The Facts: Priesthood and Race in LDS History
Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) teaches that God’s love and salvation are available to all people, regardless of race. Its scriptures proclaim that God created diverse races and “esteems them all equally,” for “all are alike unto...
John Dehlin Misinformation re Polygamy
Findings 1 The Church finally published an official list of Joseph Smith’s wives in late 2025. “Up until late 2025, the LDS church had never actually published an official list of Joseph Smith's wives… then the church did publish a list… it lists Fanny Alger as his...
RFM Discredited about LDS Racism – Again!
Podcast: Radio Free Mormon • Episode: #434 • Category: Doctrinal / Historical / Reputational • Prepared: January 7, 2026 Summary (Bottom Line Up Front) The transcript alleges (1) the Church “systematically” changes African-language Book of Mormon passages to remove...
Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy?
Executive Brief: Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? Core question: Did Joseph Smith begin the practice of plural marriage, or did Brigham Young introduce it after Joseph’s death? Timeline Overview 1830–1835: Public monogamy; possible sealing to Fanny Alger....
Is LDS Children’s Music Brainwashy? Alyssa Grenfell Hating on Teaching Children
“Mormon Music Is More MESSED UP Than You Think.” Creator/Host: Alyssa Grenfell (YouTube). Approx. length: ~80 minutes. Published January 2026 (per YouTube listing). Primary link(s): Alyssa Grenfell channel Episode search. Church News report, Church Newsroom...
Does President Oaks Want More Excommunications In the LDS Church?
Is President Oaks the King of Excommunications? Leaked 2024 leadership slides by President Dallin H. Oaks telling leaders to ‘excommunicate more’” Podcast: Radio Free Mormon • Episode: RFM 432 (recreating RFM 363) • Title in transcript: “The King of Excommunications!”...
Did Elder Jefferey Holland Incite Violence With His BYU Speech
Did Holland “call for violence” with the musket metaphor? Event: BYU Annual University Conference • Speaker: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland • Title: The Second Half of the Second Century of Brigham Young University • Date: August 23, 2021 Core Claim (critics): “Musket” was...
Pros and Cons of LDS Church Mandated Abuse Reporting
A Comparative Legal, Theological, Empirical, and International Analysis for an Interfaith Audience Prepared for publication on mormontruth.org. This white paper is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Abstract This white paper offers an exhaustive,...
Imperfect Prophets: Divinely Designed?
Prophetic Fallibility in the Bible and in the Last Days Preface The Bible presents a candid portrait of its prophets and prophetic figures: despite their divine calling, they are unmistakably human. Across the Old and New Testaments, prophets and apostles exhibit...
Truth Revealed About Bravo’s “Surviving Mormonism”
Response to Bravo’s Surviving Mormonism Bravo’s new limited series Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay is raw, emotional, and—for many Latter-day Saints and former members—deeply personal. Heather Gay uses her platform as a reality-TV star and bestselling author to...
LDS LGBTQ Death by Suicide Rate Not Higher
LGBTQ suicidality: Latter‑day Saint (LDS) vs. broader LGBTQ and other religions What we can (and can’t) measure today, and what the best available data say. Scope: U.S. focus Population: youth & young adults Outcomes: ideation & attempts (not mortality) ...
Mormon Church Abuse Hotline – A Help or Harmful?
If you or a child is in immediate danger: Call 911. For confidential support 24/7, contact RAINN (800‑656‑HOPE). To report suspected child maltreatment in your state, see Child Welfare Information Gateway for numbers and guidance. Contents Executive Summary Scope...
Radio Free Mormon Podcast Claims “The Mormon Church Covers Up Child-Abuse Cases Weekly
Mormon Truth Discovers claim Radio Free Mormon podcast makes that “The LDS Church Covers Up Abuse Cases Weekly” has no public evidence to back it.Public dialogue around these topics should carry the careful research and measured approach that victims deserve
How Anti‑LDS Narratives Weaponize LGBTQ Pain—and What Helps
Part II of III Executive Summary. This paper examines how identity‑centered rhetoric about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints (LDS)—especially around LGBTQ+, transgender, and niche identities—can be weaponized by some anti‑LDS influencers. We outline the...
John Dehlin and the Outrage Economy: Effects on Latter‑day Saints
Part III Executive overview This conclusion distills what the empirical literature says about how certain online rhetorical styles—incivility, dehumanizing metaphors, perpetual outrage, and anecdote‑as‑generalization—can worsen mental health, harden intergroup...
