#Addressing Life After Ministries LDS critiques

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Was Joseph Smith Related to Jesus? Understanding Covenantal Language and Addressing Misrepresentations

Was Joseph Smith a Blood Relative of Jesus? A Response to Michelle Grimes and Life After Ministries In her article “Was Joseph Smith a Blood Relative of Jesus?”, Michelle Grimes levies several allegations against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) that are both salacious and factually incorrect. This response offers a historical analysis of the quote by George Q. Cannon…

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Jarom 1:8, Steel, and Metallurgy: Debunking Claims About Ancient American Anachronisms

Claims about anachronisms in the Book of Mormon, especially around Jarom 1:8 and references to steel and metallurgy, often stir debate. Michelle Grim has presented specific arguments suggesting these verses reflect historical inaccuracies, questioning the presence of steel swords and metallurgical practices in ancient America. This post confronts her claims directly by examining scriptural…

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Responding Michelle Grimes of LAM: God's Omniscience and Foreknowledge in LDS Beliefs

Critics often claim that Latter-day Saint teachings misrepresent God’s omniscience. Michelle Grimes of Life After Ministries recently questioned whether the LDS God “always knows.” Her critique references a statement by Harold B. Lee, igniting debates about foreknowledge and divine perfection. In this post, I’ll address her arguments head-on, clarify LDS doctrine, and highlight what many critics…