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How to Answer a Mormon

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Morey's book is narrow in its approach but vigorously refutes Mormonism by disproving the claims of Joseph Smith. He accomplishes this by pointing out the numerous false prophecies that Smith delivered.

Morey summaries his procedure to overturn Mormon claims:
"The only issue which the Mormons are not well-prepared to discuss, with any measure of knowledge, is the issue of Joseph's Smith's claims to be a true prophet of God."

This impressive book furnishes Smith's false prophecies by offering copies of LDS documents concerning Joseph Smith's proclamations which predicted that:

* Specific American cities were doomed to swift judgment.
* Smith would be alive when Christ returns.
* Christ's second coming would occur before 1890.
* The Ten Tribes of Israel would soon reappear.


119 pages and dozens of copies of firsthand material.

Dr. Morey clearly presents many false prophecies of Mormonism's founder from documented sources. He teaches the Christian, in an effective manner, how to crush the fallacious authority of the whole Mormon system. This work may not be the primary resource the believer should utilize in witnessing to Mormon friends, but it is a powerful book that will assist you in demonstrating that spiritual truth is not found in the Mormon religion.


by Michael A. Robinson author of numerous books on cults, philosophy, world religions and atheism. Including:
Presuppositional Apologetics Examines Mormonism: How Van Til's Apologetic Refutes Mormon Theology

Let me add a piece of advice to the ideas proposed in this book. When you hear the words, "Would you like to know more?" just say "No thank you, and close the door. Closing the door is VERY important. When I lived in Salt Lake City, I had to learn to do that, because some people wouldn't take no for an answer. One furious Relief Society lady was so upset with my attitude of unbelief that she pointed to my dog and said, "I suppose you think that dog is just as good as you are!" I replied, "Probably better." and THEN I shut the door and watched through the window as her embarrased husband tried to lead her down the porch stairs. She must have spread the word in the neighborhood, because I wasn't bothered after that. Though this book poses some good questions, my advice is to not even get started or you are in for an evening of flip charts!

After reading the Mormon reviews of this book and other "anti-non -mormon faith promoting books,I just had to say "HOW ..." Instead of making the dumb excuses and stupid comments, why don't you LDS followers provide some facts about the "truth" of Mormonism. Give some good, (use your brain now, not your warm, fuzzy feelings)solid facts and evidence. And yes, Mormonism does rest on one man, Joseph Smith Jr. He made up the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price, and his "corrected" bible. Those "standard works" all come from him. And no Mormon can say "the Journal of Discourses isn't a reliable source" because in the "Milennial Star" it is quoted as being "one of the standard works" right up there with the others. Brigham Young said it was scripture when he sent it out. I'm just so sick of reading these ... Mormon reviews of nonsense. If the book they read is so wrong, then shed some light on the subject, give some logical information, not a bunch of stupid remarks.

Robert Morey (born 1946) is a Christian apologist and pastor who has written a number of books and pamphlets, such as How to Answer a Jehovah's Witness, Islamic Invasion, Death and the Afterlife, The Truth About Masons, Reincarnation and Christianity, etc.

Morey gives a short introductory chapter to this 1983 book, but the bulk of it consists of photocopies of documentation from LDS sources of Morey's points. He explains in the first chapter, "Part 2 of this book contains the documentation for some of the false prophecies of Joseph Smith. Although there are over sixty obviously false prophecies made by Joseph Smith, the ones which are included in Part 2 are the most useful."

Here are some quotations from the book:

"The only issue which the Mormons are not well-prepared to discuss, with any measure of knowledge, is the issue of Joseph Smith's claim to be a true prophet of God. Although these missionaries have memorized their 'missionary handbook' and have practiced their presentation and arguments, they are not ready to deal with this issue because is it not dealt with in their manual." (Pg. 14)
"(Joseph Smith's) claims are so astounding that there are only three logical positions one can take concerning the prophetic claims of Joseph Smith. First, we can believe that Smith was whom he claimed to be---God's latter-day prophet... Second, we can believe that Smith was a fraud and that he knowingly sought to deceive people in order to obtain their possessions and control their lives. If Smith was a fraud and a liar, then he should be exposed... Third, we can believe that Smith was insane and that he had delusions of grandeur in which he thought he was a 'prophet of God.' In this light, he would be an object of pity..." (Pg. 24)
"We have examined the historical and factual evidence which documents eight false prophecies of Joseph Smith. According to Deuteronomy 18:20-22, just one false prophecy is sufficient to identify a false prophet... these eight prophecies are sufficient to demonstrate beyond all reasonable doubt that Joseph Smith was NOT a prophet of God." (Pg. 116)

Which Is the "Christian" Doctrine?

