Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are a peculiar people.
What Is Why Mormons?
WhyMormons.net exists to answer a simple question: What do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints actually believe—and why?
There are many opinions about Latter-day Saints, often from people who are not members of the Church, or who no longer believe its teachings. This site exists to let members speak for themselves.
Here, you will find clear explanations of Latter-day Saint beliefs, drawn directly from our scriptures, our prophets, and the official teachings of the Church. We do not attempt to debate, persuade, or criticize other faiths. Our purpose is to explain what we believe, as we understand it, in our own words.
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world. We believe His Church was restored through modern prophets. We believe God still speaks today, and that truth can be known through revelation.
Because these beliefs matter, we state them plainly.
WhyMormons.net is open to anyone with honest questions—whether you are curious, skeptical, searching, or simply trying to understand someone you know. You do not need to agree with what is written here. We only ask that it be read as it is intended: as a faithful explanation of what Latter-day Saints believe and why we believe it is true.
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Why Did Joseph Smith Attempt to Translate the Kinderhook Plates?
Joseph Smith did not attempt to translate the Kinderhook Plates. When the plates were brought to Nauvoo in 1843, he examined them briefly and compared their characters with material he had from the 1830’s when he translated the Book of Abraham, but he never produced a translation of the forged artifacts now known as the…
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Why did the church change its name usage?
Why did the church change its name usage? Why Do Mormons Believe They Are the True Church? Introduction The idea of a church claiming to be “the true Church.” often makes people uncomfortable. In a world shaped by religious diversity, interfaith dialogue, and personal spirituality, such a claim can sound arrogant, dismissive, or even divisive.…
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Why Do Mormons Emphasize Obedience to Church Leaders?
Why Do Mormons Emphasize Obedience to Church Leaders? Introduction In cultures that highly value individual autonomy, skepticism toward authority is common. Many people are cautious—sometimes rightly so—about institutions or leaders claiming influence over belief or behavior. Because of this, outsiders often notice that Latter-day Saints speak frequently about sustaining and following Church leaders and wonder…