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- ...24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through rigorous thought. It is a tool that the Light of ...priate. If a witness is making a statement about certain facts or events, and if the witness can be shown to be unreliable (e.g. he has lied about other44 KB (7,051 words) - 17:45, 13 April 2024
- |L=Mormonism and the nature of God/Deification of man ...pel Topics: "Latter-day Saints see all people as children of God in a full and complete sense"15 KB (2,682 words) - 00:45, 27 April 2024
- ..., neither have salvation. He is a drone, and destined to be stung to death and tumbled out of the hive."<ref>{{Book:Gunnison:Mormons or Latter-day Saints| ...s Christ, and the Holy Ghost; the necessity of faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost; etc.), but there were various differences among7 KB (1,068 words) - 15:37, 13 April 2024
- ...since posting the response to the ''Jesus Christ/Joseph Smith'' DVD. Names and email addresses have been removed for privacy reasons. ...e of the types of messages FAIR is getting. We've included both supportive and critical messages here. Our editorial replies appear in <span style="color:34 KB (5,824 words) - 22:40, 9 May 2024
- Like all religions, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has terms or expressions which may not ...enerally given to young men starting at age 12. In the Community of Christ and most other restorationist churches, it is generally given to adults. Capita27 KB (4,268 words) - 15:00, 13 April 2024
- |L=Times and Seasons/2/10 |H=Times and Seasons: Volume 2, Number 1069 KB (12,223 words) - 15:50, 13 April 2024
- ...her facts. The witnesses contradict each other, are sometimes ridiculous, and seem to be nothing but warmed-over gossip. Those who could have confirmed ...t would be astonishing if he was known to be immoral without them noticing and taking advantage.24 KB (3,823 words) - 21:52, 9 May 2024
- |L=Times and Seasons/1/3 |H=Times and Seasons: Volume 1, Number 366 KB (11,727 words) - 15:50, 13 April 2024
- |L=Criticism of Mormonism/Books/The Changing World of Mormonism/Chapter 3 |A=Jerald and Sandra Tanner13 KB (2,049 words) - 14:17, 13 April 2024
- |L=Mormonism and history/Boyd K. Packer's talk: "The Mantle is Far, Far Greater Than the Int ...dependent thought: "There is a temptation for the writer or the teacher of Church history to want to tell everything, whether it is worthy or faith promoting19 KB (3,153 words) - 15:02, 13 April 2024
- ...LS—RELIGIONS AND WORKS OF MEN, AND THE RELIGION AND WORKS OF GOD—TRUTH AND SALVATION. ...LS—RELIGIONS AND WORKS OF MEN, AND THE RELIGION AND WORKS OF GOD—TRUTH AND SALVATION.46 KB (8,662 words) - 14:32, 13 April 2024
- |H="MORMONISM" |T=Journal of Discourses 1: "MORMONISM"42 KB (7,756 words) - 14:32, 13 April 2024
- |<=[[../47|The Earth—Its Fall, Redemption, and Final Destiny—The Eternal Abode of the Righteous]] ...on in this place, not knowing precisely what may prove the most beneficial and instructing. The same weakness is in me, that is common to the most of my b26 KB (4,980 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- |>=[[../50|Life and Death, or Organization and Disorganization]] The weather being warm, and the people generally of the laboring class, I presume are the cause of a ra27 KB (4,950 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- |H=LIFE AND DEATH, OR ORGANIZATION AND DISORGANIZATION |T=Journal of Discourses 1: LIFE AND DEATH, OR ORGANIZATION AND DISORGANIZATION17 KB (3,030 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- |H=THE POWER OF GOD AND THE POWER OF SATAN |T=Journal of Discourses 1: THE POWER OF GOD AND THE POWER OF SATAN20 KB (3,822 words) - 14:43, 13 April 2024
- |<=[[../20|Organization and Development of Man]] ...Saints—Authority of the Priesthood—Power of God—Obedience—The Urim and Thummim, etc.]]30 KB (5,761 words) - 14:43, 13 April 2024
- |H=THE CHURCH AND KINGDOM OF GOD, AND THE CHURCHES AND KINGDOMS OF MEN |T=Journal of Discourses 2: THE CHURCH AND KINGDOM OF GOD, AND THE CHURCHES AND KINGDOMS OF MEN40 KB (7,557 words) - 14:43, 13 April 2024
- |H=FAITHFULNESS AND APOSTACY |T=Journal of Discourses 2: FAITHFULNESS AND APOSTACY38 KB (7,119 words) - 14:43, 13 April 2024
