Criticism of the Church: Public vs. Private

Starting around the 1950s, Church leaders and members began calling their president 'the prophet.' But what caused the shift and what does it mean today?

You couldn't tell from the dishes served at a ward potluck, but Mormons are under obligation to cut down their meat consumption. Or… are they?

Some viewers of Sunday Musings feel uncomfortable with the approach I take. Should my concerns and ideas be kept quiet, or is there room for a more open discussion?

Many people seem to recall a Church policy discouraging informal study groups as they may lead to apostasy. What's the policy today?

Prior to being murdered, the Prophet had several dreams seeming to portray the troubles the Church would face in his absence. What might the interpretations of these dreams mean for us today?

Most Latter-day Saints believe that God stamped His approval on the Church in a way that continues today. What if that we're misunderstanding His meaning?

From pop culture jabs to subtle discrimination, why do so many feel it's okay to target members of the LDS Church?

A new letter sent to local leaders of the Church urges discussion around security of its members while continuing to prohibit what would actually keep them safer.

The process for selecting the next Church president is predictable and follows clear precedent—but is that pattern borne from revelation or created by custom?

Prior to announcing the Proclamation on the Family, President Hinckley highlighted a trend that plagued God's past people—and which plagues us today. How are we faring?