Lifting The Veil

The LDS Church claims it is “the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth” (Doctrine and Covenants 1:30) and teaches that “all men must come unto this church or be damned” (McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 136). That’s not a casual statement—it’s a bold, dangerous claim. By saying this, the Church places itself above Christ, above the Bible, and above every faithful Christian who has followed God for centuries. But the Bible is clear: God alone has ultimate authority. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Salvation is through Christ alone—not any human institution. Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” The Bible alone is sufficient for faith, doctrine, and living a righteous life (Grudem, 1994; E...

Let’s talk about the golden plates Joseph Smith said he carried—the ones that supposedly contained the Book of Mormon. According to descriptions, these plates were roughly 7 by 8 inches and about 6 inches thick, made of gold. Given gold’s density, they would weigh over 1,200 pounds. Yet Joseph and his witnesses claimed to carry and even lift these plates with ease. That just doesn’t add up. This kind of inconsistency is a big red flag. The Bible’s miraculous events always align with God’s nature and power—not with physical impossibilities or contradictions. Unlike Mormonism, biblical miracles have clear context and purpose, and God’s Word never contradicts natural laws in a way that defies common sense without explanation. The Bible warns us to test claims carefully: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1). When a foundational story of a religion clashes with facts and reason, it’s worth questioning its authenticity. Th...

Let’s be real: if the Book of Mormon is truly inspired and God-breathed, why has it undergone thousands of changes since the first edition in 1830? Gerald and Sandra Tanner have documented over 3,900 edits—not counting punctuation changes. Verses like 1 Nephi 11:21, 19:20, 20:1, and Alma 29:4 have seen notable revisions. That’s a lot of shifting, especially for a book claiming divine perfection. The Bible, by contrast, is God’s Word preserved through the centuries with remarkable consistency. Yes, small copyist differences exist, but the core message has remained intact. Scripture itself assures us that God’s Word is perfect and endures forever (Psalm 12:6–7, Isaiah 40:8). The Holy Spirit inspired the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16) and continues to preserve its truth in all languages. The fact that Mormonism’s key scripture needs so many corrections exposes its human origins. The Bible warns seriously against adding or subtracting from God’s Word: “If anyone adds to these things, God will add ...

Here’s a big inconsistency that often gets overlooked. Mormon Article of Faith #8 says, “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” Notice the phrase “as far as it is translated correctly” only applies to the Bible, not the Book of Mormon. That’s puzzling—because when you look closely, the Book of Mormon has way more issues with changes, additions, and translation inconsistencies than any Bible translation. Early editions of the Book of Mormon show dozens of edits and corrections, while the Bible’s text has been preserved and refined over centuries through thousands of manuscripts and translations guided by careful scholarship and the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible warns against adding or taking away from God’s Word: “If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book” (Revelation 22:18). That applies equally to any scripture claiming divine origin. Morm...

Within Mormonism, a striking double standard is evident: while the movement criticizes Christianity for having tens of thousands of denominations, it overlooks the fact that Mormonism itself has splintered into numerous factions, each claiming exclusive authority from Joseph Smith. From the mainstream LDS Church to the Community of Christ, Fundamentalist LDS groups, and other smaller sects, the pattern is clear—authority is claimed, fractured, and disputed. This raises a simple question: if Mormonism’s critique of Christianity’s diversity is valid, shouldn’t it apply equally to the movement itself? For a faith that claims to restore the “true church of Jesus Christ,” how can internal divisions be reconciled with the idea of divine guidance and unity? The inconsistency is glaring. While Mormon leaders emphasize obedience to the chain of authority, they ignore the historical fact that these very claims have led to dozens of competing organizations, each asserting their version of Smith’s...

It’s hard to ignore the strong similarities between the Book of Mormon and View of the Hebrews—a book published in 1823, seven years before Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon, and not far from where his family lived. These parallels in content and structure suggest that the Book of Mormon might have drawn from contemporary ideas rather than divine revelation. This highlights a key problem with Mormonism: its origins don’t line up with the biblical pattern of divine inspiration and prophetic authenticity. The Bible, inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16), is consistent, prophetic, and stands the test of time. It wasn’t written under suspicious circumstances or borrowed from local folklore. The Bible warns us to test teachings carefully: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1). When we do, we find that Mormonism’s historical context and sources raise serious doubts about its divine origin. Biblical truth is grounded in God’s eternal...

Here’s the deal. Mormonism claims that only the original English translation of the Book of Mormon is inspired by God. So what happens when that book is translated into French, Spanish, or any other language? How can anyone be sure those translations are accurate or inspired? They can’t, and that’s a big problem. The Bible, on the other hand, doesn’t rely on one single translation or secret inspiration tied to a single language or person. The original manuscripts were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Over centuries, God preserved His message through careful copying and widespread use. The Holy Spirit guides the Church in understanding God’s Word across languages and cultures (John 14:26). More importantly, the Bible is consistent, internally coherent, and backed by a long history of manuscripts and translations verified by countless scholars and believers (2 Timothy 3:16). Its authority doesn’t depend on the language but on the Spirit who inspired it. Mormonism’s reliance on only...

Let’s keep it simple and straight from the heart. If you're a Mormon and you truly care about what God says, then I ask you this with all sincerity: would you read the Bible cover to cover—with no filters, no outside commentary—and just ask God to show you whether it’s complete? Just you, God's Word, and prayer. Mormonism teaches that the Bible is incomplete, that parts are missing or corrupted, and that the Book of Mormon is needed to restore “truth.” But here’s the problem: the Bible doesn’t agree with that. In fact, it directly contradicts it. Scripture says “All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Not some Scripture. All. It also says God’s Word is pure and needs no addition: “Every word of God proves true... Do not add to His words” (Proverbs 30:5–6). Jude 1:3 tells believers to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” That means it was already complete—no ext...

It’s not uncommon to hear Latter-day Saints say they don’t base their testimony on emotions—that the Holy Ghost reveals truth through a witness to the mind, not just a burning in the bosom. Yet when we examine the foundational instructions given in Moroni 10:3–5, the experience described is inherently subjective. You are encouraged to read, ponder, and ask, with the promise that a spiritual manifestation will follow. But Scripture warns us that not all spiritual manifestations come from God (1 John 4:1). So the question becomes: what standard are we using to discern truth? In Christianity, we don't test truth by feelings, intuition, or internal impressions. We test it by the Word of God—objective, eternal, and unchanging. The Bible declares, “The heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9). That includes emotions that may feel holy. Even when two disciples on the road to Emmaus said their “hearts burned within them” (Luke 24:32), their confidence was not in the burning, bu...