Mormonism — Research Resources
 |
See also our older collection of research resources on MormonismArticles
- Yet Again, Are Mormons Christians? Shedding Light on a Hot Topic
by Rob Bowman, on The Religious Researcher blog.
In interreligious discussions, it is vital that we understand each other (cf. Prov. 18:13). When evangelicals say that Mormons are not Christians, they simply mean that Mormons do not adhere to the essentials of the Christian faith as evangelicals understand them. When Mormons say that they are Christians, they simply mean that they disagree with the evangelical criteria for what constitutes acceptable, authentic, genuine Christian faith. Evangelicals are not necessarily being mean-spirited when they say that Mormons are not Christians (although some evangelicals may in fact be mean-spirited in the way they say it). Mormons are not necessarily being duplicitous when they claim to be Christians (although some Mormons may in fact be duplicitous in the way they present this claim). Eliminating these generally unjustified, prejudicial misunderstandings of what each other is saying would help clear the air and allow meaningful, constructive discussion of our differences to go forward. It’s a step.
Blogs
- LDS & Evangelical Conversations A discussion of differences and similarities between Mormonism and Evangelical Christianity. Interesting approach, but it may not appeal to everyone.
This is a conversation between Evangelical Christians and Latter Day Saints. We discuss our differences so that we might find common ground. The purpose of this blog is not for Evangelicals to try and convert Mormons, nor for Mormons to convert Evangelicals. Attacks on the history of the LDS church or the life and character of Joseph Smith, although many may find interesting, will not be the focus of this blog.
The blog was started by Tim(Dando), an Evangelical Christian, and C.John an active Latter Day Saint. C. John has since dropped out of the conversation and no committed LDS has been found to replace him as a co-author. A few other LDS have authored several posting and many others actively comment. The opinions of all who participate should be considered their own, and not necessarily representational of all in their respective faith traditions.
To read a summation of Tim’s exposure to the LDS faith, read the “Me & Mormons” series found here.
To read Tim’s take on whether or not Mormons are Christians click here.
To read what Tim hopes to accomplish through this blog click here.
- Source: About Last accessed, Mar. 31, 2009
Multimedia
- The Bible vs. The Book of Mormon? An Evangelical – LDS Debate Mr. Wallace is pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City. Dr. Tanner is an LDS apologist who has contributed to the FARMS Review of Books and The Encyclopedia of Mormonism. He hosts KSL Radios Religion Today. This debate took place at the University of Utah, on Nov. 7, 2008
- ‘Releasing the Bonds’ — Empowering People to Think for Themselves [YouTube video series] Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cult Awareness expert Steven Hassan discusses how cults operate and how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fits the profile of a cult in both practice and organization. From a presentation given at the Oct. 2008 conference of the ExMormon Foundation.
See Also
Additional resources in our older entry on Mormonism
Other entries on Mormonism
Websites
- What Mormons Don’t Tell Helping Christians Understand Mormonism, and Helping Mormons Understand Non-LDS Christians
Bookmark, Share, or Email This Page
More About...
Comment
• Note: If the current entry includes a Table of Contents (top, right-hand corner), the comments section is located on the first page of the entry (and may indeed be open. Do check.) Also, on some entries, the comments section is located on a separate page. Again, see the topic's Table of Contents -- if included.
Subscribe to Apologetics Index updates via RSS news feed or email
• Subscribe to this feed (RSS) • Subscribe by email
About This Page
• This page, Mormonism — Research Resources, was first posted: Aug. 12, 2008• The entry was last updated: Nov. 28, 2009
About Apologetics Index
• How to use this site • Copyright and Linking Policy • About this website • Disclaimer
More Apologetics & Countercult Research?
• Select a topic from our A-Z Index• See our home page for the latest updates and additions to the site
• Or use our Google-powered search engine:
