Resources for researching and evaluating the claims, doctrines and scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in light of history and the Bible. Sponsored by the Institute for Religious Research, a nondenominational, non-profit Christian organization.

Is Mormonism Christian?

A comparison of Mormon Church doctrine and historic, biblical Christianity.

DNA Evidence v. the Book of Mormon

New documentary film featuring secular and Mormon scientists raises questions about historicity of the Book of Mormon. Available in Spanish and English.

Answers to FARMS' objections to DNA evidence against the Book of Mormon

Mormon America

Perhaps the best general introduction to the Mormon Church (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) available today, authored by Richard & Joan Ostling.

Was Mormon President Gordon B. Hinckley dissembling

When he told Time magazine the Mormon Church doesn't teach that God was once a man?

Are Mormon Temples Christian?

This article compares the purpose and rituals of Mormon temples with the biblical temple.

Joseph Smith's 33 Secret Wives

A review of the book, In Sacred Loneliness by Mormon scholar Todd Compton.

Multi-Language Resources on Mormonism

IRR provides articles and various resources on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) in over twenty languages. These English and non-English language materials provide a biblical Christian critique of Mormonism, and are available in Albanian, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Dutch, English, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Latvian, Malagasy, Portuguese, Quechua, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Ukrainian.

September Dawn

Mormons Massacre 120 men, women and children in the Utah Territory, September 11, 1857. But is this the real issue?
 

The Lost Book of Abraham: Investigating a Remarkable Mormon Claim

A compelling new documentary film that examines Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith's controversial claim of recovering and translating a lost book of the biblical patriarch Abraham. Available on VHS and DVD.

Joseph Smith's "New Translation" of the Bible

Smith did his own "inspired" revisions to the King James Bible, claiming to restore it to its original purity. How does his work measure up to ancient Bible manuscripts?

1833 Book of Commandments

View scanned pages of the entire 1833 edition   (precursor to the Doctrine & Covenants).

1830 Book of Mormon

View scanned pages of the entire 1830 edition.

Joseph Smith's Changing First Vision Accounts

Every early published account, in many cases with scanned pages of the original documents.

New Light on Joseph Smith's First Vision

Historical evidence undermines key points in the official account.

Where Does It Say That?

Scanned pages of original Mormon historical sources, such as the first edition of the Book of Mormon, Journal of Discourses, and rare 19th century Mormon newspapers and diaries, that document the Adam-God doctrine, prophecies of Joseph Smith, the various First Vision accounts, etc.

Is Mormonism Christian? — Richard John Neuhaus

A respected advocate for inter-religious cooperation, responds.

Changes to Latter-day Scripture

Examine some of the thousands of changes Mormon Church leaders have made to Mormon scriptures.

Burying the Past: Legacy of the Mountain Meadows Massacre

An award-winning new documentary that provides a balanced look at one of the most controversial episodes in Mormon history.