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A Summary of Joseph Smith and Polygamy
Joseph Smith's practice of plural marriage shaped the early LDS Church and remains a point of historical debate and controversy.
By Todd Noall
LDS Charitable Programs: Humanitarian Aid and Welfare
The LDS Church's humanitarian aid and welfare services reflect its commitment to following Jesus Christ's teachings of service, charity, and self-reliance.
By Todd Noall
Misconceptions About Garments
Explore common misconceptions about LDS temple garments and understand their true religious significance to members of the Church.
By Todd Noall
What Was the Seer Stone Made of?
The brown seer stone Joseph Smith used in treasure-seeking and later religious work is likely made of iron banded jasper.
By Todd Noall
Joseph Smith's Youngest Wife
Helen Mar Kimball Whitney's marriage to Joseph Smith at age 14 remains one of the most controversial aspects of early Mormon history.
By Todd Noall
Are there Seer Stones in the Bible
The Bible describes several divine methods for seeking God's guidance, from sacred lots to prophetic visions—practices that early Mormon leaders believed they continued.
By Todd Noall
Are Mormons Christian? A Sola Scriptura Examination
The Protestant doctrine of sola scriptura—Scripture alone—creates a fundamental theological divide between Protestants and Latter-day Saints regarding Christian identity.
By Todd Noall
Understanding the CES Letter
The CES Letter is an influential 90-page document by Jeremy Runnells detailing concerns and questions about LDS Church history, doctrine, and practices.
By Todd Noall
Do Mormons Believe in the Trinity?
Latter-day Saints believe in the Godhead—three distinct beings unified in purpose—rather than the traditional Christian Trinity.
By Todd Noall
Washing and Anointing
Biblical washing and anointing carry deep spiritual meanings of purification and consecration, practices that continue today in various religious traditions including the LDS faith.
By Todd Noall
Why do Mormons wear Garments?
Temple garments are sacred religious clothing worn by Latter-day Saints, serving as a daily reminder of covenants made with God.
By Todd Noall
A History of Tithing
Joseph Smith established tithing as a divine law in 1838 to sustain the Church during financial hardship, transforming it into a foundational practice that remains central to Latter-day Saint faith and community.
By Todd Noall