Seth argues in the comments of my most recent post on Mormonism that: It is important to keep in mind that Mormonism, unlike Nicene Christianity, does not experience a theological need for the sort of metaphysical unity described by homoousios. We don’t posit God as a different species from the rest of us, because –… Continue reading The Case for an Ultimate Creator
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Is the Mormon Godhead Biblical?
Murdock Wallis has three responses to my post on the Trinity from last week. Helpfully, he divides them up thematically, so I’ll respond to them individually. Here’s his first: The Godhead In the LDS handbook “True to the Faith”, which can be read online at www.lds.org for any readers who would like to see it,… Continue reading Is the Mormon Godhead Biblical?
Where in the Bible is the Trinity?
In the comments of the last post, there’s a lively discussion between myself and a Mormon lawyer named Murdock Wallis (don’t worry, I’m saying lawyer like it’s a good thing here). He asked: I have a question about something in your last post regarding the Trinity. DOES the New Testament talk about the Trinity? If… Continue reading Where in the Bible is the Trinity?
All Things Mormon
A reader by the name of Seth R. commented on Friday’s post about Evangelicalism, Catholicism and Mormonism. He made a lot of points, which I’d like to give full responses to. Since these are common LDS arguments, it might be worth your while to read them, whether you’re Mormon or not.I. Mormonism, Sola Scriptura, and… Continue reading All Things Mormon
Evangelicalism, Catholicism, and Mormonism
In the comments of Tuesday’s post, an interesting discussion arose, started by Fr. Greg of the ACCA, about the interrelation between Evangelicalism and Mormonism. Fr. Greg himself wrote a worthy post on the subject. His argument is that while Mormonism and Catholicism have what may appear, on the surface, as similarities, Mormonism is actually a… Continue reading Evangelicalism, Catholicism, and Mormonism
Kalām, Mormonism, and Eternal Progression
I mentioned at the end of Friday’s post that I’m inclined to think that Mormonism fails the Kalām argument; I’d hoped to get to it later that day, but law school was more pressing, and I generally blog very little on Saturdays and rarely if ever on Sundays. Anyways, here’s how my thinking goes: I.… Continue reading Kalām, Mormonism, and Eternal Progression
Animals in the Book of Mormon
I. A Possible Mormon Source? Seth R. writes: Animals in the Book of Mormon:http://en.fairmormon.org/Book_of_Mormon/Anachronisms/AnimalsBother to actually research the Mormon responses before making claims. I’ve talked with both LDS friends of mine and with Mormon missionaries on this issue, and was unaware that FAIR existed (although I’ll try and make us of it in the future).… Continue reading Animals in the Book of Mormon
Gay Marriage and American Indians
Front Porch Republic has a pretty insightful piece of gay marriage and liberal culture. I. The Invisible Moral Code Jeremy Beer makes the point that modern liberalism presents itself as content-neutral while, in fact, propping up a number of break-them-if-you-dare moral rules. The same person will claim to be a moral relativist, where what’s right… Continue reading Gay Marriage and American Indians
On Wikipedia and Charity
Mark writes, regarding my most recent post on the LDS Hoffman scandal: hm… Thanks, once again, for the effort and time you put into this. Just one complaint though: PLEASE don’t use wikipedia to cite sources! I would also recommend using current, up to date, official LDS documents if you really actually want someone to… Continue reading On Wikipedia and Charity
What are the Limits to Powers of LDS “Prophets, Seers, and Revelators”?
I. Does it Matter that Hinckley was Counselor, not President, at the Time?Maggie, annoyed at my post on LDS Mormonism, said… For starters President Hinkley wasn’t even Prophet or President of the Church when this “forgery scandal” happened yet you still try to say he was president and prophet of the church. That doesn’t make… Continue reading What are the Limits to Powers of LDS “Prophets, Seers, and Revelators”?