Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The LDS Church of today looks very different than the LDS Church of 40 years ago. In this video, Sandra Tanner and Dr. Ron Huggins explain some of the postmodern trends within modern Mormonism.
In the past, Mormonism was built on strong truth claims—that it was the only true church, that it alone contained the fullness of truth, that all other Christian denominations were corrupt and apostate. The LDS Church taught that the Book of Mormon was a historical document, accurately reflecting events in the Americas.
But in recent times, LDS apostles and prophets have downplayed the absolute truthfulness and overall significance of these claims. People care less and less about the factual historicity of the Book of Mormon, and instead focus on getting the "big picture" right.
The draw of Mormonism in these days is less on factual truth, and more on the feelings and benefits of the LDS Church. Instead of a "Restoration" being the driving factor for growth, now the church focuses more on "eternal family." All in all — it seems like the LDS Church has become more postmodern with age.
If you're in the process of leaving the LDS Church, consider watching through some videos in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs5K46GJ7UIpvGSiX9g6INlZmRv6_Vx4
This playlist is a collection of videos that may be helpful for ExMormons, or those leaving the LDS Church. They explain the basics of Christianity *in contrast* to the teachings of Mormonism.
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Part of our LIGHTHOUSE series; a series of clips from an interview we did with Dr. Huggins and Sandra concerning Dr. Huggins's new book "Lighthouse: Jerald and Sandra Tanner, Despised and Beloved Critics of Mormonism."
Be sure to check out the Tanner Biography HERE: amazon.com/Lighthouse-Despised-Beloved-Critics-Mormonism/dp/1560854545
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FULL INTERVIEW PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs5K46GJ7UI8D_ZlMA5MwqgTLL-NA1ql
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/GodLovesMormons?sub_confirmation=1
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Sandra Tanner's Advice to those leaving Mormonism: youtu.be/ZExIo7ykyug
Mormonism's history of hiding documents: youtu.be/biZtXKKLbrY
LIGHTHOUSE Series Intro: youtu.be/coKaJb-I3DM
Interview with Micah Wilder about his new book: youtu.be/apR_spW7IVo
Interview with Eric Johnson about his new book: youtu.be/9HpDtoI0Ydk
Allen Nielsen's Testimony: youtu.be/x_oUtZHRTfo
The Changing Doctrines of Mormonism: youtu.be/2B-lIU8KWes
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#GodLovesMormons #lds #mormon #apologetics #ldschurch #christian #GLM #interview #mormonstories #exmo #exmormon
The LDS Church of today looks very different than the LDS Church of 40 years ago. In this video, Sandra Tanner and Dr. Ron Huggins explain some of the postmodern trends within modern Mormonism.
In the past, Mormonism was built on strong truth claims—that it was the only true church, that it alone contained the fullness of truth, that all other Christian denominations were corrupt and apostate. The LDS Church taught that the Book of Mormon was a historical document, accurately reflecting events in the Americas.
But in recent times, LDS apostles and prophets have downplayed the absolute truthfulness and overall significance of these claims. People care less and less about the factual historicity of the Book of Mormon, and instead focus on getting the "big picture" right.
The draw of Mormonism in these days is less on factual truth, and more on the feelings and benefits of the LDS Church. Instead of a "Restoration" being the driving factor for growth, now the church focuses more on "eternal family." All in all — it seems like the LDS Church has become more postmodern with age.
If you're in the process of leaving the LDS Church, consider watching through some videos in this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs5K46GJ7UIpvGSiX9g6INlZmRv6_Vx4
This playlist is a collection of videos that may be helpful for ExMormons, or those leaving the LDS Church. They explain the basics of Christianity *in contrast* to the teachings of Mormonism.
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Part of our LIGHTHOUSE series; a series of clips from an interview we did with Dr. Huggins and Sandra concerning Dr. Huggins's new book "Lighthouse: Jerald and Sandra Tanner, Despised and Beloved Critics of Mormonism."
Be sure to check out the Tanner Biography HERE: amazon.com/Lighthouse-Despised-Beloved-Critics-Mormonism/dp/1560854545
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FULL INTERVIEW PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs5K46GJ7UI8D_ZlMA5MwqgTLL-NA1ql
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/GodLovesMormons?sub_confirmation=1
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Sandra Tanner's Advice to those leaving Mormonism: youtu.be/ZExIo7ykyug
Mormonism's history of hiding documents: youtu.be/biZtXKKLbrY
LIGHTHOUSE Series Intro: youtu.be/coKaJb-I3DM
Interview with Micah Wilder about his new book: youtu.be/apR_spW7IVo
Interview with Eric Johnson about his new book: youtu.be/9HpDtoI0Ydk
Allen Nielsen's Testimony: youtu.be/x_oUtZHRTfo
The Changing Doctrines of Mormonism: youtu.be/2B-lIU8KWes
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#GodLovesMormons #lds #mormon #apologetics #ldschurch #christian #GLM #interview #mormonstories #exmo #exmormon
