Lifting The Veil

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has long claimed to be a vessel of divine truth.¹ Yet a deeper look exposes a pattern of deception so deliberate it borders on institutionalized dishonesty.² Members are fed polished narratives while the full story—the inconvenient truths—is hidden behind layers of secrecy. Joseph Smith, the church’s founder, is taught as the ideal follower of the Word of Wisdom.³ Yet he drank alcohol, ran a bar, and profited from its sale.⁴ Even the story of translating sacred texts—using a seer stone in a hat—was concealed, contradicting official claims.⁵ The Book of Abraham, touted as divinely inspired, is revealed by Egyptologists to be merely funerary texts unrelated to Abraham.⁶ Yet the church persists in presenting it as scripture, deliberately withholding the truth.⁷ ⁸ Polygamy, officially renounced in 1890, persisted secretly among church leaders for decades.⁹ Internal documents show deliberate efforts to hide these practices while publicly claim...

As Christians, we care deeply about truth. That’s why the rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and its theology often draws concern from those of us grounded in Scripture. But let’s be very clear: calling all Mormons “Satanists” or “children of the devil” is not how Jesus taught us to speak. That kind of judgment isn’t righteous boldness—it’s self-righteousness disguised as zeal¹. The Bible commands us to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15)², not with hatred, contempt, or slander. Yes, Jesus called out hypocrisy and sin—but always with the purpose of redemption, not condemnation. He ate with sinners, spoke gently with outcasts, and saved the very people others wanted to stone³. His harshest rebukes were reserved for the proud religious elite, not those honestly searching for truth in the wrong places. Christians today can and should reject LDS theology where it departs from Scripture⁴. But there is a crucial difference between discernment and division. S...

In the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the baptisms of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery stand as pivotal events, both for their personal spiritual journeys and for establishing the Church’s foundational doctrines. According to Mormon teaching, baptism is an essential ordinance for the remission of sins and entry into God’s kingdom. Crucially, the Church emphasizes that baptism must be performed by someone holding the proper priesthood authority, specifically the Aaronic Priesthood, which includes the authority to baptize.⁴ In May 1829, John the Baptist is said to have appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and conferred upon them the Aaronic Priesthood, formally granting them the authority to perform baptisms.⁴ Following this, Smith and Cowdery baptized each other in the Susquehanna River near Harmony, Pennsylvania. Their baptisms were performed by immersion and in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, in accordance with Mormon doctr...

Over the past few decades, a notable trend has emerged within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: the rise of what some call “New Order Mormons.” These are individuals who identify as LDS but do not strictly adhere to traditional doctrines or practices. They may reinterpret or question key teachings, take a more flexible approach to social issues, or selectively participate in church life. In some cases, they attend church only sporadically, embrace modern social and political ideals, or challenge longstanding interpretations of scripture. This shift reveals a broader reality: Mormonism is weakening its hold on people. When a religious system must accommodate cultural liberals, reinterpret doctrines, and tolerate half-hearted observance just to keep members nominally affiliated, it signals that its traditional authority and influence are under pressure. Members increasingly feel empowered to pick and choose which doctrines to accept, how to practice their faith, and how cl...

I recently read a statement from a Latter-day Saint claiming that by “every biblical measure,” members of their faith are Christians. On the surface, it sounds reasonable: they worship Jesus, follow His teachings, repent, get baptized, and strive to live morally. But when you take a closer look at what the Bible actually says, the claim doesn’t fully hold up. Belief in Jesus It’s great that you believe in Jesus—that’s the starting point for all Christians. Mormons believe in Jesus—the Son of God, born of Mary, who suffered, died, and rose again. That’s essential. But here’s the catch: biblical Christianity teaches that Jesus is fully God and fully man, one with the Father. Mormon theology, by contrast, presents Jesus and the Father as separate beings and even teaches that humans can eventually become gods¹. That’s a major departure from Scripture. So while they believe in Jesus, their understanding of His nature doesn’t match what the Bible teaches. Following Jesus Trying to live like ...