From Anecdote to Attack: The Cost of Anti‑Mormon Narratives
Part I of III From Anecdote to Attack: The Cost of Anti‑Mormon Narratives September 2025 · Author: Mormon Truth Project Editorial Team Executive Summary. This paper surveys what social science and speech‑risk scholarship say about inflammatory, dehumanizing, and...
Mormon Temple Penalties & Signs Word-for-Word the same as Masonry – Radio Free Mormon Claim.”
Bottom Line Parallels exist, but they don’t establish provenance. The Restoration’s temple arc is documented before and beyond Joseph’s brief Masonry window. Podcast Radio Free Mormon (RFM) Episode The Trouble With Temples Title “Temple penalties & signs are...
Joseph Smith Secretly Began Polygamy in 1831–32.” John Dehlin & John Turner
Bottom Line There is no documentary evidence that Joseph practiced or revealed polygamy in 1831–32. Later recollections cannot overturn contemporary scripture and records. Podcast Mormon Stories Podcast – John Dehlin & John Turner Episode Did Joseph Smith Speak in...
RFM Claims “The exact same Five Points of Fellowship As Masonry” Including Whisper through the veil.’”
Bottom Line Resemblance not ≠ copy-paste. The temple’s doctrinal frame and purpose remain distinct. Podcast Radio Free Mormon (RFM) Episode The Trouble With Temples Title “The exact same Five Points of Fellowship — including whisper ‘through the veil.’” Category...
Temple penalties & signs are almost word-for-word the same as Masonry – RFM Claims
Bottom Line Parallels exist, but they don’t establish provenance. The Restoration’s temple arc is documented before and beyond Joseph’s brief Masonry window. Podcast Radio Free Mormon (RFM) Episode The Trouble With Temples Title “Temple penalties & signs are...
Joseph Smith Is A Groomer for SA??
The LDS Church hoarding Land – 5th Largest Private landowner In U.S.
Bottom Line The land exists — but not to hoard. It’s to serve. You can criticize religious real estate strategy, but there’s no scandal in feeding the poor and preparing for the future. The Church's land isn’t secret. It’s sacred. Podcast YouTube – Mormon Stories...
The Church gives less than 1% of its wealth to charity
Bottom Line The 1% claim is mathematically shallow and spiritually blind. The Church gives — consistently and globally. It just doesn’t liquidate sacred assets to impress online critics. Podcast YouTube – Mormon Stories Episode "How the Mormon Church Secretly Built a...
Do LDS Missionaries Hide That Being Gay Is a Sin
Bottom Line The Church does not teach “being gay is a sin.” Chastity is a commandment for all. Missionaries teach this clearly. LGBTQ+ discipleship is real — and Christ’s invitation is inclusive and rooted in truth, not affirmation alone. Podcast YouTube – "Sister...
Church Leaders Don’t Want You Researching Truth Claims?
Bottom Line The Church does not tell people not to research. In fact, it funds and provides some of the most transparent historical research archives in global religion. The “don’t research” claim is a smear — and Elder Oaks never said what they say he said. Podcast...
Teaching Poor Members to Pay Tithing Is Evil
Bottom Line Calling tithing “evil” isn’t brave. It’s lazy. The Church doesn’t let the poor starve. It feeds them — with food and with faith. Doctrine without context isn’t truth. It’s a talking point. Podcast YouTube – Anonymous Creator Episode "How the Mormon Church...
Joseph F. Smith Dishonest Under Oath During the Reed Smoot Hearings
Bottom Line Joseph F. Smith’s legal testimony deserves scrutiny—not slander. Disagree with his tone or decisions, but do not accuse him of perjury without proof. Podcast Mormon Stories – John Dehlin Episode "New Document Shows LDS Church Hid and Denied its own...
Missionaries Withhold Church Beliefs to Secure Baptisms
Bottom Line To claim that missionaries "don't want full informed consent" is spiritually cynical and doctrinally untrue. The gospel invites faith, not frontloading. Missionaries teach with spiritual integrity under priesthood keys. Converts are responsible for their...
Joseph Smith Wanted to Be A Ruler? – The United Order Fraud
Bottom Line The claim that Joseph equated himself with divine rulership is a distortion. The text plainly exalts Christ, not Joseph. This is scripture misrepresented as ambition. Podcast Mormon Stories – Joseph Smith Podcast Episode Ep. 2046 – John Turner Pt. 9...
Mormon Church Lies in 1933 First Presidency Statement Denying 1886 Revelation
1933 First Presidency Statement Bottom Line A poorly worded official statement isn’t proof of lies. Public policy is established by canon—not by retroactive accusations or ideological frustration. The Church lied in its 1933 First Presidency statement denying the 1886...