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Mormon Doctrines and Religion

Overview of resources on Mormon doctrines, temples, ordinances, missionaries, and other aspects of LDS religion

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What do Mormons believe, and how are those beliefs reflected in their religious practices? In what ways does the Mormon religion agree with the Bible and in what ways does it not? The resources described on this page will help answer these questions.

Racism and Priesthood: Led Astray for 100 Years
Racism and Priesthood: Led Astray for 100 Years

The LDS Church's most recent statement on Race and Priesthood repudiates doctrines taught for over one hundred years and raises questions about LDS authority and reliability.

Gospel Principles and the Bible
Gospel Principles and the Bible

This book-length series of short articles covers all of the topics in the LDS doctrinal manual Gospel Principles, explaining carefully where LDS teachings and practices agree with the Bible and where they do not

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Polygamy
Polygamy

Polygamy in Mormonism from Joseph Smith to the present. Its origins and rationale, its end in the LDS Church, and the polygamous Mormon sects currently in the news.

Mormon Temple and Ordinances
Mormon Temple and Ordinances

Respectfully presented factual information and biblical responses to LDS temples, baptisms for the dead, eternal marriage, and other LDS ordinances.

Mormon Doctrine
Mormon Doctrine

Articles on LDS doctrine, explaining why simply trying to define Mormon beliefs is so controversial and providing careful documentation from LDS sources.