- And when this Conference is over, I presume that I shall think of many things o ...salem, or of the Nephites on this continent while they were in their glory and strength.30 KB (5,862 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...most be impossible for the speaker to be heard unless there is great order and strict attention. We wish no disturbance on the outskirts of the assembly, ...xact have the predictions of the Prophets of God, and the Apostles of God, and of the Son. of God been fulfilled, except such portions as remain to be ful43 KB (8,126 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...aints Having the Spirit of Revelation—Faith and Works—The Power of God and of the Devil]] ...ith you. With many of you, no doubt, I have had the same privilege before, and, for aught I know, this may be the first time I have met with others who ar46 KB (8,886 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...NTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR FUTURE EMERGENCIES—EVIL SPIRITS—THEIR POWER AND ORGANIZATION—THE CHAIN OF THE PRIESTHOOD—ANGELS ARE MINISTERING SPIRITS ...NTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR FUTURE EMERGENCIES—EVIL SPIRITS—THEIR POWER AND ORGANIZATION—THE CHAIN OF THE PRIESTHOOD—ANGELS ARE MINISTERING SPIRITS22 KB (4,320 words) - 14:50, 13 April 2024
- |L=Mormonism and Wikipedia/Joseph Smith, Jr./1827 to 1830 ...Lucy Mack Smith]] and her husband [[Joseph Smith, Sr.|Joseph]], a merchant and farmer.75 KB (11,044 words) - 20:10, 11 May 2024
- |<=[[../19|Temptations and Trials Necessary to Exaltation—If the Saints Perform Their Obligations, t ...thering of Israel, that has beheld with his eyes for the last week or two, and that has listened to our brethren, but must have felt that the Spirit of Go24 KB (4,652 words) - 14:50, 13 April 2024
- ...YING COMPANY—WHY SUCCESS ATTENDS THE MINISTERIAL LABOURS OF SOME ELDERS, AND NOT THOSE OF OTHERS—COUNSEL TO STORE UP GRAIN ENOUGH TO LAST SEVEN YEARS ...YING COMPANY—WHY SUCCESS ATTENDS THE MINISTERIAL LABOURS OF SOME ELDERS, AND NOT THOSE OF OTHERS—COUNSEL TO STORE UP GRAIN ENOUGH TO LAST SEVEN YEARS21 KB (4,011 words) - 14:51, 13 April 2024
- |H=REMINISCENCES AND TESTIMONY OF PARLEY P. PRATT |T=Journal of Discourses 5: REMINISCENCES AND TESTIMONY OF PARLEY P. PRATT31 KB (5,734 words) - 14:52, 13 April 2024
- ...HE SPIRIT—REVELATION GIVEN ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS—SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND CONQUEST, ETC. ...HE SPIRIT—REVELATION GIVEN ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS—SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND CONQUEST, ETC.23 KB (4,402 words) - 14:52, 13 April 2024
- |H=RELIGIOUS WORSHIP A NATURAL AND UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE—SINCERITY NO TEST OF TRUTH—PRIESTLY AUTHORITY, ETC. |T=Journal of Discourses 5: RELIGIOUS WORSHIP A NATURAL AND UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE—SINCERITY NO TEST OF TRUTH—PRIESTLY AUTHORITY, ETC.31 KB (5,845 words) - 14:52, 13 April 2024
- |<=[[../5|Adherence to “Mormonism”—Perpetual Emigration Fund]] ...nd lose their faith. That is the experience of every person, more or less; and I wish to offer a few reflections on the propriety of the Lord's leading th21 KB (4,106 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...s, the lady brother Clements has referred to should have been the officer, and the officer should have been that lady. ...t times there is a spirit in me to treat things according to their nature, and then my style must of necessity be somewhat in accordance with the subject.21 KB (4,046 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- |>=[[../4|The Holy Priesthood—Judgment—Separation of Spirit and Body]] ...vilege of speaking to you this morning, and hope I shall have your prayers and faith, in connection with my own, that my remarks may be beneficial to thos28 KB (5,485 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...he Gospel last Sabbath, been baptized on Monday last, ordained on Tuesday, and on Wednesday sent forth to preach, as were many of the first Elders. On the ...human lives, whether for good or evil, depend on a momentary watchfulness and care.14 KB (2,681 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- |<=[[../77|Salvation and Condemnation—Improvement]] ...break|298|top}} similar feelings; and now, to contemplate another mission, and the probability of being absent as long as I was on that mission from which30 KB (5,541 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- |<=[[../56|Building Up and Adornment of Zion By the Saints]] ...f all knowledge, are far beyond the capacities of those who have not heard and received the Gospel.13 KB (2,491 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- |H=NEVER