The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Archives

Who is Clark Gilbert, Our New Apostle?

C.D. Cunningham1 week ago3 days ago06 mins

Who is Clark Gilbert, the newest apostle called to join the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

A young latter-day saint mom sits in her kitchen reads an article reflecting anti-mormon media bias on her phone.

The Ethics of Contempt

C.D. Cunningham1 week ago3 days ago01 min

A reported feature on “Mormon aesthetics” trades curiosity for sneer—and faith for folklore.

Reporters sift redacted pages after the Epstein files release.

The Conspiracy That Wasn’t

C.D. Cunningham2 weeks ago06 mins

The Epstein files provide a stress test for decades of anti-Mormon conspiracy theories. What can believers and critics alike take from the lack of damning church revelations?

A leader in a quiet office beside a map, considering church political neutrality during a crisis.

Church Communications in Times of Crisis

Public Square Staff3 weeks ago010 mins

Calls grow for an official statement after ICE actions. Why might church HQ stay silent on local politics?

A Muslim woman, a modern Orthodox Jewish woman, and a Latter-day Saint woman, sit on a curb and comfort one another amidst religious persecution.

Latter-day Saints Must Stand With the Religiously Persecuted

Anna Bryner1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

The pain from religious violence that Latter-day Saints have experienced should inspire us to be better advocates for the religiously persecuted.

Popularity Is a Terrible God—and Jeffrey R. Holland Knew It

Daniel Frost2 months ago04 mins

What happens when doctrine collides with status? Jeffrey Holland risked goodwill to stand for Jesus Christ and His teachings.

A bright Latter-day Saint classroom with a young couple teaching children in metal folding chairs, highlighting everyday child safety and care contrasted with Surviving Mormonism.

“Surviving Mormonism” and the Real Story of Institutional Harm

C.D. Cunningham3 months ago3 months ago018 mins

Are Surviving Mormonism’s stories typical? Comparative data show rare failures in an institution ahead on reform.

Reconciliation on cold steps suggests Surviving Mormonism’s theme of meeting criticism with human warmth.

Attention Is Cheap. Love Is Expensive. It’s Worth It

Matthew Sailors3 months ago012 mins

Should Saints treat critics as teachers? Yes: love first, listen carefully, defend truth with grace.

Who is Gérald Caussé, Our New Apostle?

C.D. Cunningham4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

What defines Gérald Caussé’s ministry? A blend of faith, service, global vision, and focus on individual worth.

A scholar contemplates light through his study window during a faith crisis, symbolizing reflection and revelation.

Confessions of a Deconversion Researcher: A Scholar’s Journey of Faith

Sam A. Hardy4 months ago011 mins

Why remain when doubt seems reasonable? Faith trusts revelation, finds strength in community, and chooses belief.

Neighbors quietly repair damage outside a bright chapel, reflecting calls for peace at the October 2025 General Conference.

When Peacemaking Meets Tragedy: General Conference ‘25

Public Square Staff5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

The Public Square community looks to the themes they learned from the October 2025 General Conference

A family kneels in prayer by lamplight, reflecting russell m nelson’s call to peace through devotion and unity.

As Extremism Roars, the Prophet’s Final Word Was Peace

Public Square Staff5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

What should believers do amid extremism and grief? They choose peacemaking, refuse contempt, and honor every soul.