Anti-LDS Allegation: “A Church Leader Said Something Wrong”(My Response)

"Sunday Sermon" Antagonists' Major Allegation: LDS Church Leaders Made Mistakes or Misstatements The internet is full of anti-Mormon articles and videos. Some are by former members who "left the church, but who cannot leave the church alone." (Neal A. Maxwell) Most of the anti-LDS websites make the same allegations. They point to something a church … Continue reading Anti-LDS Allegation: “A Church Leader Said Something Wrong”(My Response) →

Fallacy of “Proof-Texting” Scriptures — “Take your babies and smash them against the rocks” (Psalm 137:9)

"Faith on Friday" "Proof Texting" “Proof-texting” is the fallacy of citing one or more verses of scripture, to prove a point, while ignoring the context of those passages, and contrary verses. “Smash Your Babies Against the Rocks” Psalm 137:9 proclaims: “Happy is the one who takes your babies and smashes them against the rocks?” (NLT) … Continue reading Fallacy of “Proof-Texting” Scriptures — “Take your babies and smash them against the rocks” (Psalm 137:9) →

“Original Sin” and Infant Baptism

"Sunday Sermon" Overview A. Foundational Fallacy: Children are born in sin, having inherited sin and guilt from the fall of Adam and Eve. Therefore, they are at risk of eternal damnation from birth. B. Logical Extension #1: Since baptism is necessary for the remission of sins and for salvation, infants must be baptized or else … Continue reading “Original Sin” and Infant Baptism →

Judging Columbus – The “Columbus Exchange”

"Columbus Day" (“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.”) For centuries, Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) has been revered and celebrated for his lasting contributions to humanity. Historians agree that Columbus was “a courageous and brilliant navigator and explorer during the age of European exploration.” “His voyages revealed two continents new to Europe and bridged the gap … Continue reading Judging Columbus – The “Columbus Exchange” →