Do businesses have a right to deny services to homosexuals based on religious conviction?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Timothy Berman • 3 Comments

According to Komo News 4 and the Seattle PI, several Republican Lawmakers are introducing a measure to exclude business owners from Anti-Discriminatory lawsuits where their religious beliefs would be protected in denying services or goods to those who identify as homosexuals. This measure is Senate Bill 5927. It is being sponsored by 12 of the … Continue reading »

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As the wicked prosper to their demise

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Typically, when we read about prosperity and blessings, we read about how those who follow the counsel, will and desire of a loving Heavenly Father receive promised riches. Not the kind that we would understand, however those of heavenly riches as well as riches to continue to bless and provide for those who are less … Continue reading »

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The Danger of Blaming Muslims

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Reblogged from Hope's Reason: With the recent bombing at the Boston marathon and the revelation of the identity of those involved as Muslim, there is a danger. I have already seen a number of Christians on social media claim that this shows that all Muslims are terrorists and want to kill Americans. I see this … Continue reading »

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“Early Christian Monotheism” | Larry Hurtados Blog

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Larry Hurtado provides insight and commentary on the New Testament and Early Christianity. His latest article provides some interesting discussions on the nature of Monotheism as it was understood among Ancient Jewish and Christian believers verses Christian believers of today. His article is here: “Early Christian Monotheism” | Larry Hurtados Blog. Hurtado begins the examination that … Continue reading »

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Nehemiah | Week 1 devotional study

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

The first week of the devotional study through the Book of Nehemiah is available for purchase of .99 Each weekly devotional will be available for full download at .99 cents through the Scribd store. Each daily installment is free of charge. Once the thirteen week devotional study is completed, it will be available for purchase … Continue reading »

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My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

“. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death” —Philippians 1:20 My Utmost for His Highest. “. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing … Continue reading »

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Blogging / Devotion / Healing / Inspiration / LDS Living

Morning devotion: A labor of love

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also. – John 4:21 Missionary Work is a work of love and trust, and it has to be done on that basis – Gordon B. Hinkley, Stand a Little Taller The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Missionary … Continue reading »

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Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

According to Aaron Earls article, found here Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective, one cannot escape the flawed statements made. At first, one reads and finds some congruence with what Earls is saying, and the informational statements made by Tal Davis and Ant Greenham, about Mitt Romney … Continue reading »

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“I perceive ye are of weak mind” | Daily Devotion

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

I perceive that ye are weak, that ye cannot understand all my words which I am commanded of the Father to speak unto you at this time. Therefore, go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which I have said, and ask of the Father, in my name, that ye may understand, and … Continue reading »

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Mormonism and the Christianity Police

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 2 Comments

This comes from the patheos blog Peculiar People and the article is titled: Mormonism and the Christianity Police by Taylor Petrey. Petrey begins with the reality that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is continually criticized and the members informed that they are not Christians: If one were to rank the issues about which the Church of … Continue reading »

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Apologetic Feature Article / Mormon Bigotry

MA Responds to Christian Post – Article of faith #1

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Christian Post Reporter, Gabrielle Devenish, has just published a two part article regarding the question “What do Mormons Really Believe?” And the secondary article, “What Do Mormons Believe? Ex-Mormon Speaks Out – Part Two”. In the first article, Devenish opens up with this: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is becoming a hot … Continue reading »

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Fatherhood / Personal Reflections / Priesthood

Devotion: What manner of men ought ye to be?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

When we set our foot on the path of righteousness, when we set our eyes on the Savior and redeemer – Jesus the Christ – and when we comply in fulfilling our priesthood duties, we inevitably strive to become a righteous man. Not a man that meets the standards of the world today, but a … Continue reading »

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Forthcoming features

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

In a previous article, I mentioned that there are going to be some new changes and a redesign for Mormon Apologetic Research Studies. One of those changes is deciding upon a more appropriate and shortened name. One name is Mormon Apologia, however, am also considering The Strait and Narrow as an alternative. This latter would … Continue reading »

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Updating the M.A.R.S Blog

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

The Mormon Apologetic Research Studies blog will be undergoing significant changes. These changes are going to be specific to new directional goals that will be implemented to achieve greater impact and develop a broader audience. The first changes have already occurred, and after the few years M.A.R.S has been in existence, where a more user … Continue reading »

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Mormon critics and criticism: A perception of extreme ideology

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Information cocoon is what Cass R Sunstein, the Felix Frankfurter professor of law at Harvard University, wrote in his column on Bloomberg View[1]. This same article also appeared in the Sunday edition of the Everett Herald, bearing the title: “How disagreeing can bring us together”[2]. Geared more toward political extremist viewpoints on the Conservative … Continue reading »

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Introduction: Survey – Apostasy to Restoration

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaims that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is restored in these latter-days. Critics ask how the Mormon faith can proclaim to be a Restoration since there never was a need of restoring Christianity. Either side of the discussion, the central pillar that must be investigated is whether … Continue reading »

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Mormonism’s Abandoned Race Policy: Context Matters

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

I actually address the heart of the issue of Mormonism, Blacks and the Priesthood in this article here: http://timothyrberman.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/27/13512376-mormonism-and-the-priesthood-ban; as well as here: http://www.examiner.com/article/mormonism-blacks-and-the-melchizedek-priesthood?cid=db_articles Much of the problem with understanding the Priesthood Ban is to actually understand what was the current acceptable social norm of American Society during the formidable years of the Church growth … Continue reading »

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