The First Covenant Human: Adam, Evolution, and the Restoration of Truth
For more than a century, many people have believed they must choose between two stories about human origins. One story […]
Reconstructing the Earliest Narrative of Jesus and the Early Church (Based on Surviving Primary Evidence)
The earliest sources tell us a lot about Jesus. They tell us he lived, was crucified, and inspired a movement
Canaan, Covenant, and Counter-Culture: Race, Doctrine, and the Restoration
The story of human prejudice in Scripture often begins close to home. In the Hebrew Bible, Jonah initially refuses God’s
Good Without God? Yes. A Stable Civilization Without Biblical Roots? Harder.
When the late Charlie Kirk was asked why Christianity matters more to America than other religions, one of the answers
Pedestals, Prophets, and the Problem of Presentism
The standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints occupy a unique place in religious conversation. They
The Word of Wisdom Has Layers Most Debates Miss
Most debates about the Word of Wisdom flatten a multidimensional revelation into a biochemical checklist. Critics fixate on caffeine molecules;
What Is Tithing, Really? A Covenant of Faith—Not a Financial Burden
Tithing is not optional, and Jesus never abolished it. He affirmed it in Matthew 23:23 and Luke 11:42, rebuking the
The Crown Without the Cross: Understanding Satan’s Agenda and Ultimate Failure
One of the most intriguing questions in Christian theology is this: When Satan offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the
Grace Is the Gift, Discipleship the Journey: Paul and Nephi in Harmony
Christians across traditions affirm that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, by God’s grace—not by human merit. Disagreements usually arise
The Prophet and the King: Joseph Smith, David, and the Testing of God’s Anointed
The history of God’s dealings with His children has always involved paradox. Time and again, the Lord anoints men to
Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Bible Translations, “Translated Correctly,” and the Church’s Recent Clarification
Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints clarified that members may use a variety of Bible translations in
Liberty Requires Vigilance: Why an Informed Citizenry Is Essential to Preserving the Constitution
American liberty has never depended solely on parchment barriers or institutional design. From the Founding onward, the survival of the
The Caffeine Myth: A Misconception We Created All by Ourselves
If you ever needed proof that Latter-day Saints can generate confusion entirely on our own—no critics required—look no further than
The “Religion-Causes-War Lie”- Why We’ve Been Fed a Story That Isn’t True
For decades, a simple, seductive idea has circulated in media, academia, and popular culture: religion is the cause of war.
“Is LDS History Inconsistent?” A Closer Look at the First Vision, Priesthood, Scripture Changes, and Policy Evolution
Critics often claim the Latter-day Saint movement tells “inconsistent stories”—especially around the First Vision, priesthood restoration, Book of Mormon revisions,
The Book of Mormon and the Walam Olum: Understanding Miracles vs. Hoaxes
When critics claim that Joseph Smith “made up” the Book of Mormon, it can be helpful to look at what
“No Swimming” – On Sundays: Is “Satan in the Water?”
If you grew up Latter-day Saint, you probably heard the warning: “Don’t go in the water on Sundays — Satan
“Skin of Blackness?” Or “Covenant Garment? The Book of Mormon, Race, & Redemption
Modern readers carry modern assumptions. That’s usually fine—until we bring modern racial categories into ancient scripture. Nothing illustrates this more
From Folk Magic to Divine Revelation: How the Urim and Thummim Bridged Ancient Israel and Joseph Smith
It’s one of history’s more intriguing coincidences: long before he ever received gold plates or angelic visitations, young Joseph Smith
What Is the Adam–God Teaching? Exploring One of Church History’s Puzzles
Critics of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints love to grab stray lines from old sermons, inflate them