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About Drew Williams
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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
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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SubjectDate AskedExpert

First Vision5/16/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: As you know, the L.D.S. Church is founded upon the idea that Joseph Smith asked God which of the ...
  A: Good Morning Barbara, (well, it is morning for me) LDS thought has a different take on Matthew ...
LDS dating5/6/2008Hannah
  Q: My name is Kyndra, I am a 17 year old girl about to turn 18 and my Boyfriend and I are haveing ...
  A: I guess my answer would be, "No." I don't know the whole circumstances, but there isn't an exact ...
Mormon questions5/1/2008Romy Brown
  Q: Romy, In reading a recent response you gave to a question and noticed what appear to be many ...
  A: A lack of belief in "sola scriptura" (the Bible alone as a rule and guide for the faith. “Although I ...
Shakespear/King James5/1/2008Drew Williams
  Q: I was reading through your past answers, and you made reference to King James being counseled by ...
  A: I apologize for the delay, having been preoccupied elsewhere. As for your comment regarding my past ...
underage dating4/22/2008Hannah
  Q: So, I'm having a rough time following this rule in general. I'm always trying to make excuses for my ...
  A: Hey there! I think that you should think about what you want from this. Why are you dating him? ...
Ex. 33:204/18/2008Jason
  Q: I know that you believe that Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus face to face. I was just wondering how ...
  A: Jaycee, Thanks for the curiosity! You are right. I do affirm with others of my faith that Joseph ...
bible4/8/2008Romy Brown
  Q: I see you have taken the scriptures out of context and you have twisted the wording to make it work ...
  A: Actually we believe the scriptures literally, and we have a better understanding. We do believe ...
requirement3/28/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: What is required of a Mormon man to marry? Does he need to fully provide for his wife? ANSWER: K, ...
  A: K, I am not sure I understand your query. What do you mean by "I wonder whether my future spouse ...
requirement3/28/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: What is required of a Mormon man to marry? Does he need to fully provide for his wife?
  A: K, In LDS theology, we believe, (and I very strongly believe) that families are eternal. Under this ...
dating3/28/2008Drew Williams
  Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ...
  A: Absolutely. Faith and obedience have no age limit. Moses himself--after leading obediently through ...
dating3/28/2008Drew Williams
  Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ...
  A: What level of "Priesthood" is also not relevant. Prophet, Teacher, Priest--no matter. Holding ...
intimacy3/27/2008Hannah
  Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ...
  A: Intimacy in the Mormon church serves two purposes. One, to bear children, and two to create a ...
dating3/27/2008Drew Williams
  Q: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there ...
  A: Nope--whether you're 16 and full of pimples or 60 and full of pockmarks--"intimacy" is always a ...
dating3/27/2008David Gross
  Q: if an elderly man dates an elderly woman are there any restrictions on dating? we are both past ...
  A: The LDS Church has no official position on dating for mature adults. There are many general ...
On being excommunicated.3/23/2008Hannah
  Q: I'm researching Mormonism for a school project and someone told me that the one of the reasons one ...
  A: Excommunication is simply that you are no longer a member of the church, and that you are no longer ...
On being excommunicated.3/22/2008Hannah
  Q: I'm researching Mormonism for a school project and someone told me that the one of the reasons one ...
  A: There isn't exactly a "list" of things that will get you excommunicated. Excommunication is a ...
mormans3/11/2008Jason
  Q: any information about mormans, and their underware. This is not a joke its for a colege class
  A: Temple Garments: "Like members of many religious faiths, Latter-day Saints wear religious clothing. ...
Questions3/9/2008Drew Williams
  Q: My family history in the church is prominent, my great grandfather is John D. Lee. My family has ...
  A: Again, a bit of a back-and-forth: "Firstly, I really do appreciate your lengthy explanation and ...
Questions3/9/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: My family history in the church is prominent, my great grandfather is John D. Lee. My family has ...
  A: Good Evening Devin, You ask quite a few questions here and I hope to address them all. If I don't, ...
Questions3/9/2008Drew Williams
  Q: My family history in the church is prominent, my great grandfather is John D. Lee. My family has ...
  A: Devin. Let's take a look at these perspectives one at a time . . . "My family history in the ...
