The Book of Mormon is remarkable.
The book is filled with amazing histories, noble people, and fascinating doctrinal insights, but the aspects I’ve thought about most are two promises, one at the beginning, and one at the end:
1) From the Introduction :
“[The Book of Mormon] puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of [...]
If you’re still wondering about the “Christianity” of Mormons, I suggest you ask yourself what a true Christian is. Make a list. What are the beliefs that define Christians? What kind of behavior would you expect to see? Who are the prime examples of Christians you have met in your life?
Write out [...]
I met a man once who thought that baptism was a good idea, but not necessary for salvation. He suggested it was sufficient just to “believe in Jesus,” and you’ll be fine. And then there are some others who say that once you’re baptized you’re good to go (to heaven, that is).
Mere belief [...]
I just finished teaching an Intro to Philosophy class with the University of Phoenix and the section on metaphysics spent a lot of time on the idea of proving God’s existence. What struck me was that all of the European philosophy about God and spirit was based on the concepts outlined in the Nicene [...]
The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that isolated systems must go in the direction of greater disorder. But an individual component of the system may become more ordered if a separate component or components increase even more in disorder.
Mortal living tends toward sin. The entire world is steadily becoming worse in this respect. It would [...]
