Responds to common LDS church history criticisms by examining the historical problems within mainstream Christian traditions — Crusades, Inquisition, textual corruptions, clergy scandals — putting LDS history in broader context.
Responds to the accusation that the LDS Church is a cult. Covers what 'cult' actually means, how to defuse the charge, and why LDS beliefs meet any legitimate Christian standard of orthodoxy.
Addresses the accusation that Joseph Smith was a false prophet. Covers the biblical criteria for testing prophets, Joseph Smith's fulfilled and unfulfilled prophecies, and how to contextualize prophetic fallibility.
Quick-reference cheat sheet responding to the criticism: 7. Key scriptures, one-line responses, and debate-ready talking points in a condensed format.