John D. Lee3/9/2008Jason
  Q: I am among a long line Mormon generations descending from the very beginning of the church. I am ...
  A: Devin, Thank you for your question. This is of course a difficult and very delicate subject. I ...
Need of understanding3/9/2008Michael Kelley
  Q: I am among a long line Mormon generations descending from the very beginning of the church. I am ...
  A: I will be happy to answer your questions. Please note that I am ex-LDS and belong to the Church of ...
history3/7/2008Romy Brown
  Q: Have you ever heard of Solomon Spalding and his book "Fanciful Tales"? ANSWER: no I haven't, but I ...
  A: You stated: Proverbs 30:5&6 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their ...
angels3/6/2008Jason
  Q: do angels marry? ANSWER: This is a great question. I wish I had more information on what you mean ...
  A: Lisa, I am attempting to share my personal feelings about the truths I have learned from the ...
history3/6/2008Romy Brown
  Q: Have you ever heard of Solomon Spalding and his book "Fanciful Tales"? ANSWER: no I haven't, but I ...
  A: That is not a reliable source of information you gave me about the church. Here are some reliable ...
angels3/5/2008Jason
  Q: do angels marry? ANSWER: This is a great question. I wish I had more information on what you mean ...
  A: Lisa, Thank you for your response. It is always nice to hear the reaction to my thoughts. I do ...
question3/5/2008Drew Williams
  Q: At worked the other day a mormon student said she went to buy a truck and as she got in for a test ...
  A: The oil that you heard about is used for the blessing of the sick and otherwise afflicted. Just as ...
angels3/4/2008Jason
  Q: do angels marry?
  A: This is a great question. I wish I had more information on what you mean by it and/or your current ...
question2/27/2008Cindy Beggs
  Q: How dop i become a member?
  A: I strongly suggest you research any church you are thinking about joining. Personally, I went to the ...
Are Mormons Christians (Again?)2/23/2008Drew Williams
  Q: My question is - are Mormons consideed christians? I listen to Glenn Beck and I know he is ...
  A: First, Yolanda, I mean no ill intent in my subject line, but after 20+ years of explaining this, it ...
cofee,bapstim2/15/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: why coffee tea are bad?
  A: Sarah, Thanks for the question. In the LDS scriptural canon, we are given what is called the Word ...
Mormanism1/30/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: Why is there no archaeological evidence of Joseph Smith's claims? Why did so many of Joseph Smith's ...
  A: Jack, I am attempting to reply to your query but I fear this website does not allow enough space ...
Mormanism1/30/2008Brian Rogers
  Q: Why is there no archaeological evidence of Joseph Smith's claims? Why did so many of Joseph Smith's ...
  A: Jack, First, I want to make sure I understand your question. I assume that you are referring to the ...
Mormons1/28/2008Romy Brown
  Q: Romy Brown.... We were wondering what influences had the mormon religion had on North America? we ...
  A: Well, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints (the Mormons) our usual day ...
Morman beliefs1/23/2008Drew Williams
  Q: I have a question about Mormon beliefs and I am serious and I want you to know I am not bashing this ...
  A: The issue of "Heaven" is slightly more complex than can be answered in a few lines. So I will do my ...
Mormons!1/23/2008Romy Brown
  Q: Romy Brown, Thank you so much! That helped alot! I was researching the Holy Days and it said that ...
  A: Yes Pioneer day we do celebrate on July 24th. That day is a Celebration of the anniversary of ...
mormons1/21/2008Romy Brown
  Q: I am doing a research project on mormons. I have some questions that i was hopeing you could answer ...
  A: We have 13 articles in which state our basic beliefs and if you have any questions about them please ...
Visiting church members in Dominican1/10/2008Jason
  Q: I am taking my family to visit the Dominican in a few short days. I would like them to have a ...
  A: Amazing! My wife and I just got back last Friday from a week-long visit down there. It was a ...
an abbreviation1/7/2008Cindy Beggs
  Q: I came across something with the abbreviation of HC on the LDS website, and found out that it refers ...
  A: The book with 7 volumes, The History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was first ...
truth1/6/2008Drew Williams
  Q: are Mormons Christians as described in the holy scripture.They do proclaim teachings that have no ...
  A: I am not sure whether you are asking a question or wishing to debate a concept here--based on your ...

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