Suppose for a moment that the Latter-day Saints were to take seriously the demand that they conform in every particular to "Christian" doctrine, and that they then made the attempt to do so. Having complied with such a demand, would the Latter-day Saints find themselves in total agreement with Protestants or with Catholics? Would they believe in apostolic succession or in the priesthood of all believers? Would they recognize an archbishop, a patriarch, a pope, a monarch, or no one at all as the head of Christ's church on earth? Would they be saved by grace alone, or would they find the sacraments of the church necessary for salvation? Would they believe in free will or in predestination? Would they practice water baptism? If so, would it be by immersion, sprinkling, or some other method? Would they believe in a substitutionary, representative, or exemplary atonement? Would they or would they not believe in "original sin"? And on and on.

It is unreasonable for other Christians to demand that Latter-day Saints conform to a single standard of "Christian" doctrine when they do not agree among themselves upon exactly what that standard is. To do so is to establish a double standard; doctrinal diversity is tolerated in some churches, but not in others. The often-heard claim that all true Christians share a common core of necessary Christian doctrine rests on the dubious proposition that all present differences between Christian denominations are over purely secondary or even trivial matters-matters not central to Christian faith. This view is very difficult to defend in the light of Christian history, and might be easier to accept if Protestants and Catholics- or Protestants and Protestants, for that mat-ter-had not once burned each other at the stake as non-Christian heretics over these same "trivial" differences.

Actually, Taco Bell DOES sell ChocoTacos - I just had one myself! As a Mormon, I have to say that I found this book mildly amusing. The "carefully hidden secrets" about the founders of the church have never been hidden from me. There is nothing in Mormonism that is "covered up" - everyone is free, and encouraged, to learn as much as they possibly can! What the missionaries teach is the truth - the basic beliefs of the church. If you study them, the other controversial topics that come up have little relevancy to what we actually believe and what we practice. I have studied many religions and I've found that even among "mainstream" Christians there is a wide range of beliefs. It is the same for Mormons, and yet people are continually telling us what we do and don't believe! Really astounding when you think about it.

I find it facinating to study the attributes and life of Jesus Christ in the Bible. It was nothing short of revolutionary when Christ introduced the principle of "turning the other cheek"(a foundational and non-denominational Christian concept). Many cursed Him, calling him the devil and accused Him of things that simply, were not true. Most of the "chosen" Jews never even took the time to listen to Jesus nor decide for themselves of his divinity. How ludicrous! Even as he suffered on the cross, soldiers mocked and tempted him by saying, "If thou be the Son of God, save thyself." Jesus was not tempted by this test of pride. He did not have to "prove" who he was. He knew the truth about his divinity and that was sufficient. How interesting that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints does not entertain responses to anti-mormon sentiment, nor have they ever published one document critisizing the belief of another faith. Is this not Christianity?

Free agency is one of the greatest gifts from God given to man. It allows us to decide for ourselves what it true and what isn't.

Conclusion: Mr. Robert Morey would have made a wonderful Pharisee. He proclaims himself a Christian and then violates the very principles it is founded upon. He desires to make your decisions for you (take away your free-agency) concerning the mormon religion. Would you go to the Coca Cola company for an oppinion about Pepsi? Of course not, the view is biased and nonobjective! Accentuate the positive in life Mr. Morey! Write a book about how wonderful your church is so that I can DECIDE for MYSELF if I agree with you or not. Dont tear down another religion.

Let the Mormons alone, let them believe what they do. Let any religion believe what they want. If someone wants to know what they believe, let them hear it for themselves.

Save your six dollars and spend it on something Christian; a charity offering perhaps.

If you invite the missionaries in, they will not tell you their true beliefs about their god being a man just like we are and that he worked his way up to being a god and that if they work hard enough, they can be a god too. How can anyone believe someone who is deceptive in the beginning of their meeting?

I have an even easier way to handle the Mormons at the door, and I'll give it to you for FREE. When they come to your door, say "Thank you, but I'm not interested" and then close the door. Save yourself 6 bucks and let people believe what they want. I do this every time some person comes peddling to my door. Be it a salesman or a religious representative of any religion.

I find it extremely funny that the LDS Church doesn't publish books about how to refute the mainstream Christian churches, yet the mainstream Christian churches find it necessary to continually attack us. That's part of what made it clear to me who truly followed Christ, and who doesn't in this case. Christ didn't attack people; neither do we.