ENDING CHARACTER OF A SAINTS' MISSION—ORGANIZATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD |T=Journal of Discourses 4: NEVER ENDING CHARACTER OF A SAINTS' MISSION—ORGANIZATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD21 KB (3,994 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- |H=THE DISCORD AND WARS AMONG CHRISTIAN NATIONS CONTRASTED WITH THE UNITY OF THE SAINTS |T=Journal of Discourses 29: THE DISCORD AND WARS AMONG CHRISTIAN NATIONS CONTRASTED WITH THE UNITY OF THE SAINTS36 KB (6,661 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- |<=[[../55|Paying Tithing—Fasting and Prayer—Keeping the Sabbath Holy—Selling Grain—the Judgments of God, E ...lished By Man Towards Redeeming the World—the Restoration of the Gospel, and the Acknowledgment By God of His Servants, Etc.]]33 KB (6,456 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...LISHED BY MAN TOWARDS REDEEMING THE WORLD—THE RESTORATION OF THE GOSPEL, AND THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY GOD OF HIS SERVANTS, ETC. ...LISHED BY MAN TOWARDS REDEEMING THE WORLD—THE RESTORATION OF THE GOSPEL, AND THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY GOD OF HIS SERVANTS, ETC.27 KB (5,051 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...T—ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST—"MORMONISM" IS A RESTORATION OF ANCIENT CHRISTIANITY—JOSEPH SMITH A TRUE PROPHET—PLURAL MARRIAGE PRACTICED BY M ...T—ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST—"MORMONISM" IS A RESTORATION OF ANCIENT CHRISTIANITY—JOSEPH SMITH A TRUE PROPHET—PLURAL MARRIAGE PRACTICED BY M42 KB (7,641 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...AT FIRST DESPISED—GOD OVERRULES FOR GOOD—FAITH AND WORKS—REPENTANCE AND BAPTISM—REVELATION—WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT—MISSION OF JOSEPH SMITH—TH ...AT FIRST DESPISED—GOD OVERRULES FOR GOOD—FAITH AND WORKS—REPENTANCE AND BAPTISM—REVELATION—WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT—MISSION OF JOSEPH SMITH—TH16 KB (2,933 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...ILITY OF THE PRIESTHOOD—CHRIST COMING IN THIS GENERATION—GREAT CHANGES AND JUDGMENTS APPROACHING—EXHORTATION TO RIGHTEOUSNESS ...ILITY OF THE PRIESTHOOD—CHRIST COMING IN THIS GENERATION—GREAT CHANGES AND JUDGMENTS APPROACHING—EXHORTATION TO RIGHTEOUSNESS23 KB (4,429 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- |H=DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LATTER—DAY SAINTS AND ALL OTHER PROFESSING CHRISTIANS |T=Journal of Discourses 21: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LATTER—DAY SAINTS AND ALL OTHER PROFESSING CHRISTIANS30 KB (5,683 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...f the Saints—Their Sufferings—Ancient Predictions Fulfilled—Crickets and Their Miraculous Destruction—Crops Saved—Desert Made Fruitful—God’s ...s an important one. He is called to be a father to the people of his ward. And when labor is laid upon us to perform we should not ignore that labor or la17 KB (3,294 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- |H=THE INCREASE AND FUTURE OF THE SAINTS—TRUE EDUCATION, ETC. |T=Journal of Discourses 21: THE INCREASE AND FUTURE OF THE SAINTS—TRUE EDUCATION, ETC.28 KB (5,070 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...CE TO TRUE PRINCIPLE THE KEY TO KNOWLEDGE—ALL ENJOYMENT COMES FROM GOD—ORGANIZATION—DUTIES OF OFFICERS—FINAL RESULTS ...CE TO TRUE PRINCIPLE THE KEY TO KNOWLEDGE—ALL ENJOYMENT COMES FROM GOD—ORGANIZATION—DUTIES OF OFFICERS—FINAL RESULTS32 KB (5,972 words) - 14:43, 13 April 2024
- |L=Times and Seasons/1/9 |H=Times and Seasons: Volume 1, Number 966 KB (11,683 words) - 15:50, 13 April 2024
- ...knowledgments in the holy Gospel, according to the faith we have embraced, and according to the teachings we receive from time to time, we never would be ...liable to do things they are sorry for; they are liable to make mistakes; and when they try to do their best, behold they do that which they dislike.33 KB (6,358 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- |H=NECESSITY OF UNION AND OBEDIENCE TO COUNSEL |T=Journal of Discourses 12: NECESSITY OF UNION AND OBEDIENCE TO COUNSEL9 KB (1,755 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- |>=[[../66|Mormonism]] ...evate our minds, to impart comfort to our spirits, and to bring peace, joy and happiness, whether reflecting upon things of the past, present or future.18 KB (3,288 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024