Description

"If you're confused about Mormonism, you're not alone. More and more, the religion of the Latter-day Saints has changed so that it seems to resemble mainstream Christianity—and this leads to misunderstanding and conflict when you interact with Mormon friends, neighbors, and co-workers.

"Richard Abanes's thorough yet accessible approach helps you understand not only what today's Mormons believe, but also how they think about and defend their faith. The award-winning journalist offers the results of his research into many key teachings and beliefs, such as—

• who God is, who Jesus is, and how human beings can progress to godhood
• why Joseph Smith and his visions have a central place in the hearts of Mormons
• what role the Book of Mormon and other authoritative writings play in LDS beliefs
• how Mormons deal with evangelicals' criticism of their faith
• how you can effectively talk to 21st-century Mormons about their religion

"Inside Today's Mormonism shows you how to weigh this religion's ever-changing claims, as well as how you can graciously live out God's love in your interactions with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." (From back cover.)

Table of Contents

"Can't We All Just Get Along?"

Chapter

1. God's Latter-day Prophet
2. And It Came to Pass
3. Thus Saith Joseph
4. One God Versus Many Gods
5. Heavenly Father Is a Man
6. Siblings from Eternity Past
7. After All We Can Do
8. Ye Are Gods
9. More Than One Wife
10. The "Christian" Question

• Appendix A: More on Polygamy
• Appendix B: Mormon Questions
• Appendix C: The Biblical Trinity
• Appendix D: "Why I Am a Mormon" by Daniel C. Peterson