Social Issues
Clear, sourced answers to the questions people actually ask about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
26 articles · 9 videos
Are Mormon Youth Happier? What Harvard, Princeton, Pew Found
Harvard, Princeton, and Pew studies on religious youth wellbeing — including Mormon teens. What the empirical data actually shows.
The Mormon Stories Playbook: John Dehlin's $1M Formula
A sourced investigation into the Mormon Stories podcast, John Dehlin's editorial pattern, the 2021 IRS whistleblower complaint, and the April 2026 federal trademark lawsuit.
5:59Is the Mormon Church's $100 Billion Investment Fund Legal?
Objective and factual information about the LDS Church’s Finances and Mormon religious practices.
5:37Mormon Church Money and Ensign Peak, Revealed
Objective and factual information about the LDS Church’s Finances and Mormon religious practices.
5:02What's Tithing in the Mormon Church and What is it Used For?
Objective and factual information about the LDS Church’s Finances and Mormon religious practices.
4:13How Does the Mormon Church Make its Money?
Objective and factual information about the LDS Church’s Finances and Mormon religious practices.
5:30Where Does Mormon Church Money Come From?
Objective and factual information about the LDS Church’s Finances and Mormon religious practices.
Did 34 Gay Mormon Kids Die by Suicide From LDS Policy?
Did the Mormon Church's 2015 LGBTQ policy cause 34 gay youth to die by suicide? The viral number was never verified, and no data records suicide by orientation.
Are Mormon Bishops Required to Report Abuse?
Whether a Mormon bishop must report abuse depends entirely on the state and the type of communication. An overview of mandatory reporting laws, clergy-penitent privilege, and the 2025 legislative shifts reshaping the landscape.
Mormon Church Abuse Helpline: A Former Attorney Tells All
Two attorneys who answered the Mormon church abuse help line — both abuse survivors themselves — explain what actually happens when a bishop calls, tested against the AP's strongest evidence.
Mormon Church Abuse Lawsuits: Live Case Tracker
A live-updating reference tracker of ongoing Mormon church abuse lawsuits: statuses, where each case stands, and next expected events. Updated as rulings drop.