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Is Mormonism a Cult?

apologeticsindex.org — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:32:24 +0000

In recent month there has been much discussion in the media on the question of whether or not Mormonism is a 'cult.'

Most people who weighed in on the subject demonstrated a lack knowledge regarding the meaning of the term 'cult,' as well as the differences between Mormon and Christian theology.

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Are Mormons Christians?

apologeticsindex.org — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:55:05 +0000

There was a time when most Evangelicals were clear on the answer to this question. Recent years have made the answer to this question less certain amongst some Evangelical leaders, Don Veinot writes

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The Mormons: The Most Conservative Religious Group In America

apologeticsindex.org — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:29:18 +0000

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has published a report titled, "A Portrait of Mormons in the U.S."

The report, using data from its own 2007 U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, is of interest to anyone researching religions, religion trends, and the Mormon Church in particular.

But we do take issue with the fact that the report lumps the Mormon Church in with what Pew refers to as "other Christian traditions."

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Foundation for Christian Studies - StudyChristianity.org

apologeticsindex.org — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:21:55 +0000

A new website offers a comprehensive doctrinal study program, downloadable theological essays, interactive discussion forums, and online stores for Christian books, music, and art. It's domain name suggests the site is a place where one can study Christianity.

However, instead of teaching Christianity, the website teaches and promotes the doctrines of the Mormon Church.

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Mormonism: Baptism for the Dead

apologeticsindex.org — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:49:17 +0000

Baptism for the dead, or baptism by proxy, is one of countless unbiblical practices of the Mormon Church. While the church -- which calls itself the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- claims to be the restoration of early Christianity, its doctrines and practices clearly demonstrate that it is, theologically, a cult of Christianity.

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Institute for Religious Research

apologeticsindex.org — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:09 +0000

The Institute for Religious Research desires to promote — in a thoughtful and gracious manner — the exclusive claims of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, as revealed in the Bible. "We believe faith in Jesus Christ requires us to go beyond reason but not against it."

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Mormonism -- Research Resources

apologeticsindex.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:05:25 +0000

Research resources on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).

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Joel Osteen on Mormonism

apologeticsindex.org — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:26:52 +0000

Joel Osteen -- master of 'Christianity lite' -- believes Mormons are Christians.

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Video: Lifting the Veil of Polygamy

apologeticsindex.org — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:25:26 +0000

Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, described plural marriage as part of "the most holy and important doctrine ever revealed to man on earth" and taught that a man needed at least three wives to attain the "fullness of exaltation" in the afterlife. While the Mormon church eventually rejected this doctrines, Mormon fundamentalists hold on to it. This documentary examines the legacy of Smith's teachings on polygamy.

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Mormon Missionaries

apologeticsindex.org — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:27:19 +0000

The majority of missionaries in the Mormon Church are young men between the ages of nineteen and twenty-one, who serve on a voluntary basis for about two years.

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Mormon Missionaries - Research Resources

apologeticsindex.org — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:01:06 +0000

About Our Research Resources | Color Key Articles God's Army: Mormon Missionaries PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Aug. 3, 2001. The Dos and Don’ts of Mormon Missionary Life by Sharon Lindbloom Ten Lies I Told as a Mormon Missionary by Loren Franck As a full-time Mormon missionary from 1975 to 1977, I lied for the [...]

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Ravi Zacharias on a Mormon in the White House

apologeticsindex.org — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:08:02 +0000

Recently Paul Edward, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Waterford, Michigan, asked Ravi Zacharias if he were at all concerned about the potential for a Mormon becoming president in the person of Mitt Romney...

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Hugh Hewitt Redefines Mormonism for Mitt Romney

apologeticsindex.org — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:07:17 +0000

Evangelist and apologist Kurt van Gorden addresses political pundit Hugh Hewitt's comments regarding the Mormon Church.

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Mitt Romney and Mormonism

apologeticsindex.org — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:30:07 +0000

Even long before Mitt Romney officially joined the race for the White House, he faced questions about his Mormon faith.

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Mormon Fundamentalists

apologeticsindex.org — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:50:20 +0000

Mainstream Mormons believe in continuing revelation. Fundamentalist Mormons also believe in continuing revelation, but not at the cost of earlier revelations. In particular they hold on to the doctrine of polygamy. Once considered to be one of Mormonisms' most important teachings, the polygamy doctrine still plays a key role in Mormon theology.

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