Exploring Mormon Thought

We examine different theories of atonement and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. We concentrate on the Penal Substitution theory as that is closest to what most Mormons have been taught. We go over five problems with that theory that make it untenable. Topics Discussed: • Theories of Atonement • The Ransom Theory • The Satisfaction Theory • The Moral Influence Theory • The Governmental Theory • The Penal Substitution Theory • 5 objections to the Penal Substitution Theory