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Mormonism and apologetics
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Contents
- 1 Mormonism and apologetics
- 1.1
- 1.2 Topics
- 1.2.1 What is "apologetics?"
- 1.2.2 Why do we participate in apologetics?
- 1.2.3 The risks of participating in apologetics
- 1.2.4 Do apologists reject science?
- 1.2.5 How does the Church view apologists?
- 1.2.6 How do other members of the Church view apologists?
- 1.2.7 Are there any professional, paid Mormon apologists?
- 1.3
- 1.4 Questions
- 1.5
- 1.6 Detailed Analysis
- 1.7
- 1.8
Mormonism and apologetics
Topics
What is "apologetics?"
Summary: Many people are not familiar with "apologetics," and raise a variety of questions. These include: What is apologetics? Why are we "apologizing" for our doctrine?Why do we participate in apologetics?
Summary: Why do apologetics? Is it appropriate for a Church member to be involved in apologetics?The risks of participating in apologetics
Summary: Are there risks in doing apologetics? How might it affect one's life?Do apologists reject science?
Summary: Do Mormon apologists tell members how "scientists continue to get it wrong?"How does the Church view apologists?
Summary: How does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints view apologists?How do other members of the Church view apologists?
Summary: How do other members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints view apologists?Are there any professional, paid Mormon apologists?
Summary: Do apologists receive compensation for their efforts?Questions
Are LDS apologists isolated from other members because of differences in their beliefs?
Detailed Analysis
LDS apologists do not exist in some special "caste" that sets them apart from the general "non-apologist" church population. This idea has even been characterized as a difference between "Internet Mormons vs. Chapel Mormons". [1] Many LDS apologists either have been, or currently are elders quorum presidents, high priest group leaders, Primary and Relief Society presidency members, bishops, high councilmen stake presidents, and even general authorities. Being in positions of leadership such as these hardly isolates the apologist from the general Church membership. If anything, this means that the apologist is in an even better position to assist members when they do seek out answers to difficult questions. The idea that LDS apologists are somehow isolated in their own little self-constructed world of beliefs is an idea that the critics would like to promote, but which is very far from the truth.
Notes
- ↑ The terms were originated by Jason Gallentine, who identifies himself as "Dr. Shades" on a critical discussion board.