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A Historical and Theological Examination I. The Exodus Begins The winter of 1846 descended upon Nauvoo, Illinois, with a bitter cold that matched the chill settling over what had once been the largest city in the state. Along the frozen streets that led to the Mississippi River, wagons creaked under the weight of household goods,…
Photo: Google Gemini imagines the autograph signing ceremony in front of the Salt Lake Temple. An investigative examination of the newest Mormon apostle’s conspicuous absence of religious scholarship On February 12, 2026, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ordained Clark G. Gilbert as its newest apostle—a man the church now considers a “prophet,…
Dear friends in Christ, I want to take a moment to share something that’s been on my heart regarding the series of articles I’ve been writing about Mormonism, Joseph Smith, and the Latter-day Saints movement. Some of you may have wondered why I spend so much time examining the historical details of a 19th-century religious…
Photo: Are you sure it’s not just an upset stomach? The Test That Cannot Fail A Critical Examination of the LDS “Burning in the Bosom” Method for Discerning Religious Truth A Traditional Christian Response to the Latter-day Saint Approach to Revelation and the Book of Mormon Introduction Among the many religious movements that have emerged…
A Scholarly Analysis of the Kirtland Safety Society (1836-1838) Introduction The Kirtland Safety Society represents one of the most controversial and consequential episodes in early Latter Day Saint history. Established in late 1836 and failing by November 1837, this quasi-banking institution left a trail of financial devastation, shattered faith, and ecclesiastical upheaval that fundamentally altered…
Photo: A collage: Joseph Smith addressing members of the quorum of the twelve. Hyrum Smith, Willard Richards, Joseph Smith, Orson Pratt, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Hyde, Heber C. Kimball, Brigham Young, c. 1843 – 1844. Artworks in the Celestial Room of the First Nauvoo Temple. JSTOR.org. Brigham Young University Studies (2002). Via Wikimedia, Public Domain. Inset:…
This article, written by AI entrepreneur Matt Shumer, warns that artificial intelligence has reached a transformative moment comparable to the early days of COVID-19—something most people still dismiss as overblown, but which is already disrupting knowledge work in profound ways. Fortune: Something big is happening in AI — and most people will be blindsided Think…
A Devotional on Reaching Our LDS Friends with Grace The Ring doorbell announced their arrival. Two white shirts, two black name tags, two young men who had no idea what they were walking into. They introduced themselves with a smile, the young “Elder’s” companion shifted nervously beside him. I had studied Latter-day Saint doctrine for…
I can add my confirmation to this article. Congratulations on exceptional performance for my requests. Although many technical aspects of this analysis are above my “pay grade,” the consistent results for my purposes are beyond my best expectations. I am hopeful this type of stewardship from Claude will continue, in keeping with the conclusion of…
Is It God Who Is Really Speaking to You? The voice seemed so clear. Sarah sat in her pastor’s office, tears streaming down her face. “God told me to marry him,” she said. “I opened my Bible, and there it was—‘For I know the plans I have for you.’ It seemed like confirmation.” Now, three…