Religions
Contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the Holy Bible
Many people believe the Mormon Church is simply a “denomination” or group within Christianity. However, a close look at its key book, the Book of Mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the Bible. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the Book of Mormon is “Another Testament of Jesus Christ.” A testament…
Read MoreLDS Leaders Still Believe There Will Be Polygamy in Heaven
By: Sandra Tanner; ©2012 Plural marriage was first introduced into Mormonism by Joseph Smith in the 1830’s. LDS Leaders Still Believe there will be Polygamy in Heaven Plural marriage was first introduced into Mormonism by Joseph Smith in the 1830’s (see Topical Index: Jospeh Smith: Polygamy). It is a common misconception to think of the practice of…
Read MoreSalvation in Zen Buddhism
Salvation and Works In order to attain enlightenment, Bodhidharma, the “founder” of Zen, purportedly sat before a wall for nine years without speaking to anyone![1] One can honestly wonder if he felt the effort was worth it? (Following his example, Soto Zenists face a wall or curtain during zazen.) Nevertheless, Zen both denies salvation (or enlightenment)…
Read MoreBuddhism and Jesus Christ
As a whole, Buddhism has little directly to say about Jesus Christ. It does acknowledge what most men do: that He was a great person. For the most part, however, His Gospel teachings are largely ignored and a more convenient Jesus is accepted: one who, along with the Buddha, smiles serenely. But on the other…
Read MoreWas Jesus Created?
PROGRAM 5 OF THE SERIES, “HOW TO WITNESS TO A JEHOVAH’S WITNESS” Ankerberg: Tonight we have the man that used to answer the questions for the Jehovah’s Witnesses in our country south of the Mason-Dixon Line all the way to Texas. Bill Cetnar was on the radio for them; he investigated things for them; he…
Read MoreIs the Trinity a Heretical Doctrine?
PROGRAM 4 OF THE SERIES, “HOW TO WITNESS TO A JEHOVAH’S WITNESS” Ankerberg: We’re doing a program with former Jehovah’s Witnesses: the man who used to answer the questions at the Watchtower Society and then came to know Jesus Christ much differently than what he had been brought up with all of his life; and…
Read MoreA Further Look at the New World Translation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Much of Jehovah’s Witness doctrine is built by using the Bible like a dictionary. You choose your doctrine, and then you hunt through the pages of the Bible for a phrase here and a phrase there that will seem to support what you said. Used (or abused) this way, you can make the Bible say…
Read MoreIs Jesus Unique When Compared to Other Religious Leaders?
Is Jesus unique compared to other religious leaders? The average non-Christian, and even many Christians, have little understanding of how unique Jesus really is. Messianic prophecy is only a small part of Jesus’ uniqueness. In all the world and throughout all history, there has never been anyone like Him. There never can be. One only…
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