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Criticism of Mormonism/Books/Becoming Gods/Preface
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| A FAIR Analysis of: Becoming Gods: A Closer Look at 21st-Century Mormonism A work by author: Richard Abanes
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Chapter 1 |
Claims made in Preface: "Can't We All Just Get Along?"
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Claim
Mormons exist in "two distinct groups:" Chapel Mormons and Internet Mormons.
Author's source(s)
- Jason Gallentine, "Internet Mormonism vs. Chapel Mormonism"
Response
15
Claim
The Journal of Discourses was viewed on par with the Standard Works by early Church members.
Author's source(s)
- No source provided.
Response
16
Claim
"Gospel Principles" is published by the Church, but contains a disclaimer that states that it is not an official publication of the Church.
Author's source(s)
- Gospel Principles
Response
- We cannot find the disclaimer mentioned by the author about Gospel Principles not being an official publication. Please contact FairMormon if you have a source.
- Official Church publications
17, 331n35
Claim
Mormons "focus on a minor issue while dismissing the broader point that is being made by a critic of the church."
Author's source(s)
- The author uses as an example in the endnotes the alleged LDS belief in "Celestial Sex."
Response