Exposed: The Hidden Scandal of Abuse Cover-Ups in the Mormon Church – What They Don’t Want You to Know"
The issue of child sexual abuse within faith-based institutions represents one of the most egregious violations of both legal and moral responsibility. Over the past two decades, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has faced increasing allegations of mishandling abuse cases through deliberate concealment, financial settlements, and reliance on legal mechanisms such as clergy-penitent privilege. While the church publicly maintains a “zero-tolerance” policy for abuse, repeated case studies and survivor testimonies suggest a pattern of institutional behavior that prioritizes reputation management over justice for survivors.
Family, Faith, and Folk Magic: The Early Influences on Joseph Smith and Mormonism
Joseph Smith Jr., founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), was shaped profoundly by the socio-economic challenges, religious experimentation, and cultural dynamics of early 19th-century America. His formative years were marked by his family’s financial struggles, immersion in folk magic, and participation in the spiritual experimentation that characterized the Burned-over District of New York. To fully grasp the emergence of Mormonism, it is essential to explore these influences in depth, understanding how they converged to inspire Joseph Smith’s prophetic claims and the foundation of a new religious movement.