, the second Mormon prophet. They settled in what is now the state of Utah.
• mormon trail • mormon pioneer trail • mormon pioneers • salt lake city • salt lake valley
After the death of Joseph Smith, many Mormons went westward on the advice of Brigham Young, the second Mormon prophet. They settled in what is now the state of Utah.
• mormon trail • mormon pioneer trail • mormon pioneers • salt lake city • salt lake valley
The South Park Mormon Episode
The creators of Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Cartman got most things right when they did a show on early Mormon history, but a few details presented in the show were incorrect.
• south park mormon history • south park lds history • book of mormon • joseph smith • mormonism
The creators of Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Cartman got most things right when they did a show on early Mormon history, but a few details presented in the show were incorrect.
• south park mormon history • south park lds history • book of mormon • joseph smith • mormonism
The Word of Wisdom
The Word of Wisdom came about because the wife of Joseph Smith complained about having to clean up after the early church leadership
• word of wisdom • mormon word of wisdom • doctrine and covenants • joseph smith • emma smith
The Word of Wisdom came about because the wife of Joseph Smith complained about having to clean up after the early church leadership
• word of wisdom • mormon word of wisdom • doctrine and covenants • joseph smith • emma smith
Thomas S. Monson: 16th LDS President
The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.
• thomas s. monson • prophet • seer • revelator • mormon prophet
The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.
• thomas s. monson • prophet • seer • revelator • mormon prophet
Utah's Pioneer Day
On July 24, 1847, settlers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. The day has been commemorated by LDS people worldwide since.
• mormon pioneer day • utah pioneer day • brigham young • mormon holidays • mormon pioneers
On July 24, 1847, settlers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. The day has been commemorated by LDS people worldwide since.
• mormon pioneer day • utah pioneer day • brigham young • mormon holidays • mormon pioneers
What's the Big Deal About Other Religions?
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.
• what's the big deal about other religions? answeri • john ankerberg • dillon burroughs • books about religion • books about christianity
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.
• what's the big deal about other religions? answeri • john ankerberg • dillon burroughs • books about religion • books about christianity
Writing with a Worldview
A worldview - philosophy or religious beliefs that you view the world through - can't help but shape your fiction. What's the role of a worldview in writing fiction?
• worldview • world view • writing • fiction • novels
A worldview - philosophy or religious beliefs that you view the world through - can't help but shape your fiction. What's the role of a worldview in writing fiction?
• worldview • world view • writing • fiction • novels