by Thinker of Thoughts | Apr 26, 2014 | Mormonism
Many times, when studying the problematic events of early Church history, it is difficult to relate to any of the events of the time. Former Mormons invariably attempt to come up with parables and allegories, trying to convey to others the problems that they see in...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 27, 2014 | Mormonism
[toc]Last week I issued a challenge for people to find something in the Nauvoo Expositor which was a blatant lie about Joseph Smith. Doing so would support the claims made in a LDS primary manual that the Expositor told “many vicious lies” about Joseph....
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 11, 2014 | LDS Fraud Case, Mormonism
In the recent charges brought against LDS President and Prophet Thomas S. Monson there are 7 claims made which are purported to be false representations by the church. Claim #4 is as follows: “Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed as martyrs in 1844 because they...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 9, 2014 | Mormonism
[toc]Anyone familiar with the history of the translation of the Book of Mormon will recall that the first 116 pages of the translation, the contents of the “Book of Lehi,” were lost. The lost pages The Encyclopedia of Mormonism summarizes the story here:...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 5, 2014 | Mormonism
[toc]I have previously written several articles on racism in LDS church history including how it started with Joseph Smith, was vigorously defended as true doctrine, and how it’s root principle has still not been eliminated. A close friend has asked me why I...
