Church History

Four facts about the Book of Mormon: Scriptural Text: The Book of Mormon is considered sacred scripture by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alongside the Bible, and is regarded as another testament of Jesus Christ. Translation: Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon from golden plates, which he said were revealed to him by the …

The Outdated Polygamy Criticism In today’s world of rapid information exchange and evolving social norms, it’s crucial that we regularly reassess our views on various institutions, including religious organizations. One group that continues to face undue criticism based on outdated practices is the Latter-day Saints church, commonly known as the Mormon church. The primary point of contention? Polygamy – a …

In the depths of religious persecution, few incidents stand out as vividly as the tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormon Church. This brutal attack, which occurred in the early hours of March 25, 1832, in Hiram, Ohio, would become a defining moment …

When we think of assassinations in American political history, names like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. often come to mind. However, a lesser-known but equally significant event occurred decades earlier. Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), holds the dubious distinction of being the first known U.S. …