AboutMichael Kelley Expertise For a different viewpoint on Mormonism for your questions, try me. I am a staunch believer in the Book of Mormon and belong to another church (the Church of Christ)that is set up identically to the Biblical church. If there are things about traditional Mormonism that trouble you or you have questions about, just ask and you might find the answers from the Book of Mormon to be quite surprising. I have been studying the scriptures diligently for 16 years under the school of hard knocks... I may not have all of the answers but will sure go find them if I don`t. I`m strongest on Biblical and Book of Mormon doctrines, and am also somewhat familiar with Mormon history and archaeology.
Question Sir, I generally agree with the Church of Christ as seen on their website, but I'm a member of the Utah church. Is this acceptable until a local congregation opens? I've requested information from the wensite, but have not received anything [in months]; is your church still active? Is my only hope to move to a city where there is a church established? Have you anything in Northern Illinois? Personally, I don't like your antagonism toward the Utah mormons, it's offputting. Nevertheless, I can get past that because I agree with your church and appreciate your responsiveness [compared to the website]. Thank you.
Answer Hi Larry,
I will be happy to answer your questions, please note I am ex-LDS (Utah Mormon) and belong to the Church of Christ that believes in the Bible and Book of Mormon.
I am not sure about your question concerning the CoC website, it is possible that whoever set up the particular website is no longer managing it, or it even may be a website of another Church of Christ not affiliated with us. The Church of Christ (TL) websites are as follows:
I am not aware of any congregation in Illinois, only one maybe in Flint, Michigan and definately the main headquarters in Independence, MO. and others in Missouri. Check out the website for locations of each of our groups.
Yes, our church is very active and rapidly growing, especially in 3rd world countries. I estimate we currently have 10,000 members.
My antagonism is not against the LDS members in particular but rather with their core doctrines, and really strong against some of their past history during Young's reign. Often LDS folks mistake my disagreement with them on purely doctrinal reasons as being personal and that really is not the case. I guess my only bugaboo is that so much in LDS history and their current doctrines have driven so many people away from the beautiful gospel found in the Book of Mormon. In reality not only does the Book of Mormon not once mention most core LDS doctrines, but even preaches against them. Perhaps you are already aware of this and is why you are seeking. Please do not take my antagonisms towards what I believe to be false doctrines as personal attacks or that I am an official representative of the Church of Christ because I am not. Most of my brethren are probably a bit more diplomatic about our differences than I am. Even so, Jesus Himself was bold at times when opposing false religions, and quite off-putting... they crucified Him for it.
If you are interested in contacting a missionary or Apostle of the Church of Christ I can send you an email with their info if you wish, feel free to write me back at technomn@msn.com and I will give you their contact info.
