Product Description : The Theological Foundations of the Mormon Religion (Signature Mormon Classics) A Philosopher Sterling M McMurrin 191496 appreciated the similarities between Mormonism and Hellenistic Christianity For instance Church Fathers of the fifth century admired Plato who taught that there is one God coexistent with such eternal entities as Justice and Loveto which Joseph Smith added Priesthood and Church Where Augustine modified Plato Mormonism would tend to side with his critic the Stoicleaning Pelagius In this broad context what is Mormonisms contribution to the overall pursuit of lifes fundamental ontological questions Herein lies McMurrins intentan invitation to join him on a wideranging search for purpose He finds his churchs synthesis of heresy and orthodoxy to be refreshing and impressive in this light in its treatment of evil sin and free will Belief in a personal God may run counter to traditional faith but it is nonetheless emotionally satisfying and accessible to the human imagination ( it is an used product)