Category Archives: Viewpoint on Mormonism

Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 7



This week Bill and Eric conclude the two-week series taking a closer look at Dr. Michael D. Coe’s view of Book of Mormon archaeology. What did Coe, an expert in Mayan studies, think about the possibility the Book of Mormon is a real book describing real people, real places and real events? Answer: Impossible.


Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 6



This week Bill and Eric conclude the two-week series taking a closer look at Dr. Michael D. Coe’s view of Book of Mormon archaeology. What did Coe, an expert in Mayan studies, think about the possibility the Book of Mormon is a real book describing real people, real places and real events? Answer: Impossible.


Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 5



In the first of a 2-week new series, archaeologist Michael Coe’s 1973 article on problems with the Book of Mormon archaeology is discussed by Bill and Eric. This was a Mayan expert and someone who took the time to look deeper into Mormon archaeology. Is this “science” all smoke and mirrors? Or do Mormons have good reason to believe that the Book of Mormon ought to be believed based on the evidence in the ground.


Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 4



In the first of a 2-week new series, archaeologist Michael Coe’s 1973 article on problems with the Book of Mormon archaeology is discussed by Bill and Eric. This was a Mayan expert and someone who took the time to look deeper into Mormon archaeology. Is this “science” all smoke and mirrors? Or do Mormons have good reason to believe that the Book of Mormon ought to be believed based on the evidence in the ground.


Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 3



In the first of a 2-week new series, archaeologist Michael Coe’s 1973 article on problems with the Book of Mormon archaeology is discussed by Bill and Eric. This was a Mayan expert and someone who took the time to look deeper into Mormon archaeology. Is this “science” all smoke and mirrors? Or do Mormons have good reason to believe that the Book of Mormon ought to be believed based on the evidence in the ground.


Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 2



In the first of a 2-week new series, archaeologist Michael Coe’s 1973 article on problems with the Book of Mormon archaeology is discussed by Bill and Eric. This was a Mayan expert and someone who took the time to look deeper into Mormon archaeology. Is this “science” all smoke and mirrors? Or do Mormons have good reason to believe that the Book of Mormon ought to be believed based on the evidence in the ground.


Michael Coe Book of Mormon Archaeology Part 1



In the first of a 2-week new series, archaeologist Michael Coe’s 1973 article on problems with the Book of Mormon archaeology is discussed by Bill and Eric. This was a Mayan expert and someone who took the time to look deeper into Mormon archaeology. Is this “science” all smoke and mirrors? Or do Mormons have good reason to believe that the Book of Mormon ought to be believed based on the evidence in the ground.


Can Joseph Smith be found in the Bible? Part 5



Some Latter-day Saints point to specific passages as prophesying the future coming of Joseph Smith. This week Bill and Eric take a look at tenth President Joseph Fielding Smith’s teaching on this topic and explain if such a belief could be true.


Can Joseph Smith be found in the Bible? Part 4



Some Latter-day Saints point to specific passages as prophesying the future coming of Joseph Smith. This week Bill and Eric take a look at tenth President Joseph Fielding Smith’s teaching on this topic and explain if such a belief could be true.


Can Joseph Smith be found in the Bible? Part 3



Some Latter-day Saints point to specific passages as prophesying the future coming of Joseph Smith. This week Bill and Eric take a look at tenth President Joseph Fielding Smith’s teaching on this topic and explain if such a belief could be true.


Can Joseph Smith be found in the Bible? Part 2



Some Latter-day Saints point to specific passages as prophesying the future coming of Joseph Smith. This week Bill and Eric take a look at tenth President Joseph Fielding Smith’s teaching on this topic and explain if such a belief could be true.


Can Joseph Smith be found in the Bible Part 1



Some Latter-day Saints point to specific passages as prophesying the future coming of Joseph Smith. This week Bill and Eric take a look at tenth President Joseph Fielding Smith’s teaching on this topic and explain if such a belief could be true.


A Blurry Bible



Has the Bible blurred our vision? In this repeat broadcast, Bill and Eric talk about an article published in  June 2016 in the Ensign magazine that makes the Bible look like the “bad eye” compared to the “good eye” of the Book of Mormon. How should we take this?


Being Perfect Eventually Part 5



Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland gave a talk in General Conference in October 2017 that discussed how perfection can be attained eventually. What did he say? What did he say between the lines? Bill and Eric discuss this talk and give an Evangelical Christian perspective. A class series! For more on the topic, check out the article “To Be or Not to Be? That is the Question” found at https://www.mrm.org/perfectionism


Becoming Perfect Eventually Part 5



In the October 2017 General Conference, Jeffrey Holland–now the President of the Quroum of the Twelve–gave a talk titled “Be Ye Therefore Perfect–Evenentually.” Many Latter-day Saints cite this talk to show that perfection is not required now. Is this what Mr. Holland was saying? Bill and Eric take a closer look.


Being Perfect Eventually Part 4



Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland gave a talk in General Conference in October 2017 that discussed how perfection can be attained eventually. What did he say? What did he say between the lines? Bill and Eric discuss this talk and give an Evangelical Christian perspective. A class series! For more on the topic, check out the article “To Be or Not to Be? That is the Question” found at https://www.mrm.org/perfectionism