Cultish Part 3: Hermetic Mormonism with Skyler Hamilton
Jun 11, 2025
Skyler Hamilton, host of Distinctive Christianity, shares his fascinating journey from Mormonism to Christianity. He dives into the intriguing world of Hermetic Mormonism, revealing how esoteric traditions merge with Latter-day Saint beliefs. Skyler discusses the complexities of atonement, the challenges of defining core doctrines, and the implications of divine authority within Mormon thought. He also critiques interpretations of sin and examines the struggle for truth in faith, offering a compelling look at spiritual progression and identity.
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Confused Mormon Epistemology
- Mormon epistemology is marked by confusion and uncertainty due to autonomy and relativism.
- Followers pick and choose doctrines often leading to contradictory beliefs and weaponized ambiguity.
Gethsemane Focused Atonement
- LDS theology uniquely emphasizes the atonement happened primarily in Gethsemane, not the cross.
- The blood is viewed as the fallen aspect that Jesus shed in Gethsemane for exaltation, contrasting orthodox Christianity.
Mormonism's Eternal Matter Belief
- Mormonism rejects creation ex nihilo and promotes an eternal matter concept where intelligences evolve into gods over time.
- God's power comes from organizing and manipulating eternal matter and intelligences rather than creating them.
