It may sound like a spell from the Harry Potter movies, but it's just a fancy way of saying "pathological lying". We take a side-step for a moment from discussing the next "principle and ordinance of the gospel" (baptism) to chat a little about how Joe Jr. was a mythomaniac (another word for compulsive liar) and used a combination of the familiar, intriguing, and mysterious to build the foundation of what would later become the Mormon church.
The church is getting ready to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the "first vision" of the founder, Joseph Smith. This presents the question, "Which...
The foundation of most Mormon beliefs and activities is centered on the nation and "blood" of Israel, tying back to the covenant God made...
The concept of "prosperity preaching" is actually a big part of the LDS church's teachings, as evidenced by its heavy inclusion in the Book...