Mormonism Research Ministry

  • Understanding the Reasons People Leave Mormonism

    Understanding the Reasons People Leave Mormonism

    A recent book by Latter-day Saint Jeff Strong includes the research from 20,000 respondents and one-on-one interviews. The information that was uncovered can help Christians better understand reasons why Mormons are leaving their church.

  • Should we trust LDS Testimonies?

    Should we trust LDS Testimonies?

    Should a testimony be considered the end-game apologetic for Latter-day Saints? Or should we push back on this defense? Let’s take a closer look at this topic.

  • Why did President Hinckley use the word “blasphemy”?

    Why did President Hinckley use the word “blasphemy”?

    The importance of the “First Vision” that Joseph Smith had of God the Father and Jesus is considered a cornerstone historical event in Mormonism. Should belief in this event be a deal-breaker for Mormons who want to be called “Christian”?

  • Should Mormonism’s Leaders Be Compared to the Apostle Peter?

    Should Mormonism’s Leaders Be Compared to the Apostle Peter?

    Converse with Latter-day Saints in recent years and you will very likely be told how they ought to be considered Christian. This is true, they say, because they hold Christ as their Savior. They may also claim to believe in salvation by grace and other doctrines accepted by Evangelical Christians.

  • Should a Christian Date a Mormon?

    Should a Christian Date a Mormon?

    The Christian and LDS faiths are fundamentally incompatible. Unequally yoked relationships lead to spiritual and relational turmoil.

Hilton Modern Bible Versions Part 1 – Viewpoint on Mormonism

John Hilton III, a professor at church-owned BYU, doubles down on the December 16th church announcement that modern Bible tranlsations ought to be read by Latter-day Saints by writing an article in the August 2026 Liahona church magazine. MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the implications of this decision and why the church might want members to read translations they can better understand. Spoiler: We are all for Latter-day Saints reading modern trnaslations and hope they will indeed understand what the Bible has to say.
  1. Hilton Modern Bible Versions Part 1
  2. Porter Here am I GC Part 5
  3. Porter Here am I GC Part 4
  4. Porter Here am I GC Part 3
  5. Porter Here am I GC Part 2

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