From its inception, the Mormon church has claimed the "fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ" was restored (past tense) through the prophet Joseph Smith. This includes the doctrine received in the Book of Mormon, as well as the priesthood keys, ordinances, and other teachings provided by Smith. However, Rusty Nel has taken it upon himself to create a new narrative that suggests the restoration is still "ongoing". This message was one of the main themes of the April, 2020 General Conference.
Over the years, a unique culture developed within and around Mormonism and its adherents, from unique foods (like green Jell-o with carrot shavings) to...
Starting at a very young age, the Mormon church instills its members with the notion that sex is "carnal", evil, and filthy. Rather than...
Part 2 of our exploration around how the concept of suffering is addressed by LDS church teachings.