Vigilant Minds had another outstanding Potluck to Celebrate the Christmas Season, it was held on December 4th at Don and Dianne's home. Dozens were in attendance, and we enjoyed a large variety of delicious food, and warm joyous fellowship! If you were not able to attend, we are sorry we missed you, and hope you can make it to the next one this summer.

Utah County prosecutors on Tuesday released text messages that were sent between suspected assassin Tyler Robinson and his trans-identifying roommate after influential conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was gunned down in Orem, Utah. At a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray revealed more information on Robinson’s recent shift toward leftist politics while announcing that the suspected assassin is facing seven charges, including aggravated murder....

After a massive manhunt by the FBI, Utah State, and Local Law enforcement a suspect has been arrested for the murder of Charlie Kirk. The suspect Tyler Robinson age 22, was allegedly turned into authorities after confessing his crime to a family member, believed to be his father. His father is apparently a former Law Enforcement Officer in Utah.

“Vigilant Minds” of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a support group for those leaving Mormonism or the Watchtower. We are affiliated with Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel and we also pray for and stand with Israel.

For those still basking in the glow of the General Conference 2020, let's reflect on how President Nelson asked followers of the Church of Latter day saints to prepare for this year's conference.

Study Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price.

But which account? Did you know there are 9 different accounts of the 1st Vision? Written at different times for different audiences.

A summary of 2 Nephi 29 is that the new revelation divinely granted to Joseph Smith confirms Christ intended to confirm the Nephites under the wing of the Jewish blessing and lineage. And John 10:16 and Matthew 15:24 are used in justifying that belief.

John 10:16 – And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

Matthew 15:24 – But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel
So, there must be others included in God’s plan for salvation other than the Jews.

Was a Huge Success!!! Thanks to all who attended and contributed.
We have 3 videos from the conference that you can now watch...

How does that old saying go? Your actions speak louder than words.

There's been a lot of changes in the recognition of the roles of women in the LDS Church, no doubt to the rising influence of the feminist movement in our current day and age. That recognition is a reaction to the culture; just like slavery, admission of black-skinned people to the priesthood, or the LGBTQ community's growing influence in our current culture and subsequent "revelations" in the LDS church.

Do you know how much a Billion is? If you were to receive one dollar every second, you would be a millionaire in 11 days, but you'd be a billionaire in 31 years. And apparently the LDS church has been hoarding cash for a long time.

But being wealthy isn't a sin, being financially prudent and making wise financial decisions is commended in the bible. Think of the parable of the tenants, the servant who didn't do anything with his investment was chastised for not at least making interest on what he was given.

There's quite a bit to unpack here and could probably spend a lot of time on each one of these issues. But don't you think there is a theme of oppression and lies. I'm really not sure it gets more corrupt than this,

Doublespeak: "Doublespeak is language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words. Doublespeak may take the form of euphemisms, in which case it is primarily meant to make the truth sound more palatable. It may also refer to intentional ambiguity in language or to actual inversions of meaning"

Moses gave some very important instructions for civil matters among the Israelites. Especially when investigating the truth, the account by a single person was considered insufficient to accuse anyone of wrongdoing.

On an early morning in 1820, Joseph Smith claims he was visited by the Father and the Son to give the restoration of the true gospel since the truth had been distorted due to the apostasy of the church.

Joseph's personal account of that morning has become one of the major pillars of the LDS church. In this account, he tells the listener how he earnestly yearned to know God and his purpose in his life and how he was greeted by a "pillar of light, the brightness of the sun", how he saw "two personages" and how he was "led in his heart" to tell of the vision.

Can this be true?

The current prophet, President Russel M Nelson, encourages you to find a quiet place and seek the Lord, call out his name and listen, write down what appears in your mind, and then follow through with it.

This seems simple enough to connect with God the Father or His Son; this all seems well and good, who wouldn't want to have some extra help or reassurance with the problems and fears you are facing today? But there are also many who esteem this as a way to communicate with spirit guides, angels or those gone ahead into another realm. This is the very same instruction that is given to people seeking instruction from angels though "Channelling" or automatic writing.

The LDS Church believes that one of its greatest strengths is that it is the only church that does not depend entirely on the Bible for its teachings.

"Had all the Bibles in the world been destroyed, the doctrines and teachings of the Church would have been found to conform to Bible teachings, since they were a received by direct revelation from God." - A Marvelous Work And A Wonder - Ch1, Pg1

That is wishful thinking. Had all the Bibles been destroyed in the world, there would be nothing to expose the "truth" the LDS Church professes. Well, except lack of archeological evidence for the death of the Lamanites and Nephites, the fraudulent translation of the book of Abraham, not to mention the implausible story of Joseph Smith hightailing away from greedy townspeople with a 200 lb golden bible for 3 miles.

From the preface in "A Marvelous Work & Wonder" Le Grand Richards gives pep talk to reader leaving on mission to bring the restored gospel to a world...

Chris gives a great example of how separating yourself from a bias in order to apply logical scientific method can have amazing results. He's come to the conclusion that the information he's been taught all his life as a Mormon is all a lie, when you critically examine the "facts" that the LDS church teaches it's members.

People like Chris have the courage to examine and challenge LDS leadership critically, but unfortunately don't end up taking the next step into finding out that there really is a God out there that loves you. And that the same scientific method can be applied to the Bible, showing you don't need any special relation from a prophet or secret information not publicly available.

The Bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of Gentiles, was not fully revealed until after Christ's death.

Eph. 3:3-7 Paul writes "by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: whereof I was made a minister ...... (See also Col. 1:26; 1 Peter 1: 1-12; Romans 16:25-26)

This is such a great example of how you can be firm in your faith and lovingly point out the error in someone else's believes. Done with a heart for the lost in love. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

I hope to break down this video with the points and references he used to converse with this LDS member in the very near future, stay tuned.

This is an extremely shocking video of how the LDS Church encourages members to contact church authorities and a hotline – not the police
The LDS church takes in 10 billion a year in tithing and has their own paedophile hot line that goes directly to LDS lawyers.