I Tried Answering Every CES Letter Question to a CES Director… Rate My Answers
In this episode, I take on one of the most influential documents in modern Mormon history: Jeremy Runnells’ CES Letter. I sat down and tried to answer every single question Runnells originally sent to a CES director — from Book of Mormon anachronisms, to the Book of Abraham, to prophets, polygamy, the priesthood ban, temple issues, and more.
How well did I actually do?
Did any of the traditional LDS apologetic arguments hold up?
Where did the truth lead when I followed the evidence?
This video is an honest, unfiltered breakdown of my own attempt to respond to the CES Letter point-by-point, and what I learned along the way. Whether you’re LDS, post-Mormon, or somewhere in between, this analysis will give you clarity, context, and maybe even a few surprises.
📚 Topics Covered:
Book of Mormon archaeology
DNA and Native American origins
Book of Abraham translation problems
Polygamy & polyandry
Prophets and revelation
Kirtland Safety Society
Race and the priesthood
Modern prophetic claims
Transparency and LDS Church history
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