Church History 📜

In 1970, Neal A. Maxwell delivered a profound address about the Church Educational System that remains remarkably relevant today. As I revisited his words, I was struck by how prescient his vision was and how applicable his counsel remains in our rapidly changing world. You can view the speech in …

Imagine marching over 2,000 miles through harsh, unfamiliar terrain—facing hunger, thirst, illness, and uncertainty—with nothing but faith, courage, and trust in God guiding your every step. Picture yourself trekking across scorching deserts, climbing rugged mountain ranges, and enduring freezing nights without adequate shelter or supplies. This was the incredible journey …

In the realm of media portrayal, particularly when it delves into historical narratives, there’s an ongoing dialogue between entertainment and accuracy, especially when sensitive topics like religion and historical events are involved. The Netflix miniseries “American Primeval” has sparked this conversation within the Latter-day Saint community, prompting a closer examination …

To our Latter-day Saint readers: As we explore the evidence that America was founded as a Christian nation, we recognize the unique perspective your faith brings to this topic. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that America’s founding was divinely inspired, aligning with our discussion of the …

The Cross in Latter-day Saint Culture: A Complex History and Evolving Perspective. The use of the cross as a symbol has been a topic of discussion and sometimes debate among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While the Church itself does not use the cross as …

The Historical Jesus The overwhelming consensus among scholars, both religious and secular, is that Jesus was indeed a real historical figure who lived in early first-century Israel and founded Christianity. It’s frankly astounding that in the face of such strong evidence, there are still those who stubbornly cling to the …

Here is a compact version of the timeline and life of Joseph Smith. With accompanying infographic. For a greatly detailed breakdown of this chart, please visit: Our post here, where we dissect each entry. 1805 Entered mortality in Sharon, Vermont. 1816–1817 Relocated with family to western New York. 1820 Experienced divine visitation in …

The Mormon Pioneer Trail stands as a testament to the unwavering faith and remarkable resilience of the early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This historic trek, spanning over 1,300 miles from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah, represents one of the most …

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 …

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 …