Reasonably Religious: believing in a secular world 
The miniseries 'Surviving Mormonism' paints a dark picture of the church. But members worldwide are reacting en masse with #ThrivingMormonism — showing that faith isn't about surviving, but about thriving in connection and goodness.
Sometimes people distance themselves from the church, not because they have abandoned Christ, but because they have been hurt by people. My apologies to anyone who feels disappointed, forgotten, or misunderstood. An honest call for reconciliation, humility, and renewed connection with the only perfect source of love: Jesus Christ.
'An Inconvenient Faith' explores the challenges of Mormonism, from historical controversies to contemporary social issues. The series emphasizes that faith is imperfect, that it is important to ask your own questions and seek personal revelation. It encourages believers to stay in the church and help improve it, rather than leaving. The...
President Nelson turns 101 and shares two life lessons learned from a century of experience. Lessons that are surprisingly applicable to everyone
An unexpected link between the church's temple rituals and Freemasonry. Were the temple ceremonies copied? The answer lies in a surprising, complex history that reveals the ties between the two organizations. How the temple rituals, although partly inspired by known symbols, are a unique, divinely revealed ceremony with their own distinct purpose.
Recently, an article appeared in Humo and De Morgen about our faith community that paints a painfully incomplete and often incorrect picture. My interview was used as a pretext for criticism from ex-members, without any possibility of rebuttal. Because journalism failed in this regard, I feel compelled to provide the necessary context myself.
The question of whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a cult keeps coming back. I had Google Gemini 1.5 Pro Deep Research perform an objective, academic analysis. The result confirms a nuanced picture: yes, there are characteristics that overlap with early sectarian movements, but the Church has evolved into a worldwide church that, although having a high...
God does not look at how often we stumble, but at the honesty of our heart. Sincerity, the will to learn, and the pursuit of good are more important than perfect knowledge or belonging to a specific church. Whoever seeks honestly will find — now or later — and God's grace is there for everyone who keeps trying.
How do you combine entrepreneurship with faith? In Discours Met De Boys, I share my rational search for meaning, the impact of my faith on business choices, and the importance of community. A frank conversation about principles, growth, and the balance between spirituality and entrepreneurship.
The Netflix series American Primeval offers a dramatic look at the American West, but raises questions about historical accuracy. In this article, we explore the facts and fiction surrounding the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic chapter in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What really happened? What does the series misrepresent? And why...
Reasonably Religious: believing in a secular world 