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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Jesus | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if Mormons pray to Jesus to be forgiven of sin and do they believe Jesus is the ... A: I see you're from mississippi. Very cool! I lived in Gulfport for two years when I was in the Navy ... | |
| Paradise | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Greetings Drew, I was aked this question in my sunday school class and didn't know how to answer ... A: How wonderful it is to be involved in Sunday School. I am the 1st counselor in my ward, and I ... | |
| Matthew 13:22 | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Hope all is well with you and you're doing well. I was wondering if you could explain Matthew 13: 22 ... A: Wow, Lance. Thanks, Dude! Okay, Matt 13:22 . . . "He also that received seed among the thorns is ... | |
| James 2:19 | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Could you please explain James 2:19? Thanks, Bryce A: Absolutely. The comment made that it is wise to believe in the one, single God is a reference to so ... | |
| Kingdom | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I hope all is well and you have your spiritual hat on for this question; which is perhaps a very ... A: So "Who are the rulers of the Kingdom of God?" Okay, this could be quite a long discussion, but for ... | |
| Kingdom | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I hope all is well and you have your spiritual hat on for this question; which is perhaps a very ... A: I'm not sure which "Kingdom" you are referring to. I'm afraid I need more information regarding the ... | |
| Are Mormons Prejudice? | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I hope you do not take this question offensively since my desire is not to offend , but inquire ... A: No offense here. I hope you do not take this question offensively since my desire is not to offend ... | |
| Mormon ultimate destiny | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have heard it said that Mormons believe that they will eventually become gods of their own ... A: Well, Ken, let me give this a shot. For starters, it's not about "Mormons" inheriting celestial ... | |
| Perdition | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: D&C 76:45 says "And the end thereof, neither the place thereof, nor their torment, no man knows" ... A: "And the end thereof...no man knows"--is a reference to the fact that we, as "men" (i.e., ... | |
| polygamy | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I just finished your IDIOT'S book and really enjoyed it. I'm an exmormon and I read it because I ... A: Hey, Lynne, thanks for the question. First, thanks for reading the book. I was invited to write it ... | |
| Primary | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We now have a secretary in our Primary and I am hoping to research her role. What I know so far is ... A: I have spent a lot of time in NZ, over the past 16 years. I have good friends there still--Ganesh ... | |
| Primary | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: We now have a secretary in our Primary and I am hoping to research her role. What I know so far is ... A: Kia ora and Tena koe to you, Lee. As far as your question goes, the ultimate advisor for you in ... | |
| Crucifixion of Christ | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Williams, Thank you for your willingness to answer my question. Prior to Jesus' crucifixion, he ... A: Great question. You have to go back a bit further into history and remember that Jesus (born with ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: Sorry I didn't get back to you. Divine principals do not match mortal values. We cherish life--as ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: The incident with Saul is no different than that of Abraham and Isaac. It was a matter of great ... | |
| Competition | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: What does God says about competition and how should you compete? ANSWER: Henry, great question. ... A: You have to look at it as a "friendly rivalry" in most cases--like a football game between two ... | |
| Competition | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: What does God says about competition and how should you compete? A: Henry, great question. Please allow me to share a passage of scripture with you from the New ... | |
| Shakespear/King James | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I was reading through your past answers, and you made reference to King James being counseled by ... A: I apologize for the delay, having been preoccupied elsewhere. As for your comment regarding my past ... | |
| dating | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ... A: Absolutely. Faith and obedience have no age limit. Moses himself--after leading obediently through ... | |
| dating | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ... A: What level of "Priesthood" is also not relevant. Prophet, Teacher, Priest--no matter. Holding ... | |
| dating | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ... A: Nope--whether you're 16 and full of pimples or 60 and full of pockmarks--"intimacy" is always a ... | |
| Questions | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My family history in the church is prominent, my great grandfather is John D. Lee. My family has ... A: Again, a bit of a back-and-forth: "Firstly, I really do appreciate your lengthy explanation and ... | |
| Questions | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My family history in the church is prominent, my great grandfather is John D. Lee. My family has ... A: Devin. Let's take a look at these perspectives one at a time . . . "My family history in the ... | |
| question | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: At worked the other day a mormon student said she went to buy a truck and as she got in for a test ... A: The oil that you heard about is used for the blessing of the sick and otherwise afflicted. Just as ... | |
| Are Mormons Christians (Again?) | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: My question is - are Mormons consideed christians? I listen to Glenn Beck and I know he is ... A: First, Yolanda, I mean no ill intent in my subject line, but after 20+ years of explaining this, it ... | |
| Morman beliefs | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about Mormon beliefs and I am serious and I want you to know I am not bashing this ... A: The issue of "Heaven" is slightly more complex than can be answered in a few lines. So I will do my ... | |
| truth | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: are Mormons Christians as described in the holy scripture.They do proclaim teachings that have no ... A: I am not sure whether you are asking a question or wishing to debate a concept here--based on your ... | |
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Are Mormons "Christians?" What is the truth about Mormons and drinking coffee, coke and alcohol? Why don`t Mormons watch "R" rated movies? Are there still Mormons who practice plural marriage? Why are Mormons married in a "Temple" and why are only a few people allowed to attend? What's the difference between a "Mormon" and a "Latter-day Saint?"
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I am the author of the book: "Complete Idiot's Guide to Mormonism" (Penguin), which has now been read by more than 10,000 people. I have spoken on topics pertaining to the history of Christianity and Mormonism around the world, and have taught Mormon doctrine for more than 20 years, and am a former Methodist (practicing Baptist), convert to the Mormon Church. Without sounding "preachy," I can help clarify points of concern regarding Mormons as Christians, and can help others understand principles of belief behind the Mormon Church--as well as speak somewhat concerning the context of the New Testament (and the Book of Isaiah).
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LDS Church
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New Era, The Friend, Wall Street Journal, Computer World, Internet Week, others.
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