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Blacks and Mormonism: What Black Leaders in the Church Say
Black leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ share powerful testimonies of faith, inclusion, and healing despite the Church's complex history with racism.
How Many Wives Did Joseph Smith Have? Here's What We Know
Early historical records show Joseph Smith had at least 27 documented plural wives, though the exact number remains unclear due to the secrecy surrounding the practice during his lifetime.
Is the CES Letter PDF Worth Reading?
Whether the CES Letter is worth reading depends on your intentions, preparation, and approach to seeking balanced truth.
So You Read the Mormon CES Letter. What Now?
Anyone encountering the CES Letter's criticisms should first examine the source's bias and historical context before drawing conclusions.
Examining LDS Response to CES Letter
How faithful Latter-day Saints and Church scholars have addressed one of the most widely circulated critiques of Mormon foundational claims.
The CES Letter LDS: Why No Official Response from the Church?
Despite widespread influence in the ex-member community, the Church has chosen not to issue a direct, formal response to the 130-page document.
Who Wrote the CES Letter and Why
Jeremy Runnells wrote the CES Letter in 2013 during a faith crisis, initially to address concerns with a Church Education System director, before it became a widely circulated public critique.
The CES Letter Summary and What Mormons Have to Say
A decade-old compilation of Church criticisms has prompted both exits and deeper study among Latter-day Saints.
CES Letter Debunking: What Mormons Think
Many Latter-day Saints believe that faith and questions coexist, and that truth withstands scrutiny — but they seek answers through personal revelation rather than debate.
What the Mormon CES Letter Says About Brigham Young
Brigham Young's controversial teachings, including the priesthood ban, Adam-God theory, and blood atonement, challenged many—but Latter-day Saints believe prophets are human and fallible.
The CES Letter and the Book of Abraham
Critics of the Church have pointed to the Book of Abraham's translation history as evidence against its authenticity, but scholars offer alternative explanations for the discrepancies.
Does the CES Letter Mormon Prove Joseph Smith Was a Fraud?
A look at the CES Letter's major claims about Joseph Smith through the lens of historical context and reasoned faith.