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Did Joseph Smith Copy the Temple Ceremony from the Freemasons?

The ritual Joseph Smith supposedly copied was written in England between 1717 and 1738 — and lifted from his own Bible.

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Bronze statue of the Emperor Constantine beneath the headline 'The Trinity Wasn't Settled in the Bible'.

Joseph Smith's Wives: What the Historical Record Actually Shows

Black-and-white group photograph of Joseph Smith surrounded by women in period dress.

Coats of skins in Genesis. The Biblical Precedent Behind Mormon Garments.

A white temple garment top displayed on a mannequin.

Church of Jesus Christ Sues John Dehlin, Ex-Mormon

CES Letter

What the CES Letter Argues — and What It Leaves Out

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Ensign Peak, Tithing, and the $100 Billion Question

CES Letter

What the CES Letter Argues — and What It Leaves Out

Church Finances

Ensign Peak, Tithing, and the $100 Billion Question

Did Joseph Smith Copy the Temple Ceremony from the Freemasons?

The ritual Joseph Smith supposedly copied was written in England between 1717 and 1738 — and lifted from his own Bible.

The Creed Who Decided Who's Christian

Joseph Smith's Wives: What the Historical Record Actually Shows

Coats of skins in Genesis. The Biblical Precedent Behind Mormon Garments.

Church of Jesus Christ Sues John Dehlin, Ex-Mormon

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Mormon Polygamy Explained

An objective look at the historical records, original documents, and theological rationale behind early Mormon plural marriage practices, their abandonment, and their ongoing cultural significance.

The Complete Truth About Mormon Polygamy

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The Tabernacle of Moses in the desert: a tented sanctuary inside a walled courtyard, with a gold-lined interior below.

Why Mormon Temples Trace Back to Moses (And It's Not What Critics Say)

What a Latter-day Saint temple is, what happens inside, and why Mormons build them — from the Tabernacle of Moses to more than 210 temples worldwide today.

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Coats of skins in Genesis. The Biblical Precedent Behind Mormon Garments.

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The Mormon Church Lawsuits: Is Abuse Being Covered Up?

Is the Mormon Church systematically hiding abuse? We investigated the helpline, the handbook, state reporting laws, and court documents — with a former helpline attorney on the record.