Mormon Doctrine, pp. 314-315 (1958) “Harlots. See Church of the Devil, Sex Immorality. Literally an harlot is a prostitute; figuratively it is any apostate church. Nephi, speaking of harlots in the literal sense and while giving a prophetic description of the Catholic Church, recorded that he ‘saw the devil that he was the foundation of it.’ … Then speaking of harlots in the figurative sense, he designated the Catholic Church as ‘the mother of harlots’ (1 Nephi 13:34; 14:15-17), a title which means that the protestant churches, the harlot daughters which broke off from the great and abominable church, would themselves be apostate churches.” – Bruce R. McConkie [emp. added]
Archive for the ‘Cross’ Category
Jesus’ Bride, the Body of Christ and the Cross 2026
Posted in Christianity, Cross, tagged 1 Nephi 14:10, cross of Jesus, Mormon Doctrine Bruce McConkie, the body of Christ, whores of Babylon on 04/05/2026| 1 Comment »
Statue of Jesus Carrying the Cross
Posted in Cross, Mormon Newsroom, tagged cross on Temple grounds on 04/03/2026| 1 Comment »
April 3 — A few months ago, I read an article about two statues the Mormon Church commissioned, one of Jesus in Gethsemane and another of him carrying the cross. Recently they were unveiled outside of Temple Square in Salt Lake City, UT.
If you know about Mormon teaching on what led up to Jesus’s crucifixion you probably know they believe it was in the Garden where Jesus shed his blood for the sins of the world. Their doctrine teaches that this is where his atonement for sin began. As a Mormon I heard church leaders twist Luke 22:44 to justify this doctrine. The verse reads –
“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
LDS: Jesus Paid for Sins in Gethsemane
Posted in Atonement of Jesus Christ, Cross, tagged Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Jesus' crucifixion on 03/31/2026| 1 Comment »
March 31 — Encyclopedia of Mormonism, p. 542 “Modern LDS leaders have emphasized that Jesus’ most challenging experience came in Gethsemane. Speaking in a general conference of the Church in 1982, Marion G. Romney, a member of the First Presidency, observed that Jesus suffered “the pains of all men, which he did, principally, in Gethsemane, the scene of his great agony” (Ensign 12 [May 1982]:6). Church President Ezra Taft Benson wrote that “it was in Gethsemane that Jesus took on Himself the sins of the world….” — Daniel H. Ludlow (more…)
Why are Mormons Ashamed of the Cross?
Posted in Christianity v Mormonism, Cross, tagged April 1975 General Conference, Gordan B. Hinckley, Jeffery R. Holland, October 2022 General Conference on 01/08/2026| 1 Comment »
“If I covet any place on earth but the dust at the foot of the Cross, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” — Amy Carmichael
January 8 — The first Sunday I attended a Mormon Church I wore my cross necklace. I didn’t think anything of it because, I believed this was a Christian church. There should be no problem with a Christian wearing a cross necklace in a Christian church, right?
It didn’t take long to find out how wrong I was. After the service. I noticed people staring at me and talking about me. I heard one lady whisper to her friend, “maybe she doesn’t know?”. I asked my husband and his mom about why I was getting those reactions and they said it was probably because of my necklace. (more…)
Conference Quote: Why Mormons Don’t Use the Cross
Posted in Cross, General Conference October 2022, tagged cross of Christ, General Cnference October 2022, Jeffrey Holland on 10/04/2022| 3 Comments »
‘For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.’ 1 Corinthians 1:18
Now that conference is in our rearview mirror, we’re taking a look at some of the things LDS leaders announced. We’re beginning our look with one of the last talks which was given by Jeffrey Holland.
What caught my attention about this talk was the subject matter. Mr. Holland decided to explain why they don’t use the cross as a symbol of their faith. His reason was the same thing they’ve said in the past but he said nothing about the Moroni statue or the new Christus statue they proudly emphasized in April 2020 General Conference. (more…)
Jesus’ Bride, the Body of Christ, and the Cross
Posted in Christianity, Cross, tagged 1 Nephi 14:10, cross of Jesus, Mormon Doctrine Bruce McConkie, the body of Christ, whores of Babylon on 09/14/2019| Leave a Comment »
Mormon Doctrine, pp. 314-315 (1958) “Harlots. See Church of the Devil, Sex Immorality. Literally an harlot is a prostitute; figuratively it is any apostate church. Nephi, speaking of harlots in the literal sense and while giving a prophetic description of the Catholic Church, recorded that he ‘saw the devil that he was the foundation of it.’ … Then speaking of harlots in the figurative sense, he designated the Catholic Church as ‘the mother of harlots’ (1 Nephi 13:34; 14:15-17), a title which means that the protestant churches, the harlot daughters which broke off from the great and abominable church, would themselves be apostate churches.” – Bruce R. McConkie [emp. added]
Why Mormons Despise the Cross
Posted in Cross, tagged 2 Nephi 9:18, Jesus, Jesus and Lucifer are brothers, Mormons hate the cross on 09/05/2019| 4 Comments »
2 Nephi 9:18 “But, behold, the righteous, the saints of the Holy One of Israel, they who have believed in the Holy One of Israel, they who have endured the crosses of the world, and despised the shame of it, they shall inherit the kingdom of God, which was prepared for them from the foundation of the world, and their joy shall be full forever.”
The Mormons’ Rejection of the Cross
Posted in Cross, tagged Ensign May 1975, Gordon Hinckley, Mormon rejection of the cross on 03/13/2018| Leave a Comment »
Galatians 5:11; “And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.”
