Pints With Aquinas Why Mormonism Denies God's Existence (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 567
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Feb 23, 2026 
Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist known for debating Mormon theology, joins to unpack LDS doctrinal quirks and why some theological claims clash with classical theism. He explains contested teachings like Adam‑God and rejection of creatio ex nihilo. They also tackle the toxicity of online apologetics, practical dating tips, and strategies to break phone addiction.
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Why Mormon Theology Is Philosophically Atheistic
- Joe Heschmeyer argues Mormonism is philosophically atheistic because it denies an uncreated creator and endorses creation from pre-existing matter.
- He contrasts the Thomistic necessary-being God (essence=existence) with Mormon demiurge-like gods and preexistent intelligences.
Brigham Young's Adam God Teaching And Its Retraction
- Joe recounts Brigham Young's Adam‑God teaching: Young declared Adam was the God to be worshiped, a doctrine later repudiated by LDS leaders.
- He cites Journal of Discourses and temple reports showing the teaching was publicly proclaimed in the tabernacle.
Test Prophets By Their Predictive Claims
- In discussions about alleged prophetic errors, press for concrete failed predictions since false prophecy (predictions that don't come true) is a traditional test of a false prophet.
- Use explicit, dated prophecies rather than vague conditional statements to evaluate claims.
