Mormonism Research Ministry

Just who do General Conference speakers like to cite? Their apologists or LDS authorities?

Many Latter-day Saints will deter to their apologists when they are discussing their faith with nonbelievers. Yet, when it comes to the church leadership at general conference, who are they more likely to cite: apologists or other general authorities?

What is toxic perfectionism?

Toxic Perfectionism has been defined as a rigid, often unconscious mindset that holds oneself or others to unattainable standards. Is this a common issue with Latter-day Saints?

Why Eternal Marriage is not a biblical concept

To many Latter-day Saints, the doctrine of eternal marriage is an alluring part of their faith. But do marriages continue beyond this life and into heaven? According to the Bible, there are five reasons why the answer is no.

Is LDS doctrinal purity no longer a high priority?

In past decades, church leaders went to great lengths to maintain a “doctrinal purity” stance. A “church correlation committee was even created. Today, it has become murky trying to determine just what is “official” and local leaders don’t seem to be as strict in maintaining a moral purity stance.

“After All We Can Do”: A Review of Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s Book

“After all we can do” is not just a saying from the Book of Mormon but the title of a book written by Apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Let’s take a closer look reviewing the book.

Another Look at Joseph Smith’s Plates

The LDS Church website has a short essay titled “Gold Plates,” saying in effect that the plates containing the Book of Mormon had an “appearance of gold.” Were the plates made of gold? Or just something that looks like gold?

Articles on/by Mark Hofmann scrubbed from church website

Mark Hofmann infamously forged a number of LDS documents that fooled many people, including the church leaders themselves. Electronic rticles published in the Ensign on this topic are now scrubbed. Why?

Struggling With A Loss of Faith?

Struggling in the aftermath of religious betrayal? We hope to offer some understanding and direction.

When the Doorbell Rings: Talking to Mormon Missionaries

These encounters are evangelistic opportunities and not something to be dreaded. Christians can have positive conversations that leave the young men or women with something to think about.

Should a Christian Date a Mormon?

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

Mormonism and Christianity: What’s the Difference?

Christianity believes in one eternal God and salvation through grace alone, while Mormonism teaches of multiple gods and exaltation through worthiness.

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