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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.
By Todd Noall
Why Did Joseph Smith Have Multiple Wives?
Joseph Smith's practice of plural marriage was a complex religious practice grounded in beliefs about restoring biblical principles and enabling eternal family blessings.
By Todd Noall
Is the Church Targeting Ex-Mormons Over the Term "Mormon"?
A recent Salt Lake Tribune article has renewed debate about whether the Church is attempting to pressure critics like John Dehlin to rebrand.
By Todd Noall
What the Mormon Sacred Garment Reveals About Latter-day Saints
Discover what the Mormon sacred garment reveals about Latter-day Saint values of biblical heritage, personal spirituality, and lived faith in everyday life.
By Todd Noall
"Magic Underwear" Explained By Mormons
Temple garments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sacred religious clothing symbolizing covenant commitments with God, not the magical or mysterious items popular culture suggests.
By Todd Noall
3 Latter-day Saints Who Break the Mold
Three celebrated figures show how members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints navigate faith and creativity in mainstream culture.
By Todd Noall
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.
By Todd Noall
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CES Letter is widely shared online as a critique of the LDS Church, the article argues it employs selective sources, outdated arguments, and rhetorical tactics that fall short of honest, scholarly engagement.
By Todd Noall
Mormon Temples: What Does the Bible Say about Them?
Latter-day Saint temple practices draw from Old Testament descriptions of temple worship and are interpreted as a continuation of biblical traditions.
By Todd Noall
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.
By Todd Noall
Ex-Mormons Explained: Who is More Likely to Leave?
Statistical analysis reveals key demographic patterns predicting whether Latter-day Saints leave the Church.
By Todd Noall
Garments Mormon and Influencer Moms: What Does it All Mean?
Understanding the sacred garments many Latter-day Saint women wear reveals the faith commitments that shape the lives of prominent Mormon mom influencers.
By Todd Noall