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Expert Profile: Drew Williams

Expertise:  Are Mormons "Christians?" What is the truth about Mormons and drinking coffee, coke and alcohol? Why don`t Mormons watch "R" rated movies? Are there still Mormons who practice plural marriage? Why are Mormons married in a "Temple" and why are only a few people allowed to attend? What's the difference between a "Mormon" and a "Latter-day Saint?"

Experience in the area
I am the author of the book: "Complete Idiot's Guide to Mormonism" (Penguin), which has now been read by more than 10,000 people. I have spoken on topics pertaining to the history of Christianity and Mormonism around the world, and have taught Mormon doctrine for more than 20 years, and am a former Methodist (practicing Baptist), convert to the Mormon Church. Without sounding "preachy," I can help clarify points of concern regarding Mormons as Christians, and can help others understand principles of belief behind the Mormon Church--as well as speak somewhat concerning the context of the New Testament (and the Book of Isaiah).

Organizations
LDS Church

Publications
New Era, The Friend, Wall Street Journal, Computer World, Internet Week, others.

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What do you like about this subject?  As a "convert" member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have the unique opportunity to look at the Church's doctrine and history from a former outsider's point of view. This could be useful to those who are not in the church, but might be interested--at any level.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  My goal is to help demystify the ambivalence many people have toward the LDS Faith, its context and place in Christianity.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  The LDS Church IS a Christian faith. Its principles are defined by Jesus Christ's teachings and life, and He stands at the head of our church. We do not worship Joesph Smith or Brigham Young. They were early church leaders. God is our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, is the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Mormons DO NOT practice polygamy, and haven't for almost a century. There are people scattered around the mountains in the Utah/Idaho/New Mexico/Arizona regions that choose to interpret their own "feelings" as being justified in plural marriage. However THEY ARE NOT MORMONS.
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User Comments
Thanks for all your help.
(Lucy on 01/14/09)
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Recent Answers from Drew Williams
2008-12-22  Crucifixion of Christ Hi Adam. Great question. You have to go back a bit further into history and remember that Jesus (born with the Jewish name of "Yeshua" or "Joshua"--Jesus was the Roman translation), was seen by most...
2008-08-26  God command of killing Sorry I didn't get back to you. Divine principals do not match mortal values. We cherish life--as humanists, "Mortal" life. As Christians, we cherish both "Mortal" and "Eternal" life. But to God...
2008-08-25  God command of killing The incident with Saul is no different than that of Abraham and Isaac. It was a matter of great obedience--to prove Saul's worthiness as being both head of the kingdom of God and, well--head of the...
2008-08-25  Competition You have to look at it as a "friendly rivalry" in most cases--like a football game between two colleges. Two groupd of young men, physically fit, pushing themselves to their individual limits while contributing...
2008-08-24  Competition Henry, great question. Please allow me to share a passage of scripture with you from the New Testament book of Matthew (chapter 25): 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far...
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