John G. Turner
No, Brigham Young did not say that single men over the age of 25 are a menace to society
By Jana Riess — May 16, 2018
Mormons have often repeated the Brigham Young statement that a single man over the age of 25 is a menace to society. The problem is that Young never said it.
The Mormon Jesus
By Jana Riess — May 27, 2016
Historian John Turner says the Mormon religion is emphasizing Jesus Christ more than ever before, but it's a slightly different Jesus than the one that LDS leaders championed in the 19th century.
Was Brigham Young a racist?
By Jana Riess — April 16, 2014
Mormons today believe and teach that "all are alike unto God," but have to reconcile that with racist teachings from past leaders they regard as prophets.
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