Mormonism

Pentagon Reclassifies Mormons Amid Evangelical Heresy Claims

The Pentagon’s recent reclassification of Mormons, moving them from a “not Christian” category to “not-not Christian,” has stirred quite a bit of conversation, and frankly, a fair amount of amusement. It seems like an official acknowledgment that the lines between religious denominations, especially in the eyes of certain political factions, are incredibly blurry and often determined more by allegiance than by doctrine.

This move by the Pentagon, which is essentially deciding who is and isn’t sufficiently Christian, raises a significant question: why is a government agency involved in defining or categorizing religions in the first place? It feels a bit like our tax dollars are being spent on an unofficial religious census, trying to figure out who’s a “big enough fan of the Bible.”… Continue reading

Mormons Don’t Want to Vote for Trump — This could be a whopper of a problem for him in Arizona in particular.

As a former Mormon who still has ties to the community, I can attest to the conservative nature ingrained within the LDS following. Over the years, the alignment with Republican values has been deeply rooted, with figures like Mitt Romney exemplifying that connection. However, the emergence of Donald Trump onto the political scene has ignited a level of discomfort within the Mormon community, particularly due to his divisive rhetoric and questionable moral character.

It’s evident that many Mormons are grappling with the dilemma of supporting a candidate like Trump, who often espouses views and behaviors antithetical to the values they hold dear.… Continue reading