Modern Mormonism: Myths and Realities

Authors

James T. Summerhays
Robert L. Millet

Keywords

Mormon studies, book notice, Mormon myths

Abstract

Robert L. Millet, professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, has added to his several books designed to encourage interfaith dialogue between Latter-day Saints and fellow Christians. Considering the current presidential campaign and growing media attention directed at Latter-day Saints, Modern Mormonism could not have been published in a more timely manner.

Millet tackles those doctrinal points that have become sticking points between Mormons and traditional Christians, working to overcome those various doctrinal misconceptions that have unnecessarily divided them. Such misunderstandings (which are clarified in the book) include: Mormons allegedly believe that God has a finite body, therefore God's power is limited; Mormons are not Christians because they believe Jesus is subordinate to the Father and hence Christ is not fully God; Mormons believe they have the truth, so they maintain an institutional disdain for other churches; because Mormons do not use the cross as a symbol, they do not understand or believe in its significance; and Mormons supposedly believe in a salvation through works and therefore do not believe in any sort of present-day salvation.

Recommended Citation

Summerhays, James T. and Millet, Robert L. (2012) "Modern Mormonism: Myths and Realities," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 51: Iss. 1, Article 14.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol51/iss1/14