Author: Eric Johnson
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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?
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“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.
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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?
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Stop the Derogatory “Mormon” Chants–Now!
We at Mormonism Research Ministry decry the derogatory chants and hateful slogans that the BYU players, coaches and fans have had to endure, this season and in seasons past.
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A Guide to the Modern Translations Recommended by the LDS Church
In Decmeber 2019, the LDS Church declared that it would be profitable for its members to read modern translations of the Bible. Which versions? And what are the differences? Let’s talk a look at the possibilities of reading an easier-to-understand version of the Bible and help you see some of the strengths and weaknesses.
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Obituary: Jeffrey R. Holland
Jeffrey R. Holland, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and later its president, passed away on December 27, 2025, due to kidney disease.
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Church Handbook Encourages Members To Read Several Modern English Translations
The leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have decided to encourage their members to read modern translations of the Bible in addition to the official King James Version (KJV). The change to the “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” was announced on December 16, 2025…
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Do the Amarna Letters support Alma 7:10?
Alma 7:10 talks about how the Savior would be born “at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers.” Obviously, Jesus was not born “at Jerusalem” but rather in Bethlehem. LDS apologists use the Amarna Letters to back the error found in the Book of Mormon. Is this a good argument?
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Dallin H. Oaks named the 18th President of LDS Church
Dallin H. Oaks, 93, who served since 2018 as the First Counselor of the First Presidency, has been named the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He takes over for 17th President Russell M. Nelson who passed away at the age of 101. “I accept with humility the responsibility that…
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Chart for November 2025 Mormonism Researched newsletter
In the November 2025 Mormonism Researched, Eric Johnson makes reference to this chart describing the sources used by general authorities in the April 2025 General Conference.
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17th LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson, 101, Passes Away
Russell M. Nelson (9/9/1924-9/27/2025) passed away at his Salt Lake City home on Saturday night, September 27, 2025. He will be replaced by 93-year-old First Counselor of the First Presidency Dallin H. Oaks (born August 12, 1932), most likely at the October General Conference scheduled for this weekend. Nelson served as President of the Quorum…
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MRM Speaking Possibilities
How well prepared are your members able to engage with Latter-day Saints? If you would like to have a representative from MRM come to speak to your church on this topic, we are available with several possibilities!
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Review: Second Class Saints
A book titled “Second Class Saints” recently came out and covers the issue of the history of Blacks on the LDS Church. It’s worthwhile and it is recommended for your reading, with many insider information that you may not have known.
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Mediator Between God and Man
Do Latter-day Saints and Bible-believing Christians agree on the essential issues of the faith? The answer, quite simply, is no. This story of the teaching of an LDS seminary teacher illustrates the point.
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Studies Insist That Cup of “Joe” in Moderation Is Healthy
A number of medical studies, including those in the last few years, show that coffee—when consumed in moderation—can be healthy for a person in the long term. Such an idea is contrary to the teachings of Mormonism. One recent study presented at the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) reported in The New York Times has…
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3 Absolute Imperatives
NOTE: This article was published in the March/April 2025 Mormonism Researched newsletter, a free publication. To subscribe, please visit the registration site. Over the years, Latter-day Saint leaders have been very bold when it comes to some non-negotiable imperatives regarding the truthfulness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The argument goes, and I…
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Top English Bibles you May Want to Consider Reading
When it comes to Bible translations, it can be a very daunting task to choose one to read because there are so many. In the article attached here, Christian scholar Rob Bowman covers 25 of his favorite Bibles and provides some ideas when choosing the right one for you!
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Why Can’t the Mormon’s Testimony Be a Valid Proof That the LDS Religion Is True?
Many Latter-day Saints insist that their personal testimony is valid even when what is believed is contrary to the Bible. In this article, taken from Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson’s book Answering Mormons’ Questions, a closer look at this topic is considered.
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The Boast of Joseph
Joseph Smith has been portrayed by LDS Church leaders as a humble man. Yet was the Mormon founder as humble as he has been made out to be? Actually, Smith said that he has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world” than anyone. Let’s take a closer look at…
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How Much Trust Should We Put Into a Religious Experience?
I was a high school and college instructor for many years. If I had a nickel for every time a student walked out of my class saying “I know I aced that test” only to realize a few days later this was not the case, I would be obviously a rich man. Feelings can deceive.…