Ep. 93: Dubunking the Mormon Godhead

Was the Trinity Stolen from Greek Philosophy? Responding to LDS Claims About Creeds and Hellenism Bill Young, a former Mormon, argues that LDS claims that the Trinity is a later, Greek-philosophical corruption are asserted but not substantiated, and he proposes three rules: parallels aren’t proof, vocabulary isn’t origin, and influence isn’t invention. He defines Hellenism, Platonism, Neoplatonism, Gnosticism, materialism, and the demiurge, contending that Christians used Greek language to clarify and defend biblical teaching rather than invent it, noting timing problems with attributing the Trinity to Neoplatonism. He contrasts creeds as “guardrails” against heresies like Arianism with Mormonism’s evolving Godhead and doctrines such as embodied deity, spirit as matter, exaltation, and a creation-from-preexisting-materials model, claiming these have their own philosophical parallels. He cites multiple biblical passages to support the Trinity and urges LDS viewers to accept biblical authority and the triune God for salvation. 00:00 Trinity Stolen Claim 02:12 LDS Accusations Reviewed 06:16 Three Inquiry Rules 08:24 Hellenism Defined 10:41 Mormonism Cultural Parallels 12:45 Platonism and Trinity 14:37 Neoplatonism Timing 17:10 Gnosticism Comparisons 19:35 Materialism and Demiurge 24:28 What Greek Influence Proves 27:22 Biblical Case for Trinity 30:25 Development Not Invention 34:35 Words Versus Doctrine 36:45 Final Challenge and Warning CONTACT: [email protected] WEBSITE: https://www.TruthToMormons.com RECOMMENDED BOOKS DISCLAIMER: Truth To Mormons is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views on this podcast are those of Truth To Mormons Ministry and do not necessarily represent the official positions of other featured content. This podcast, is under the Fair Use provisions found in Section 107 of the Copyright Act. Featured content, including thumbnails, are used for purposes of criticism, comment, and teaching. All rights and credits go directly to the rightful owners. No copyright infringements intended. #LDS "LDSChurch #Mormon #Mormonism #exMo #exMormon #religion #LDSBeliefs #Testimony #MormonChurch #Christian #Bible #Polygamy #TruthToMormons