I am opening this question up for discussion for both of our faiths. It would be interesting to see if there is any commonality of thought here. My initial contribution will be to quote Mormon scholar Daniel Peterson analyzing if a repented Book of Mormon apostate, Alma, could claim to have the priesthood by virtue of an ordination of another apostate. Dr. Peterson curiously cites Catholic thought to bolster his argument! Read the rest of this entry »

I thought it would be interesting to blog about this book and the reviews it has gotten so. The book came out last year and has since received three reviews. One is at my personal blog, another by Times and Season’s Julie M. Smith last December, and a somewhat negative review I recently found is at a new publication called Countercult Apologetics Journal. Perhaps I can help further the conversation by offering some constructive criticism in turn. Read the rest of this entry »

[ed. note: I am moving this question here along with John in MN's thoughtful response for increased visibility.]

Mercedes writes:

Hello!

I am an active catholic. I was raised in a catholic school and I am now dating a Mormon guy.

We want to get married and I have made it very clear that I will not convert and that we will have to find a way to live with the differences our religions have.

I am mostly worried about us having children, because I want to raise them as catholic, so if anyone has any life experience to share with me I will be very glad to hear it. Read the rest of this entry »