Archive for category: Mormonism

Another consideration is the legitimacy of his criteria for defining Christianity for those who lived before the development of the specific doctrines he touts as foundational. There was no such thing as a Trinitarian prior to the fourth century CE. James may argue that it is biblical in origin, but no one prior to Nicea ever expressed the notion as

I am continuing with my response to LDS writer Daniel McClellan’s blog article from April 8, 2011, found here. I note as well that Mr. McClellan has already begun replying to me, resulting in a very, and I mean very, large amount of text. My intention is to finish this initial response, comment briefly on anything I find helpful or

Additionally, given that Christianity must be allowed to define itself (as James asserts), in any objective approach to the question, Mormonism must be allowed to participate in that process of definition. To preclude Mormonism from Christianity’s self-definition is, again, begging the question. It assumes the conclusion in setting up the premise. Would it be begging the

I have been responding to an article by Daniel O. McClellan regarding the status of Mormonism and its claims to be a Christian religion. I continue my response in this, the third part. These are peculiar fundamental defining issues, as every single one is a direct response to an ostensibly LDS ideology. If the above are the fundamental defining issues

In Response to Mr. McClellan I would like to respond point by point to Mr. McClellan’s claims in his article. I am uncertain as to the source of his familiarity with me, as we have, to my knowledge, never met, but it is possible that in modern Mormon homes, using someone’s first name, even if they are older than you

I was recently referred to a blog article by a young Mormon writer and scholar, Daniel McClellan. He seems like a bright, intelligent young man, though, sadly, he has clearly been influenced by the less-than-mature behavioral ticks of his mentors at BYU, men like Daniel C. Peterson and William Hamblin. We will note how this mars his otherwise interesting article

I’ve told the story a number of times. Young college kid…19 years old, poor as a church mouse, riding a Suzuki GS750L home from school. Newly married. Stops at the LDS bookstore because he’s studying this strange religion so as to witness to Mormons. He’s been seeing a source cited over and over again in the books he is reading.

Normally our seminary receives the latest editions of New Horizons magazine before the articles are posted online, but this month is different. And to my surprise the theme for the June 2010 issue is Mormonism. Here are two articles that appear online: “Mormonism and the Gospel”, by Jody O. Morris “The Book of Mormon: Fact or Fiction”, by Norman De

The following comment was posted in reference to my appearance on the Line of Fire radio program with Dr. Michael Brown yesterday. My response follows. I usually enjoy your program, but today was an exception. Hearing Dr White speak, I was reminded of the Jews during the ministry of Jesus, those who would mock Jesus because He was not what

   Twenty seven years ago yesterday my wife and I, newlyweds, hopped on my Kawasaki 440 and drove out to the Mesa Temple in Mesa, Arizona. We stood in amazement at the large crowds attending the LDS Easter Pageant. We stood next to the now long-gone Arby’s and pondered the ministry possibilities. The next year we were back, this time with

Snow fell on central Hades and icicles formed on the fringes of the Lake of Fire as “His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.” visited BYU and spoke of the relationship between Rome and Salt Lake City. Here is a portion of the story: He also lauded the growing relationship between the Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of

   I was directed to a blog article that took a shot at A&O based not upon what I have published in my books on Catholicism or Mormonism (the writer is a young Roman Catholic), not upon what I have written on our website, not upon what I have said in formal debates against Catholics or Mormons (more than forty such

In 2007, Dr. White provided a helpful series on Mormonism, entitled, “Mormonism 101.” Until now, there does not seem to have been a handy index of those posts. I’ve provided such an index below, using the headlines that Dr. White provided at the time. I’ve also thrown in a special item that was released on Mormonism during the series, and

   I just had this series of, well, non-videos by the folks over at “FAIR” (one of the least accurately named groups out there) pointed out to me on YouTube. We have made this radio program available for years. In any case, I find it odd that they would post this, given that Peterson, in particular, has declined every debate challenge

   When I went up to Salt Lake this past weekend I had the opportunity of recording an episode of The Ancient Paths television show, sponsored by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church there in Salt Lake (Christ Presbyterian Church). Though it will air tonight, the episode has already been posted. It is about 57 minutes in length, so be aware of that,

I finally get to post something. Well, nothing of real substance (i.e. the particular post that is). You will forgive me as I am currently in seminary, and since I started I’ve had no real breaks (summer included). And so at this point, this is the best I can do. For those interested in Mormonism, you may want to listen

I spoke on the topic of the “eternal law of progression” in Mormonism in Anchorage this morning. Here is the video.

Imagine being in a restaurant enjoying a great meal with your family. Your ears begin to walk over to the table behind you, as you hear the words “cult,” “church history”, “old light,” “new light,” etc. The problem is the details of the conversation are muffled. Since you know enough about the cults of Christianity, your mind is bouncing back

Dr. White was a guest on Issues, Etc. with Todd Wilken, Jan. 14 discussing “Joseph Smith’s First Vision.” Program starts at 28:04. Click here to download and listen. The interview was in reference to Dr. White’s article titled “Joseph Smith’s First Vision Tested” in the current CRI Journal Vol. 30, No. 6, 2007. BTW: Sandra Tanner, Bill McKeever, and John

   I will be teaching a seminary level class on Islam for the Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary starting in late January here in the Phoenix area. I have been teaching for GGBTS at various of their campuses since 1995. I have taught Greek, Greek Exegesis, Hebrew, Hebrew Exegesis, Systematic Theology, Christology, Philosophy of Religion, Special Studies in Patristics, and a

   Big news in the world of Mormonism as Signature Books has released The William E. McLellin Papers 1854-1880). This major work contains a collection of writings once considered legendary. McLellin was an early convert to Mormonism who left when he saw the major changes in teaching and theology taking place in Joseph Smith. I have ordered the work, but one

   The LDS Church answered the next two questions submitted to them with the same words: Q: If so, does the Church believe that God lives on a planet named Kolob? Q: Where is the planet Kolob? What significance does the planet have to Mormons? A: ‘Kolob’ is a term found in ancient records translated by Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith did

For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and