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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.
By Todd Noall
What Do Mormon Garments Look Like?
Temple garments hold deep religious meaning for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worn as a daily reminder of spiritual commitments.
By Todd Noall
What is Mormon Magic Underwear (And is It Actually Magic)?
Despite popular misconceptions, Latter-day Saints wear temple garments as sacred religious clothing, not magical protection.
By Todd Noall
Are Mormons Christian? What These Christian Scholars Say
The question of whether Mormonism belongs in the Christian landscape has long generated scholarly debate — a look at what leading Christian scholars and theologians actually conclude.
By Todd Noall
The Mormon Seer Stone Explained
Though seer stones may seem unusual today, they follow a scriptural tradition of God using everyday objects as tools for spiritual work.
By Todd Noall
The Symbol for Mormonism and Why it Isn't the Cross
Latter-day Saints believe deeply in Jesus Christ's Atonement but choose symbols that emphasize His Resurrection alongside His death.
By Todd Noall
What is Mormon Doctrine?
Despite being one of the fastest-growing faiths in the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains widely misunderstood.
By Todd Noall
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.
By Todd Noall
Different Mormon Garments and What They Mean
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wear sacred temple garments as daily reminders of their covenants with God.
By Todd Noall
What in the World are Mormon Magic Underpants?
The temple garment is a sacred symbol of covenant and commitment, not the magical undergarment outsiders sometimes imagine.
By Todd Noall
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.
By Todd Noall
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.
By Todd Noall