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Must we define Mormonism as a cult? A Brief Response to Bart Barber

Dr. Bart Barber’s latest piece states the following proposition in its title: “Why Mormonism Is a Cult and Should be Called One.” Bart begins his piece by stating his principled disagreement with three Southern Baptists over the issue of whether “cult” is a proper and useful category in which to place Mormonism. He states >>> “I find myself today disagreeing with Richard Land, Ed Stetzer, and Peter Lumpkins… Mormonism is a cult, and if I read and understand these gentlemen correctly, they all agree with me on that point. Where... Read more →

Should a Christian Vote for a Mormon? by Norman L. Geisler

The following message I received from distinguished Christian author and theologian, Dr. Norman Geisler, pertaining to Christians voting for non-Christians. A succinct but insightful word for evangelical voters1 >>> We are not voting for a cult; we are voting for a candidate. If the person is pro-life, pro-family, pro-American, pro-free market, and pro-Israel, then vote for him regardless of his religious affiliation. If I need a good doctor or a good attorney, I don’t ask about his personal convictions but about his professional competency. Martin Luther once wisely said, "I... Read more →

Dr. Ed Stetzer on Mormonism: "Pay everyone...honor to whom honor is due" by Peter Lumpkins

More times than not, this blog site has been what we could call a counter-point site, a site which offers an alternate narrative on a particular issue from one being offered elsewhere. Sometimes the counter-point we post may represent the majority opinion. At other times, it represents more the minority view. And, there are times it may very well represent a rogue view >>> Whatever the case, it represents my thoughts on particular issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention or a particular interpretation of a theological-biblical subject. I marvel at... Read more →

Howell Scott on Governor Mitt Romney’s “Biggest Lie” by Peter Lumpkins

Howell Scott and I are friends. We view issues Southern Baptists face, more times than not, very similarly. We've not only chatted via cellphone, we've communicated both digitally and personally face-to-face. Howell is a self-professing Calvinist (an "inconsistent Calvinist" is the way he puts it) while I am a...a...well that is a problem because, theologically speaking, I'm not sure what I am1 >>> And, one thing I most highly respect about Howell is not only the aura of personal integrity which he seems to project, but also the desirable trait... Read more →

Lifeway Wants to Know--"What Politico-Cultural Icons are Christians?" by Peter Lumpkins

Suppose I asked, “Which, if any, of the following people do you believe are Christians?” and listed five people: Barack Obama Glenn Beck Sarah Palin Oprah Winfrey George W. Bush Do you think a poll like this offers substantial information which assists us with the Great Commission? Or, could the negativity toward the inquirers (Lifeway affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) outweigh any potential assistance the feedback could offer? Well Lifeway Research answered "yes" to the first question and "no" to the second. Not with an added benefit of a... Read more →

Mitt Romney for President. And the Problem is?

I have not kept up with the debate on whether Mitt Romney is a good candidate for President of the United States. I know little about him other than the most basic biofacts. Born in Michigan only a few years before me, he is the son of Michigan Governor, George Romney >>> The Governor (R) was presidential candidate for the 1968 national election but was easily defeated despite his earlier front-runner status. It appears his reversal on the moral necessity of the Vietnam conflict buried his chances into oblivion. Before... Read more →