How does this year's focus on America by the Church compare to what happened half a century ago? The answer may surprise you.

Sunday Musings

How the Church Celebrated America's Birthday… 50 Years Ago

Whether gruesome or glorified, Joseph made a wide range of edits to the King James Version. Here are ten worth mentioning.

Ten Changes Joseph Smith Made to the Bible

Is it possible that new scripture has been revealed sharing additional evidence about the people described in the Book of Mormon?

The Nemenhah Record: True or False?

For all the talk of its importance, how are we actually doing in defending religious freedom?

Ten Threats to Religious Freedom

A review of nearly a century of Church manuals highlights how fluid the definition of apostasy has been over time. What does that mean for us today?

Changing Definitions of Apostasy

The subjective experiences of Latter-day Saint women reveal a deep contrast in how they experience the Church. But could part of the problem stem from a slow stain of feminist opposition to accountability?

Are Women Excessively Validated?

When faith-promoting stories of history turn into political pornography, what is the effect on the testimony and knowledge of those consuming this material?

Tim Ballard's Bad History

Do American Latter-day Saints even understand the religious liberty they're being asked by leaders to fast and pray for? (Not really.)

Why I'm Not Fasting for Religious Freedom

A new dataset has been compiled aiming to cast light on why some Mormons struggle with their faith. As it turns out, many of them may have been placing their trust in the wrong things.

"Torn" and Leaving Latter-day Saints

Are pro-war Mormons impeding the spread of the gospel of peace?

Anti-War Missionary Work?

Christentum

Religion und Spiritualität

Author Connor Boyack, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons"), shares provoking questions and thoughtful analysis of scripture on issues ranging from agency and liberty to idolatry, secret combinations, culture, freedom, and more.