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Anti-Mormon sources misrepresent us

Objection

Critics misrepresent Latter-day Saints.

What is true

Some critics do misrepresent LDS belief.

Why it is not enough

The strongest case uses official LDS sources for LDS doctrine and Scripture as the standard.

Key question: Which cited official LDS source is being misread?

Bad criticism does not answer official sources

Some criticism of Mormonism is careless, hostile, or sensational. A fair reader should reject caricature where it appears.

That does not remove the official record. LDS sources themselves teach separate divine beings, an embodied Father, rejection of traditional creeds, exaltation, and restoration after apostasy.

The best answer is source correction

If a source is misread, the correction should be specific. Which cited sentence or doctrine is being represented unfairly?

A general accusation of anti-Mormon bias cannot overturn a case built from LDS scripture, official Topics pages, Gospel Topics Essays, and General Conference teaching.

References

These are the public sources behind the answer, with LDS doctrine cited from LDS material where possible.

  1. Godhead, Topics and Questions

    Official LDS

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Official LDS teaching that the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are distinct beings, one in purpose and doctrine.

  2. Doctrine and Covenants 130

    LDS Scripture

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Canonical LDS text teaching that the Father and Son have bodies of flesh and bones.

  3. Becoming Like God

    Official LDS

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Official essay explaining LDS divine potential and acknowledging that LDS teaching goes beyond most contemporary Christian churches.

  4. Are 'Mormons' Christian?

    Official LDS

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Official essay acknowledging LDS rejection of post-New Testament creeds and distinct restoration claims.

  5. Apostasy, Topics and Questions

    Official LDS

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Official LDS source teaching that priesthood authority was withdrawn after the apostles.

  6. Restoration of the Church

    Official LDS

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Official LDS source saying the fullness of the gospel was taken from the earth and restored through Joseph Smith.