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Guide Home > Comparative Religion
Additional TopicsThe following are additional topic areas related to Comparative Religion. If there is a bracket number after the topic, that number indicates how many actual articles there are related to that subject. If the link for the topic is not live, it simply means the topic is a 'planned area' for future growth.
FAIR ResourcesThese links are either to Web pages hosted on the FAIR Website, or to FAIR Papers. FAIR Papers are short articles about specific topics or questions, written by members of FAIR. These articles can be downloaded and read in PDF format and are intended to be distributed by e-mail or print for the general use of our patrons. (To read FAIR Papers you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. It can be downloaded free from the Adobe Web site.) Click on a title below to visit a FAIR Web page or to read the latest version of a FAIR Paper. "Attitude to non-members," FAIR Wiki (City Unknown: FAIR) This FAIR Wiki article addresses the anti-LDS charge that LDS members are taught to look down upon or reject those who are not of their faith. "Dan Brown's next book and Mormonism," FAIR Wiki (City Unknown: FAIR) This FAIR Wiki article addresses the speculations regarding Dan Brown's (author of The Divinci Code) book-in-progress regarding Mormons and masonry. "What Is "The Body of Christ," or Christ’s Universal Church?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR) Many Christians misunderstand what is meant by "the body of Christ," when it refers to a church. Michael R. Ash, "Does Mormonism Attack Christianity?," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, 20 November 2002) Some anti-Mormons believe that the work they do is in response to a "first attack" on traditional Christianity by Joseph Smith. This FAIR Paper examines the evidence for such a belief. Steven J. Danderson, "The Impact of LDS Temples on Local Property Values," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, February 2003) This FAIR Paper examines whether the presence of an LDS temple in a community lowers surrounding residential property values. Scott Gordon, "Survey Says! A Survey of Clergy Opinion on Mormonism," (2000 FAIR Conference) Cooper Johnson, Breaking the Rules: Critics of the LDS Faith. Krister Stendahl, Lutheran Bishop of Stockholm, offered three rules we should all use when engaging in comparative religion. Johnson shows that most critics are far less charitble then Stendahl and they would do well to follow his suggested rules. Cooper Johnson, "Mormon Missionaries, the Vatican, and Respect," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, December 2002) Does the LDS Church encourage disrespectful behavior by its missionaries at sacred sites of other religions? John A. Tvedtnes, "Baptism for the Dead: The Coptic Rationale," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR, March 2003) This study was presented by John A. Tvedtnes at an international non-LDS scholarly conference in 1983, where it was warmly received. Encyclopedia of MormonismThe resources listed below are articles available in the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site. Spencer J. Palmer and Arnold H. Green, "World Religions (Non-Christian) and Mormonism," Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow (New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1992), 1588-1595 Ensign ArticlesThese articles cited below provide information on the topic of this page. The Ensign is one of the official publications of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When you click on one of the article links below, you are whisked to the article found in the archives of the Church's Web site. Lavina Fielding Anderson, "A Respectful Meeting of the Minds," Ensign, June 1978, 70. Report on an interfaith dialogue organized by the BYU Religious Studies Center. Marvin J. Ashton, "No Time for Contention," Ensign, May 1978, 7. Advice on how to conduct ourselves when faced with criticism toward the Church. M. Russell Ballard, "Doctrine of Inclusion," Ensign, November 2001, 35. William E. Berrett, "Can healings be real if they are not performed by the priesthood?," Ensign, October 1979, 29. R. Lanier Britsch, "What is the relationship of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the non-Christian religions of the world?," Ensign, January 1988. Carlfred B. Broderick, "The Brothers of Jesus: Loving the Unbelieving Relative," Ensign, March 1987, 50. F. Enzio Busche, "Do We All Believe in the Same God?," Ensign, May 1980, 27. A warning against trying too hard to equate our religion with that of others. Alan Cherry, "I have some friends and relatives who have had negative experiences with Church members. How can I encourage them to learn about the gospel in spite of those experiences?," Ensign, February 1991. Steve F. Gilliland, "What is an appropriate way to respond to unfriendly questions about the Church?," Ensign, September 1986, 58. Gerald E. Jones, "Respect for Other People's Beliefs," Ensign, October 1977, 69. George Lyman, "Since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true church, what will happen to good people of other faiths?," Ensign, June 1988, 57. LeGrand Richards, "Strange Creeds of Christendom," Ensign, January 1973, 109. Gilbert W. Scharffs, "Some people say it is best to leave alone materials that claim to 'expose' the Church and its teachings. What counsel has been given on this? How do we respond when a friend comes to us with questions found in such materials?," Ensign, January 1995. Robert E. Wells, "Observing the Word of Wisdom--Politely," Ensign, August 1983, 21. Dealing with the problem of protocol when entertaining and being entertained by those with standards different from our own. Other ResourcesThe resources listed below are related items available on the Web that should be of interest. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site. Stephen R. Gibson, "No Salvation Outside the LDS Church?," One-Minute Answers to Anti-Mormon Questions (Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers) Does Mormonism really teach that there is no salvation outside the LDS Church? Robert L. Millet, "What We Believe," BYU Speeches (3 February 1998) Robert Millet examines some of the uniquely LDS beliefs that seem to cause concern among other Christians. (PDF files; also available in MP3 from the "Multimedia" section of the Topical Guide.) Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "New Religious Movements," (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine.com) Daniel C. Peterson and William J. Hamblin, "Respecting the Faith of Others," (City Unknown: MeridianMagazine.com) How could any intelligent person believe that? Many do. It's time for some genuine understanding. W. John Walsh, Robert L. Millett and Joseph Fielding McConkie; Do Latter-day Saints Believe That They Are the Only Christians?. A compliation of articles by six authors all dealing with the concerns of other Christians that LDS believe Mormonism is the only true Christian church. W. John Walsh and Joseph Fielding McConkie, Why Does Mormonism Arouse Such Animosity Among So Many?. These two articles address the fact that some people are very hostile to Mormonism.
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