Sunday Musings

While a debate continues about what constitutes doctrine versus policy in the restored Church of Christ, what role does its culture play, both good and bad?

An 1834 change to the Church's official name raises questions about what was happening and why the Saints didn't stick with the original.

Joseph Smith once prophecied that the persecuted Saints would have to flee westward for the Rocky Mountains. Or… did he?

A never-before-released journal sheds light on longstanding influence by Church leaders in Utah politics.

How closely do church leaders line up with the broader membership, and the population at large, when it comes to education and professional expertise? The answers may surprise you… or not.

What was once considered scripture for decades was decanonized without the consent of church members. Whatever happened to the Lectures on Faith?

When it was introduced, the Word of Wisdom was shared as a suggestion and not commandment. So when did it change into a commandment upon which our admittance to the temple is conditioned?

A new group of self-described leftist Mormons have written a manifesto attempting to reconcile their Marxist views and their alleged Mormon faith.

A widely repeated story about apostasy has a questionable source. What are we to make of Thomas Marsh turning on Joseph and the Saints?

Critics have long alleged that the Book of Mormon was a creation of Joseph Smith's mind, but that claim doesn't withstand scrutiny.

Without clear boundaries between which is which, members can become confused about what is from God and what isn't.

Astute readers may need to read between the lines to answer an important question about the circumstances God's people faced in the New World.

What happened in 1978 that led the First Presidency to speak out so strongly in favor of vaccines? And how do their past statements relate to today's vaccines?

While the spread of pornography has risen, mentions about it in general conference have declined.

Modern revelation suggests that the Latter-day Saints are going to bear the brunt of God's apocalyptic fury. If true, why aren't we talking about it?

These individuals hang on my office wall, inspiring me daily to stand up for truth in a world filled with lies.

The temple garment was once thought to be revealed to Joseph and that it should remain in its original form. Why has that changed?

Despite huge steps being taken to bring more transparency, a critical set of documents remains hidden in the First Presidency vault. Why?

A public speech by President Benson led to a private rebuke by the prophet. 30 years later, that speech reached scriptural status.