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On Mike Huckabee’s Question : “Is the Mormon Jesus the Brother of Satan?”
Dr. Ron Huggins sheds light on the issue and the accusations by explaining Mormon teaching on the subject of Jesus and Satan as spirit brothers. He shows that in LDS theology, Jesus and Lucifer were spirit brothers who both desired to be savior of the human race.
Warren Jeffs & Joseph Smith – Polygamy Parallels
Details several telling parallels between Warren Jeffs, a notorious modern polygamist, and Joseph Smith.
Manti Pageant Review: The Mormon Myth, Not the Mormon Miracle
Every year, the LDS Church produces a pageant in the little town of Manti, Utah, telling the story of Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, and the origins of the Mormon faith. This review separates history from myth in the Mormon Miracle Pageant.
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Dodging and Dissembling Prophet: Hinckley's Time Magazine Interview - God Once a Man?
Dodging and Dissembling Prophet: Hinckley's Time Magazine Interview - God Once a Man? Is it possible that President Hinckley was not intimately aware of these distinctive doctrines of Mormonism that trace back all the way to Joseph Smith?
Mitt Romney’s Mormonism
Documented biography of Mitt Romney and his involvement in the LDS Church, with links to related resources.
Mormon and Evangelical Views on a Mormon as President
Perspectives both pro and con about voting for a Mormon as U.S. President, and the role that differing beliefs play in this matter.
What Kind of Mormon is Mitt Romney?
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has been less than candid about his Mormon beliefs. Just what does he as a faithful Mormon believe?