Was the Fall of Adam and Eve a blessing or a tragedy? In my recent video, I explore how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) teaches that the Fall was a good and necessary event — and why, from a biblical perspective, that view contradicts Scripture’s message about sin and salvation.
Category: Comparing Religions/Worldviews
LDS General Conference April 2025 Analysis | Testimony, Authority, and Salvation
Join me as I delve into the themes and theology presented during the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the emphasis on an inner testimony, the role of authority in the church, and intriguing discussions surrounding the church’s soteriology (teachings on salvation).
THE SON OF GOD: THE UNCREATED CREATOR [A RESPONSE TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES]
Join me in this enlightening study where I present the results of my six-month study on the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses, particularly their perspective on Jesus Christ. This analysis contrasts their views with the Biblical narrative, especially regarding Jesus’ involvement in the creation of the universe and the discussion of his nature as either created or uncreated. This in-depth research is my most extensive to date and is intended for Christians eager to deepen their understanding of their faith, as well as those interested in the principles of hermeneutics and Biblical interpretation. Discover the complexities of competing interpretations with me.
My Conversation with One of Jehovah’s Witnesses [The Million $ Question]
I’ve been meeting with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses regularly. It’s been fun, he’s trying to convert me to his worldview and I’m praying he turns to the Biblical Christ.
I asked him, “If the leaders of your organization (the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society) announced…
Can the Bible and LGBT+ be Reconciled? [Every Relevant Verse]
Does the Bible condemn homosexuality? Is it a sin to be gay? Here’s every Bible passage that is directly relevant to these questions.
Does Your Worldview Bring Your Peace? [4 Criteria to Decide]
Last month, I went to Downtown Omaha’s Old Market interested in a very specific question for anyone who cared to talk with me: DOES YOUR WORLDVIEW BRING YOU PEACE? Here’s how you can answer that question.
I’m Curious, What Now? Tips for the Religiously Curious.
In this interview I ask my long-time friend and mentor, Jim Shaul (whose sermons have been posted regularly on this site) to give his advice to someone who realizes they should give religion more serious consideration. For those folks, my hope is for them to stumble across this interview and come away with some options for next steps.
“Religious” Americans Are Lying to Themselves About Their Identities
America has hit a historical number in a recent Gallup poll. For the first time ever, the majority of Americans do not belong to a church, synagogue, or mosque. Only 47% are part of such a religious community. What stood out to me more than the percent of Americans who attend church was the percent of people who claim to be religious but don’t belong to a religious community.
Why Religion is so Divisive: The Danger of Discovery
As I begin this public journey to grow in truth about religion, I and anyone who wishes to join me would do well to remember finding things out can sometimes be a “nasty dangerous business.”