Ensign, May 1975, p. 92; “…“If you do not use the cross, what is the symbol of your religion?” I replied that the lives of our people must become the only meaningful expression of our faith and, in fact, therefore, the symbol of our worship.” – Gordon B. Hinckley
Why Mormons Reject the Cross of Christ
Posted in Cross, tagged children can't sin, cross of Christ, D&C 29:46-47, false prophet Joseph Smith on 01/05/2017| Leave a Comment »
‘A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.’ – Adrian Rogers
General Conference, April 2004, “The Atonement: All for All”; “The Lord restored His gospel through Joseph Smith because there had been an apostasy. Since the fifth century, Christianity taught that Adam and Eve’s Fall was a tragic mistake, which led to the belief that humankind has an inherently evil nature. That view is wrong—not only about the Fall and human nature, but about the very purpose of life.” – Bruce C. Hafen
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Introduction to the Gospel, p. 312; “…In the restoration, man was raised to the dignity which he had formerly known…Original sin and human depravity were done away with and in their place came again Jesus’ high regard for the dignity of man, the worth of every individual as a child of God, and great emphasis on man’s freedom and accompanying moral responsibility…in the Latter-day Saint teaching of salvation which reveals a fine balance between the grace of Deity and man’s individual merit.” – Lowell Bennion
Diluting Jesus’ Blood
Posted in Cross, tagged blood of Jesus, false atonement, false christ, false doctrines of Mormonism, Mormon blood atonement on 06/25/2016| Leave a Comment »
D&C 76:52
; “That by keeping the commandments they might be washed and cleansed from all their sins, and receive the Holy Spirit by the laying on of the hands of him who is ordained and sealed unto this power.”
Crucifixion Produced Carnage, Destruction
Posted in Cross, tagged Book of Mormon, crucifixion of Jesus, death and carnage at Jesus' crucifixion, false gospel, false prophecies of Mormonism on 06/23/2016| 2 Comments »
Colossians 1:20: “And, having made peace through the blood of the cross…”
Today we’re looking at events that took place at Jesus’ crucifixion. Comparisons of what the Book of Mormon, and the Bible says are fascinating indeed!
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Answers to Gospel Questions 3:45; “The Three Days of Darkness …
Question: “In Luke 23:44, it states that at the crucifixion of Jesus there was a period of darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour, but in the Book of Mormon, 3 Nephi 8:22-23, it states that a three-day period of darkness came upon the land at the death of Jesus. Which of the two accounts is considered accurate, or are they both accurate? If so, how could this be?”
Meaning of the Cross for Mormons
Posted in Cross, tagged Ensign July 2011, false christ, false teacher, Gregory Schweitzer, Meaning of the Cross for Latter-day Saints on 05/26/2016| Leave a Comment »
1 Corinthians 1:18-19; “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
Ensign, ‘The Meaning of the Cross for Latter-day Saints,’ July 2011; “Is the cross important to our faith? The answer is an unequivocal yes! The Redeemer’s suffering on the cross is vitally important to us and is an inseparable part of the Atonement, through which He suffered and died for our sins and thereby provided us with a clear path to salvation and exaltation.” – Gregory A. Schwitzer
The Cross of Christ and My Sin
Posted in Cross, tagged cross of Christ, false gospel of Mormonism, Oswald Chambers, Why Do Mormons Hate the Cross? on 04/27/2016| Leave a Comment »
1 Corinthians 1:18; “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”
Today’s post is based on a page from our websites, and Oswald Chamber’s ‘My Utmost for His Highest’ devotional for April 6, ‘The Collision of God and Sin’.
Before I begin, allow me to start off by stating this one subject (the cross) will bring me to my knees faster than anything I’ve ever known in this world. When I think of the totality of what our sweet Jesus went through, and the depravity of my sinful life, I’m left with nothing but adoration for the God I love so.
I’m not an eloquent enough orator to express my relief in knowing He’d allow me in His presence. The incarnate God who knew no sin, came here to earth specifically to ransom me – the dark girl from Utah.
Pick Up Your Cross
Posted in Cross, tagged bible, cross, crucified, false prophet Joseph Smith, forgiveness, Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, Luke 9:23-25, mormonism on 04/07/2014| Leave a Comment »
Luke 9:23-25; “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”
A couple of weeks ago my pastor spoke on taking risks and what our responsibilities are as members of the church of Jesus Christ. He based his sermon on the passage above and of course I began thinking about the Mormons. For this article I have two objectives to explore and they are;
What did Jesus mean when He said ‘pick up your cross’?
What does this phrase mean for the Mormon?
The Cross; God’s Altar for the Sins of Man
Posted in Cross, The Cross and Mormonism, tagged Calvary, cross, false doctrines of Mormonism, Gethsemane, Jesus' atonement, sacrifice of Christ on 07/29/2013| 1 Comment »
This past week has brought some interesting e-mails from several Mormons and I’ve noticed there was a theme running throughout most of them – the cross. Several of those who’ve taken the time out of their busy days have pointed out they don’t hate it. I thought it was interesting in light of their official doctrinal views to the cross so I wrote an article about it – you can access the PDF here.
Know that we’re praying for the Mormon people. Our hearts cry out for your salvation and the peace only Jesus can give to you through His death on that cross and His glorious resurrection!
With Love in Christ;
Michelle Grim
1 Corinthians 1:18
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