To many liberal members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, apostle Hugh B. Brown was an ecclesiastical icon, a fierce warrior for social justice and a passionate proponent of ending the faith’s former temple/priesthood exclusion of Black members. Still, Brown was not without his critics, including some strong opponents among the church’s highest leadership ranks.

Latter-day Saint voters are less overwhelmingly Republican than they once were but have warmed to President Donald Trump significantly, according to a new analysis of how members of the faith voted in recent elections. -- Source: Fox News 13

Provo man charged with threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to blow up Missionary Training Center -- Source: ABC4

Story and Caption from Salt Lake Tribune read as follows: "Is there a good way for LDS garments and other religious garb to be discarded? Celestial Recycling is helping answer that very question for Latter-day Saints."

Utah Family Busted in Cartel Oil Smuggling Probe It sounds like something out of a Netflix crime drama, but this one’s all too real. A well-off Utah family is facing[…]

Greetings in Jesus’ Name: Just a few pictures of Vigilant Minds members who supported Israel in a recent peaceful walk. Someone, somewhere, was proudly bearing the Israeli flag we used[…]

A good time had by all at Vigilant Minds annual barbeque. The food was great, the fellowship was divine, the weather was favorable and the mosquitos migrated to Ottawa. Great Day,[…]

There is a lot here. Read the full article here LDS are growing pot to sell to other Mormons (not really Word of Wisdom stuff) But more importantly – Micah Wilder, of Adam’s Road fame, whose mother wrote “Unveiling Grace,” is going to be depicted in an upcoming movie entitled “Jesus is Enough.” Not sure who is…

Here is the story of Richard Dutcher, “The Father of Mormon Cinema,” and how he struggled with his faith after shooting various LDS faith promoting stories.

David Condos / KUER For over a century, historical markers at Mountain Meadows did not say who was responsible for the murder of more than 100 Arkansas emigrants in 1857. Recent additions like this monument along State Route 18 in Washington County as seen on March 24, 2024, show signs of change.

“Vigilant Minds” of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a support group for those leaving Mormonism or the Watchtower. We are affiliated with Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel and we also pray for and stand with Israel.

September 21 of this year marks the 200th anniversary of the date that Joseph Smith claimed to have been visited by the Angel Moroni in Palmyra, New York.

Moroni instructed Joseph where to dig up sacred plates that he translated into the Book of Mormon, which is the cornerstone for a new world religion boasting a membership of 17 million across the globe.

Location of future Lethbridge LDS Temple revealed.
Alberta is about to be blessed with yet another Mormon temple. This latest edifice will be erected in Lethbridge using up more than nine acres of land.
Construction plans include a 45,000 square foot multi-story temple, along with a distribution center.

A $10M investment in Joseph Smith

“One of Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller’s favorite LDS hymns is ‘Praise to the Man’ because of the line, ‘Millions shall know Brother Joseph again.’

“Miller likes it so much he is bankrolling a project to boost the worldwide exposure of Joseph Smith, who — 175 years ago tomorrow — founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The author of the following portion of a newsletter from Intermountain Christian Ministries is a personal friend of Vigilant Minds who has been ministering to Mormons in Utah for 50 years.

Your editor as well as some friends in Christian ministry in Utah have been asked many times over the last few years or so why the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is building so many temples. The guesses, and that is all we can do as we are not “on the inside,” have been...

"A report from the United States suggests that the LDS Church could be a $1 trillion denomination by 2044"

With an estimated wealth of $236 billion in 2022, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could potentially cover all of its current expenses "forever" with returns from current investments without collecting any additional tithes from congregants. It could also become a $1 trillion denomination as early as 2044, a new report from The Widow's Mite contends.

According to an article found in the December 13, 2015 Calgary Herald there were approximately 22,000 Mormons living in Calgary at that time. The total count of Mormons living in Alberta in 2015 amounted to about 1.1% of the population.

The church (LDS) has taught members to believe that church-approved materials were the most trustworthy source of information about the church. The Church also warns that anti-Mormon literature is full of half-truths, lies, and statements taken out of context.

Mormons are taught to use the label "anti-Mormon" to refer to anyone or anything critical of the church. The phrase "anti-Mormon" is one of the most powerful tools for controlling the information members receive. Once members learn to discount ANYTHING that's critical of the church, they self monitor what they read.

LDS Church opened a splendid temple in Rome & you can go on a tour of their most sacred areas. Listen closely you’ll see their emphasis isn’t on Jesus.

Sam Young reacts after a letter detailing his excommunication from the LDS Church during news interview Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, by Temple Square, Salt Lake.