Evolving Mormonism

The Mormons have denied various claims throughout their history that they later affirm. Here are David Mark’s select favorites: 1. Joseph Smith and Polygamy: LDS say Yes After receiving a revelation commanding him to practice plural marriage, Joseph Smith married multiple wives and introduced the practice to close associates. “Careful estimates put the number between 30 and 40. See Hales, Joseph Smith’s Polygamy, 2:272–73.” https://www.lds.org/topics/plural-marriage-in-kirtland-and-nauvoo?lang=eng LDS say No “I wish the grand jury would tell me who they are—whether it will be a curse or blessing to me. I am quite tired of the fools asking me. A man asked … Continue reading Evolving Mormonism

A pastor`s laments

“I worry that many people get so caught up in covenant theology, NCT, AHA, evolution etc. They actually don’t know the gospel and actually don’t know Jesus. I fear for the souls of men who can give you every minor detail on their pet doctrine, but don’t  know the word propitiation means. I fear for the souls of men who spend all day discoursing about second comings yet, don’t understand why he came the first. I fear for the souls of many people I interact with because their desire to justify themselves before God by good works. We must always … Continue reading A pastor`s laments