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Summary: Fallacy, fallacy, everywhere
Review: I am your run-of-the-mill Christian. I was raised a Southern Baptist and currently attend a United Methodist church. However, I make it a point to be familiar with other views of Christianity, and Mormonism is one of them. I have talked with Elders, read the Book of Mormon, talked to my preachers about their views of Mormonism, attended Mormon services, listened to avant opposers of Mormonism, and generally made it a point to hear both sides of the story.All I have to say is that this book is full of fallacies. These people are obviously going on hearsay on many things and have not done thorough research on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This book is not worth your money or time. If you want to question a Mormon on his or her beliefs, then don't go by a book that's poorly researched and clearly full of bias. One should always take an objective viewpoint when exploring beliefs different from one's own. Make up your own questions. Read their religious documents and make your own interpretations. Don't let other people tell you what is and what isn't, because they might not know anything at all.
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Summary: Fallacy, fallacy, everywhere
Review: I am your run-of-the-mill Christian. I was raised a Southern Baptist and currently attend a United Methodist church. However, I make it a point to be familiar with other views of Christianity, and Mormonism is one of them. I have talked with Elders, read the Book of Mormon, talked to my preachers about their views of Mormonism, attended Mormon services, listened to avant opposers of Mormonism, and generally made it a point to hear both sides of the story. All I have to say is that this book is full of fallacies. These people are obviously going on hearsay on many things and have not done thorough research on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This book is not worth your money or time. If you want to question a Mormon on his or her beliefs, then don't go by a book that's poorly researched and clearly full of bias. One should always take an objective viewpoint when exploring beliefs different from one's own. Make up your own questions. Read their religious documents and make your own interpretations. Don't let other people tell you what is and what isn't, because they might not know anything at all.
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Summary: haha! bring it on man!
Review: i dare anyone in the world to challenge my beliefs in Mormonism. you have my email. try it. what other purpose does this book hold? BRING IT ON!
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Summary: Look at what you believe.
Review: I love Bill, and he's not even my dad, but his books have been a father to me. I have tasted the pie of mormonism, and found the crust undercooked. W4e need to fight lies where we find them, and yank them out like a snake in it's snakepit. And I'm nor referrring to the former guitarist from "Guns and Roses." This book ahsd a wonderful format, and easy acess to analize and think for youself, without any input or crossthinking from the course. My goodness, ther is no jibberish in this book, which made my days. ...This books' tone is quite respectful and kind to all poepl who know the truth. I found the style to be easy to read.
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Summary: Look at what you believe.
Review: I love Bill, and he's not even my dad, but his books have been a father to me. I have tasted the pie of mormonism, and found the crust undercooked. W4e need to fight lies where we find them, and yank them out like a snake in it's snakepit. And I'm nor referrring to the former guitarist from "Guns and Roses." This book ahsd a wonderful format, and easy acess to analize and think for youself, without any input or crossthinking from the course. My goodness, ther is no jibberish in this book, which made my days. ...This books' tone is quite respectful and kind to all poepl who know the truth. I found the style to be easy to read.
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Summary: Hearing but never percieving...
Review: I would recommend this book along with Mormonism 101 by Mckeever and Johnson for a good intro to mormon theology. It seems that every time I look up a book on Mormonism that doesn't praise it, I find reviews from angry mormons. I can understand not agreeing with the authors viewpoints and his conclusions and presenting those of your own; but they write reviews doing the same thing they accuse others of doing. The authors of this book present facts on mormonism, being sure to include references from approved mormon sources. They should be answered in turn, with references to refute those claims. Instead, they shout, "biased!", "close-minded!", "spiteful" just because they don't agree with what you have been taught. I think the questions raised should be answered in turn. Also, it seems odd to me that these mormon reviewers make it clear that they are "NOT A CULT!" and are Christians. Why then do they not adhere to Christian doctrine? They equivicate over key terms such as Jesus Christ, God the Father, Holy Spirit/Ghost, Trinity, virgin birth, baptism and salvation. And they add terms such as pre-existence, co-eternality, eternal progression, "other scriptures", celestial marriage and so on. The mormon Jesus isn't the christian jesus. That is why the christian church does not call mormons christians. And why this recent push to be called christian anyway? Wasn't the reason that Joseph Smith asked God for direction is because their were so many "sects"? Didn't God the Father say that they were all wrong and not to be a part of them? Isn't the christian church apostate and therefore in need of Joseph's reformation? Please, enough knee-jerk book bashing. Back up your claims with evidence like the authors of this book.
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Summary: I'm not sure I would like this book if....
Review: I'm not sure I would like this book if it were written in a vindictive way. But, thankfully Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson did it lovingly and with respect! This is a challenging book that questions the assumption that the Latter Day Saint Church has every spiritual answer. It details some of the problems that are seen within the Latter Day Saints very own history. Some of the problems detailed are: the "First Vision" of Joseph Smith Jr. and if the Mormon person has "Ever Sinned the Same Sin Twice," which of course relates to LDS doctrine. I not only recommend this book to any Protestant Christians but also have a hard time retaining a copy for myself. This book and Answering Mormons Question (another book by McKeever) are given out as loners but seldom return home.
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Summary: Narrow-minded, one-sided, and inaccurate
Review: I'm sorry, but I must say this book is, to put it politely, completely full of ... Yes, I know, that is the answer you would expect from a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. However, I am sure that if anyone who: first, really did have mormon friends; and second, actually attended a meeting; would find the same thing I did. You just simply cannot say that LDS members are not Christians, or that Joseph Smith was not a truly amazing man. those of you who claim to have mormon "friends", I am sure that these "friends" of yours would certainly not appreciate being "mormon-bashed" by their alleged "pals". A true friend would see that. Would, let's say, a Catholic, appreciate it if one of their LDS friends approached them and claimed, "I believe your 'Pope' is really a liar, fool, and asks for your membership only to make money," or whatever the question may be. Although any well-researched member with a strong testimony that the gospel is true will have easy answers to every one of these questions, they still might find it offensive, completely contrary to what this book says on the cover. Oh, and about the question of whether or not the LDS faith is Christian, here's my answer: If you truly read all of our scriptures, you would know. Yes, we have other scriptures than you, but Thhe Holy Bible completely and utterly coincides with our other scriptures, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, and of course, the Book of Mormon. We believe in all of the teachings of Christ. I would just like to say something, though, to those of you who spend their time coming up with negative things to say about others' religions: Get a life. Seriously, you must have something better to do with your time than deliberately search for faults in something that you know nothing about. Maybe you've read some of our scriptures, but don't say you know our religion.
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Summary: Effective Questions?
Review: If these are the best questions you can come up with to ask your mormon "friends" I suggest you go back to the drawing board. From what I've studied the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints offers answers to questions far more complicated than these. I do agree that these questions are not offensive. In fact I would love it if someone asked me one of them, I think it could spark an interesting discussion. I could tell them the simple truths this book seems to overlook. If anyone really wants to know more about the Mormon church all they have to do is ask a friend. As for Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson, three words, bring it on.
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Summary: Why waste time with this book
Review: If you want to talk about religion with a "Mormon" just ask them to explain thier beliefs. There is no reason for a person to use these questions. It seems that the author wants to teach people about bashing in a nice form. Just ask them about thier religion. don't be so narrow minded to learn about other religions. I am a member of the "Mormon" church. Please Remember it's real name The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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