About
Welcome to a new forum for discussing topics of Mormon and Catholic interest. The design of this forum is to give Mormon and Catholic bloggers equal time in describing the beliefs, culture, and practices of their chosen faith as well as offer humble critiques of the corresponding facets of the other faith. This will also be a place to get both perspectives on current events and hot topics being discussed in both the thriving Mormon and Catholic blog communities.
While this site will strive to maintain a balanced overall position in regards to Catholicism and Mormonism, it will be partial to posts and comments that that employ gentle persuasion as opposed to spirited debate. No personal attacks will be allowed and items that draw heavily on boundary maintenance literature may be deleted. Additionally, mockery of beliefs and practices deemed sacred by either faith will be moderated.
A few simple principles will facilitate good dialogue:
1. When summarizing the teachings of the other faith, be gracious when a clarification is offered. On this blog the last word on what their church currently teaches will be given to adherents of that faith.
2. Clearly delineate the transition between stating a belief and analyzing it. Too often the two get confused, leaving correspondents to feel misrepresented.
3. Look for opportunities to employ Dr. Krister Stendahl’s rules for learning about other faiths:
- Ask adherents, not enemies.
- Don’t compare your best with their worst.
- Leave room for Holy Envy.
4. Since this site will present both perspectives on issues, it will be a resource for those seriously considering conversion from one faith to the other. While both religions sometimes stress the dire consequences of leaving the religion, please respect a contributor’s agency. Build up a repoire before offering advice and only do so when it is requested.
Thanks for stopping by. We hope to have more content and an improved format up soon. We also welcome suggestion on what features to add to this blog.
October 5th, 2006 at 5:37 pm
I stumbled on your site through another blog. I really like your approach! We are starting a new forum at http://www.utahreligion.wordpress.com (this is a temporary URL), and would love to collaborate with the founders/participants of this forum, as well.
Please contact me.
April 23rd, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Thank You
August 24th, 2008 at 9:04 am
I Just wanted to say thank you. I was beginning to get discouraged while searching the internet for something harmonious between these two great faiths. You truly are a light amidst the darkness. Thank you.
April 12th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I was writing a missive on the true meaning of Easter when I found your site. I was looking for ideas on how to state the conception of Christ. I being a born again Christian was born a Catholic and found it interesting the you set Catholicism and Mormonism side by side as you did.
I did appreciate both views even though I don’t usually look into Mormonism as a source.
But I am especially interested in why only the two views? And do you assume the two views are related in some way and that is why you chose them?
May God guide you as I know he will for He always guides those who seek the truth. However many who seek the truth look so hard for only what they want that often they miss seeing what they have been given.
April 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Thank you for the work you are doing to help everyone learn about Catholicism and Mormonism. I have been blessed to publish my first book last week titled “Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest” (Cedar Fort). “Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest” is the captivating story of the conversion of my wife and I from Catholicism to Mormonism with comparisons of 40 key doctrines between both religions that drove our life-changing decision. The book delivers a unique journey of how we were able to retain the spiritual roots from our Catholic upbringing, while enriching our lives with a harvest of peace and joy that comes from membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—hence the title of the book. You can learn more about the book at http://www.catholic2lds.com. The book is immediately available on Amazon and other book retailers. God bless you all on whatever spiritual journey you are on towards a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
June 28th, 2009 at 5:45 am
For me I believe that looks can be deceiving, just because someone is nice, and kind and happy and all dosent mean they are like christ. this man drank at weddings, spent his time with lower people and dies on a cross for our sins. i dont see how a church that dosent drink, wear a cross or deny the trinity even come into the same class as the Roman catholic church, i suppose one reason mormons are considered a cult.
Smith was blinded with his lust and copy the catholic church, maybe this is the burning in the bosom, they feel there our spirit inside and it is flaring up against evil
March 15th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Having been born of a Catholic Father and an LDS Mother I found this website very helpful. Through my years of investigation I ended up being baptized into the LDS faith but still hold a deep appreciation and love for the Catholic beliefes which in many ways are not that different. It’s great to see a place where we can come and discuss different topics and learn more about each other in a healthy environment that creates peace instead of contention. It seems that in the past two years leaders from both faiths have put emphasis on creating a positive relationship with each other in a world full of conflict and chaos.
I would like to say thank you to the creators and contributors of this website for providing a peaceful haven where the two religions can coincide, it appears that it has been a success so far.
March 27th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
“On this blog the last word on what their church currently teaches will be given to adherents of that faith.”
Unfortunately, in mormonism, the more controversial tenets of the faith are often hidden from the faithful. A person may be baptized and a member for years without ever hearing mention of mormonism’s most horrendous doctrines.
May 27th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Hi I enjoyed reading your blog. Alot of good info.