Reason #115: Those Moonmen just won’t go away

Eyewitnesses say that Joseph Smith and other LDS leaders not only described inhabitants on the moon, but also prophesied that 18th and 19th century Mormons would do missionary work there. Here are some sources for that information: (courtesy of Steve Benson) 1. Will...

Reason#114: “It’s the Economy, Stupid”

On a regular basis I read message boards where ex-Mormons and wavering Mormons express concerns about the LDS Church. Many want to discuss doctrinal changes.  Others report on practices of local LDS leaders that they consider to be unfair or even predatory. But...

Reason #112: Aftereffects of Enormous Battles Don’t Disappear

One of the LDS apologist's explanations for why there is no evidence of the catastrophic battles described in the Book of Mormon is that weapons, bones, and other items have disintegrated with time. Really?  Contrast that thinking with this report that he remains...

Reason #111: LDS Church’s Lack of Financial Reporting

Recently I read accounts by two LDS ward (local congregation) finance clerks.  These are local priesthood holders who process tithing checks from their fellow ward members and then send the money on to the Church headquarters in Salt Lake City. One, who is...

Reason #110: Oahspe

While Mormons may claim that the Book of Mormon is unique, consider the case of a book called Oahspe: A New Bible. This very long book (twice as long as the Book of Mormon) was written by a single individual in a year's time. According to ex-Mormon Richard Packham,...