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Recent additions and changes, newest first:

12/19/06 - added

Is the United States a "Christian" Nation?   Some people contend that America was "founded on Christian principles." What then are those principles?   (14 K)

12/9/06 - added

FAQ: "Do the Mormon leaders know that their church is false?"     There is so much evidence showing that Mormon claims are false. Don't the leaders realize it?

11/13/06 - updated

The temple recommend     The newer recommend form has a space for the member's "record number," and validity is for two years rather than one, as it was before. This is the image of a blank recommend.

11/05/06 - added

Questions for Presidential aspirant Mitt Romney     Romney is trying to convince religious leaders that his religious beliefs are like theirs, and thus he should have their support. Those people do not know what they should be asking the governor - here are some suggestions, not only for religious leaders, but for journalists.

8/02/06 - added:

Comments Received, Summer 2006 - E-mail comments on my Mormon materials, received in June and July, 2006 (typical in volume and tone of what I receive year-round)   (25 K)

7/2/06 - added:

101 Reasonable Doubts about Mormonism - Mormon claims should be supported by evidence "beyond a reasonable doubt." Is there a "reasonable doubt"? Yes, not just one, but over a hundred.   (45 K)

4/15/06 - added:

Review of the book by Walter J. Veith The Genesis Conflict: Putting the Pieces Together   - Dr. Veith is a former evolutionist, a scientist who became a "young earth" creationist and biblical inerrantist.   (64 K)

3/28/06 - added:

Jaredite Shipbuilding Technology by Kent Ponder, Ph. D. - a detailed analysis of the account in the Book of Mormon about the Jaredite ships: Does it really make sense?   (23 K)

Prayer - a critique of this essential element of most religions   (19 K)

Traditional Baby Bootees - The pattern for the baby bootees that have been knitted in my family for several generations for our family's newborns.

1/16/06 - added:

FAQ: Are Mormons Christian?   Many Christians insist that Mormons are not Christian.   Is this an accurate assessment?   (14 K)

1/2/06 - added:

Animal Resurrection in the Teachings of Mormon Prophets - compiled by "Deconstructor" with commentary by Richard Packham   (11 K)

12/28/05 - added:

The Articles of Faith - with my commentary   (25 K)

FAQ: "Married to a Mormon Spouse - What can I do?"   (23 K)

- updated:

Book List on Mormonism (eleven books added)

10/28/05 - added:

Spanish translation of the "investigator's tract" To Those Who Are Investigating Mormonism, translated by Jarom Smith.   (92 K)

"Reflections of an Old Apostate":   Text of my address to the conference of the Exmormon Foundation, October 22, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah.   (45 K)

10/15/05 - added:

"Lehi In The Pacific: Powerful New Evidence for the Historicity of the Book of Mormon" by L. Dwayne Samuelson   (13 K)

10/10/05 - added:

To Sourdough Recipes: "Mike's Quick Blender Sourdough Waffles", a recipe developed by my brother Michael, who is becoming an enthusiastic sourdough baker.

My own Recipe for home-made dog biscuits, quick, easy, and cheap.

FAQ: "How can I answer questions about my leaving the Mormon church?":   Questions often asked of new Exmormons by their Mormon friends and relatives, with suggested answers.   (14 K)

10/1/05 - updated:

Growth of Mormonism with quotes from a recent Salt Lake Tribune article debunking the Mormon church's claim to be "the fastest growing religion in the world"   (40 K)

8/03/05 - added:

The Book of Mormon vs Mormonism     Many people assume that by reading the Book of Mormon one can learn about the Mormon religion. But Mormon doctrine is not based on this book, which often ignores or even contradicts what Mormons believe today, as this overview shows.

7/31/05 - added:

The Mormon Church vs The New Testament Church     Mormons claim that the Mormon church is a restoration of the church established by Jesus and his apostles, and cite their similarities as proof. However there are more differences than similarities.     (11K)

7/30/05 - added:

A Visit With A Perfect Mormon Family     A non-Mormon woman reports on her three-week visit with her childhood friend, the mother of a "perfect" Mormon family.    (24K)

7/17/05 - added:

Twelve Step Program For Recovery from Mormonism   An adaptation of the famous Alcoholics Anonymous "Twelve Steps" for use by recovering Mormons; by Matthew P. Barnson and Richard Packham

FMA: "Describe the taste of salt!"   Mormons often assert that their testimony cannot be described, like salt.

6/9/05 - added:

"How can we know when information is from Satan?"   Devout Mormons often reject any criticism of Mormonism by saying that the criticism comes from Satan, who is trying to defeat God's work (Mormonism). Is that a valid argument? How can we tell when the source of information is Satan?    (18K)

3/21/05 - added:

"Unasked Questions About Mormonism"    A few puzzling questions about Mormonism that nobody seems to have asked.

1/28/05 - added:

Text of the January 2005 changes in the secret Mormon temple ceremony
(the article on Mormon Temples and Temple Rituals has also been updated to reflect the changes

1/20/05 - added:

FAQ: "What about faith?"    A response to religionists' arguments that religious faith is no different from our "faith" in science or history     (18K)

12/14/04 - added:

Review of Natalie R. Collins novel Wives and Sisters, set in present-day Utah

My review of the Book of Mormon on the occasion of the publication of a "trade edition" by Doubleday

8/07/04 - available off-site:

An ITALIAN translation.of the "investigator's tract" ("To Those Who Are Investigating Mormonism"), translated by Eduardo Calabrese.

6/17/04 - added:

The Oliver Granger Prophecy   An article by Mormon apologist Stan Barker and my rebuttal.