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Expert Profile: Cindy Beggs

Expertise:  Although I am not a member of the LDS Church, I can answer most of your general questions re: the LDS faith. Please no LDS bashing. I have a love for the Church's history.

Experience in the area
Although I am not a member of the LDS faith, I have been facinated with the Church's history for over 30 years.

Organizations
Mount St. Mary's Alumni

Publications
Master's Thesis in Mount St. Mary's Library in Los Angeles, CA.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. Minors: Religious Studies and psychology. Master's degree in the Humanities/Cultural Studies.

Awards and Honors
Magna Cum Laude

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What do you like about this subject?  The LDS faith is a facinating religion to explore.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I hope to receive a doctorate degree and write my dissertation on an LDS topic.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Many LDS people do not ever visit the temple. During an LDS wedding in the temple, non-members of the LDS faith are not allowed to be in the temple.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Celestial Kingdom. The temple. Becoming a god.
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that was great advise i realy apreciate your help very informative
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Recent Answers from Cindy Beggs
2008-12-07  Why do some Christians accuse LDS of being polytheistic? It is my belief that those in the Christian church sometimes point the finger when it is pointing back at them. To answer your questions - yes, Judaism wasn't stricktly monotheistic. Here are a few websites...
2008-02-27  question Hello William. I strongly suggest you research any church you are thinking about joining. Personally, I went to the library when I was 16 years of age and read about any/all religions I was interested...
2008-01-07  an abbreviation Hello Julie, thanks for your question. The book with 7 volumes, The History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was first published in 1902. Here is a website that has the entire set (seven...
2008-01-01  Temple visits and polytheism Great question Hannah. I believe that the LDS membership teaches henotheism. Joseph Smith wrote, "In the beginning, the head of the gods called a council of the gods; and they came together and concocted...
2007-12-23  Open discussion in church...heaven forbid! Hello. Thank-you for your question and comments. My Master's thesis consists of scholarly works regarding the LDS Church and their ideas towards free speech within their own Church. You are quite right...
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