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Church of Jesus Christ Sues John Dehlin, Host of "Mormon Stories"
After five months of private negotiation and failed mediation, the Church took its trademark and copyright dispute with one of the largest ex-member platforms in the space to federal court.
Shock vs Nuance: A CES Letter Summary
The CES Letter is a widely-circulated document raising concerns about Mormon history and doctrine, but critics argue its power comes from emotional rhetoric and cumulative impact rather than scholarly engagement with complex historical questions.
Do Mormons Believe in the "Curse of Cain"?
While some early Mormon leaders cited the Curse of Cain to explain priesthood restrictions on Black men, the Church has never established this as official doctrine and explicitly disavows it today.
Who Was Emma Smith? A Founding Figure of Mormonism's Story
Emma Smith stands as a pivotal yet complex figure in early Latter-day Saint history, whose resilience, leadership, and compassionate service shaped the foundation of the Church despite enduring persecution, grief, and profound personal conflict.
What the CES Letter Gets Right and Wrong
A balanced examination of Jeremy Runnells' 2013 CES Letter reveals both legitimate concerns and significant inaccuracies about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How Many Wives Did Brigham Young Have?
Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, exemplifies the practice of plural marriage within 19th-century LDS society.
The CES Letter PDF: Why Sources Matter
An examination of how the widely-circulated CES Letter demonstrates the importance of rigorous sourcing practices in religious research.
The Mormon CES Letter is Low-Hanging Fruit—Here's Why
While the CES Letter is widely shared online as a critique of the LDS Church, the article argues it employs selective sources, outdated arguments, and rhetorical tactics that fall short of honest, scholarly engagement.
Mormons and Polygamy Explained
Understand how plural marriage emerged in early Mormonism, was practiced publicly in Utah, and was eventually discontinued by the Church over a century ago.
The CES Letter: Honest Inquiry or Harmful Rhetoric?
Jeremy Runnells claims the CES Letter is an honest inquiry into faith doubts, but documented evidence reveals a carefully crafted rhetorical strategy designed to persuade others to leave the Church.
5 Interesting Facts About the New Mormon Prophet, Dallin H. Oaks
A federal judge, BYU president, and descendant of a Book of Mormon witness—here's what you should know about the Church's 18th president.
Do Black Mormons Have Equal Status in the Church?
The history of Black members in the Church is one of faith, perseverance, and progress toward full and equal inclusion.