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Finding Christ in Mormonism: A 20 Minute Documentary

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 6-15-2008

Hi all. I recently completed a 20 minute documentary/testimony describing my wife's conversion to the LDS (Mormon) Church about 7 years ago. Hope you enjoy it! ... (More...)
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Free MP3: "If You Could Hie to Kolob"

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 5-11-2008
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“If You Could Hie to Kolob” is a pioneer hymn written by William W. Phelps. “Kolob” is a Mormon word that, roughly translated, means “God's thrown.” Some scholars think “kolob” may have evolved from the semitic root QLB, which means “heart, center, middle,” in harmony with the hypothetical central p... (More...)
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Anti-Mormon Hate Crimes on the Rise?

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 5-6-2008

My impression is that the number of anti-Mormon hate crimes has been on the rise lately. Here's a summary of what's been in the news: Mesa Arizona (November, 2007): A fire at a Mormon chapel is determined to be arson. Fullerton, California (November 27th, 2007): A swastika and t... (More...)
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Free MP3: "Adam-ondi-Adman"

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 4-27-2008
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“Adam-ondi-Ahman,” a little-known Mormon pioneer hymn, refers to a 19th-century Mormon belief. At the last day, Christ will gather together the great patriarchs and prophets, back to Adam, at a place called Adam-ondi-Ahman. According to Mormon belief, this grand counsel will meet prior to Christ's s... (More...)
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The Mormon Church vs. the Polygamous FLDS Church

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 4-20-2008

The FLDS Church has been in the news lately because of a recent raid on its polygamous compound in Eldorado, Texas. The FLDS Church is in no way affiliated with the mainstream, LDS (Mormon) Church. For 50 years in the 19th century, mainstream Mormons practiced a form of Christian polygamy.... (More...)
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Free MP3: "Come, Come Ye Saints"

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 3-30-2008
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The words of the famous Mormon hymn “Come, Come Ye Saints” were written by the Mormon poet William Clayton on April 15, 1846. After having fled state-authorized genocide in Missouri several years earlier, as well as the mobocracy of Illinois, thousands of Mormons found themselves in the wilderness, ... (More...)
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Free MP3: "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief"

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 3-10-2008
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James Montgomery penned the hymn “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” in 1826, set to the tune of George Coles' “Duane St.” It was Joseph Smith's favorite hymn; in fact, John Taylor sung it to him in Carthage Jail just before he was murdered by a bigoted mob. The hymn preaches a powerful sermon; kindness... (More...)
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Spiritual Experiences in Mormonism

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 3-9-2008

Hi friends. Today I'm blogging from the heart of Torrey Pines State Park, sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The scene before me now is probably one of the top 10 most beautiful natural scenes I've ever witnessed. The beauty of God's creations is astounding. I w... (More...)
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Free MP3: "The Spirit of God"

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 3-2-2008
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Hi friends. I recently composed an arrangement of the Mormon hymn “The Spirit of God,” by William W. Phelps. “The Spirit of God” was sung at the dedication of the Kirtland temple in 1836 and was included in the first Mormon hymnal. To this day it is one of the most beloved hymns of the Latter-day Sa... (More...)
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Anti-Mormon Bigotry Once Again

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 2-4-2008

Part of being Mormon is being persecuted for Christ's sake. As Mormons, we should never adopt a victim attitude. We should have confidence that God will be with us. However, studying and recognizing the anti-Mormon bigotry that exists in the world is productive. We should be aware of what we face, a... (More...)
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Interesting Mormon Trivia #1

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 2-3-2008

I recently bought two very entertaining books about Mormonism: “The Skousen Book of Mormon World Records” and “Brother Paul's Mormon Bathroom Reader.” These books are full of little-known Mormon trivia. I thought I'd occasionally list some of the interesting Mormon facts I've learned. Hope you enjoy... (More...)
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President Gordon B. Hinckley, Prophet of God, has Died

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 1-27-2008

President Gordon B. Hinckley, prophet of the LDS (Mormon) Church, has died at age 97. President Hinckley was the fifteenth prophet of the Church and the oldest prophet in the Church's history. He died from complications of age. U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, also a Mormon, said: “His life was ... (More...)
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Interesting New Online Church Video

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 1-27-2008

A friend of mine recently pointed out that the Church has produced a great online video explaining basic Mormon beliefs. Here's the description from the Church website: "A 10-minute video originally produced for the large number of journalists visiting Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Olymp... (More...)
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Mormons and Catholics: A History of Solidarity

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 1-20-2008

Because of the prominence of certain Mormons in the news lately, people in the United States have been talking a lot about Mormonism. Some members of certain denominations have taken advantage of this “Mormon Moment” to vocalize their claims that Mormonism is a Satan-inspired cult whose members are ... (More...)
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What is official Mormon doctrine?

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 12-30-2007

Many convert to Mormonism from religions that have very well-defined “official doctrine.” These want to know what constitutes “official doctrine” in Mormonism. I'm no official representative of the LDS Church, but I enjoy talking about theological questions. What follows is my understanding of what ... (More...)
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Free MP3: "How Great Thou Art"

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 12-22-2007
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Music plays an important role in developing spirituality. I encourage those who are investigating the Mormon Church to become familiar with the many hymns that help us grow closer to God. Recently, my sisters and I put together a recording of "How Great Thou Art," one of my personal favorites. I hop... (More...)
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Does DNA Evidence Prove the Book of Mormon is False?

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 11-25-2007

Many who are investigating the Mormon Church have heard claims that DNA evidence proves that the Book of Mormon is false. This claim is not true! I have a master's degree in physiology and developmental biology, and I'm currently pursuing a combined MD/PhD degree in both medicine and biomedical scie... (More...)
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Evidence for the Authenticity of the Book of Mormon?

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 11-15-2007

Many people who investigate the Mormon Church encounter anti-Mormon propaganda. Contrary to what anti-Mormons would have you believe, there IS evidence supporting the authenticity of the Book of Mormon. As is the case of most of the stories of the Bible, the evidence for the Book of Mormon is circum... (More...)
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Interview with a Mormon Teenager

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 11-13-2007
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Many who are considering joining the Mormon Church wonder what kind of an impact it will have on their families. In this episode of The Mormon Jungle, I interview Matt G., my 15 year-old Mormon brother. For many, the words Mormon and teenager bring to mind opposite and conflicting ideas, but Matt G.... (More...)
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Are Mormons Christian?

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 10-8-2007
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Many ask the question, "Are Mormons Christian?" In this installment of "The Mormon Jungle Podcast," Peter priesthood discusses the definition of "Christian" as well as some of the basic differences between Mormon Christianity and the other branches of the Christian tree. Many of the differences betw... (More...)
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September Dawn and the Mountain Meadows Massacre

By AllAboutMormons.com Webmaster - 8-31-2007
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September Dawn , a recent movie by director Christopher Cain, fictionalizes the terrible tragedy known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The Arizona Daily Star recently proclaimed, "[September Dawn] can't shake the implication that it's some sort of attack piece on the Mormon religion." In t... (More...)
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