Sunday Musings

If the Sabbath was made for man, then what are we supposed to actually do during that day?

In 1941 the top leadership of the LDS Church wrote a letter to FDR's administration expressing opposition to the New Deal and the war buildup… but is this letter real?

Connor shares a few topics he thinks the Saints need to hear more regularly and powerfully over the pulpit during general conference.

Elder Oaks said a decade ago that the Church does not give apologies. Perhaps this policy should be reconsidered?

In a world filled with deceptions, how can disciples of Christ seek and defend the truth? Connor shares three specific tips to identify truth-tellers amongst us.

What if a prophetic quote you have been sharing for years turns out to be falsely attributed? Worse, what if the only source of the quote was an avowed enemy of the Church?

Each year we are presented with a bigger and bigger number of total church membership. But these numbers do not present a complete picture of what's actually happening—and the results should concern us.

Last week at a Stake Conference in Sandpoint, Idaho, two leaders chastised the Saints for not following the prophet regarding COVID-19. What can we learn from this rebuke?

Latter-day Saints rightly champion the innocence of Joseph Smith in multiple trials on trumped up charges, pointing out how he was falsely arrested. But was he innocent of all these charges? And which claims against him are actually believed by Mormons today?

New claims of 2,000-year-old gold plates discovered in the Middle East excited many Mormons because of the similarity with the Book of Mormon record. Could this be validation of what Joseph Smith did, or is this new claim a fraud?

How prepared is the average Latter-day Saint family? Connor shares some data and discusses why church leaders are talking about this issue less in recent years.

As Latter-day Saints we believe in continuing revelation, but what should we make of the dearth of revelatory remarks from God in the past century?

Latter-day Saint men are taught that they are supposed to preside, but is this actually what God intends—and if so, what does it look like if husband and wife are "equal partners"?

The day many have long awaited is finally here, but why specifically did the Community of Christ decide to give up the Kirtland temple and other historical properties?

While it's important to focus on Jesus, what happens if we don't closely investigate and learn from how Satan operates?

How does the fertility rate of Latter-day Saints stack up against their peer religionists, and those with no religion? The data shows a worrisome trend we need to discuss.

Why does the LDS Church disarm its members while in chapels—except for one privileged class of people?

Are trans converts now being listed as their assumed gender on church records? Is the marriage status of gay members now being recognized? What do these changes mean for the policy and doctrines of the church?

A new program from the Church will teach youth basic "life skills"… is this a sign of progress and better support, or an indictment on a failure of parents to teach their kids these things?

Millions of migrants have been streaming across the US southern border. Might this be a fulfillment of what God said would happen?

Growth in church membership has substantially declined in recent decades. Could part of the problem be the unwillingness to boldly stand by our doctrines and thereby attract more curious investigators?

The LDS Church has hired a person to oversee its PR and political activities who has a clear and abundant history of engaging in activism for leftist causes, including climate change, DEI, LGBT, and more. What does this mean for the Church?

Mormons are sometimes criticized for believing that as a heavenly reward they "get their own planet." Is this even true, and where does the idea come from?

What was supposed to be a flood has only been a trickle. Why have so few people read, let alone internalized the messages of, the Book of Mormon?

A popular Christmas song asks a number of questions about what Mary knew. So, what\'s the answer?

Elder Kearon was recently ordained as a new Apostle… but it appears that church leaders skipped an important step.

Agency is the central conflict in the war in heaven, so understanding it is important. And yet, people continue to wrongly call it "free agency." Why?

Why do Christians send their children to Caesar\'s schools then act surprised when they return home as Romans?

The scriptures are full of examples of God calling a new prophet from outside the established religious hierarchy. Could it happen today?

Many people think that microchips or CDBCs, or something like them, are the mark of the beast warned about in Revelation. Is this accurate, or what might be another interpretation?

Do the Church's media outlets advance the cause of Christ's kingdom? Or are they propaganda organs for advancing Caesarian politics and culture?

Several early church leaders believed that Jesus was married — to multiple women — and children as well. Was this speculative opinion or is there any scriptural evidence for these claims?

Latter-day Saints have been commanded to seek and share truth, and beware the many deceptions that false spirits and the adversary are spreading. Why, then, do we fall prey so often to believing things that are not true?

Did you know the Church has a "Sustainability Manager"? So does BYU. What is the Church's involvement in efforts to please "climate change" activists?

Horrendous attacks on Israeli citizens raises the question: how should Israel respond? More importantly, what does God have to say about it?

There have been many critics in the past week of President Nelson's recent conference address and his statement to not take counsel from unbelievers. Does this criticism have any merit?

A recent general conference talk rightly warned of "hero worship" and encouraged us to avoid it. But one group was curiously left off the list…

What do the scriptures say about secession, and under what circumstances would it be okay for one or more states to leave the Union?

The LDS Church accused Tim Ballard (of Operation Underground Railroad) of engaging in "morally unacceptable" behavior. Was this fake news, a rogue PR church official, or is it true?

President Nelson recently celebrated his 99th birthday, and Elder Holland is back on mend to soon return to his duties. Why don\'t we let these men retire to emeritus status?

What lessons can we learn from the 12-year-old boy who stood up to historically ignorant teachers and administrators after they kicked him out of class?

Recent changes at the LDS Church's universities attempt to focus more on principles than nit-picky restrictions, but did they miss the mark?

Connor shares ten important books that Latter-day Saints should read in order to better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.

While it is widely believed that during the "succession crisis" Brigham Young looked and sounded like Joseph Smith, what actually happened?

A new website from the LDS Church shares six "core beliefs" of the faith that some of its members might find peculiarly watered down.

Most people believe that dropping atomic bombs on Japan was necessary or justified. Then why did one church leader teach that it was immoral savagery?

A 1982 First Presidency letter has a pretty strong statement on certain kinds of sex performed by members. Why was this taught, and is it still binding?

Latter-day Saints are Christians who have access to additional revelations beyond the Bible. What are some of the distinctive doctrines that emerged from these revelations?

Is the LDS Church's termination of temple cornerstone ceremonies an isolated issue or part of a larger trend away from symbols and rituals in modern worship?

Modern Mormons think that the church has been restored and will never fall away. But is that accurate? And what do the scriptures actually say about us Latter-day Gentiles?