Debunking the CES Letter

A response to the CES Letter spin, half-truths, and outright lies. Sarah Allen created 70 posts, nearly 800 pages, of well-documented replies to the CES letter.

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Michael Ash is a LDS scholar whose book can be found on Amazon. He covers the core issues in a clear easy-to-read manner.

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Tech titan Josh Coates started Mormonr to answer the ‘hard questions’ about the church. The site is loaded with thousands of original sources and organized by topic. Updated regularly.

CES Letter Section

Read Jim Bennett's amusing yet detailed reply to the CES Letter. He addresses every single line in the CES Letter. And yes, if you know Jim, he uses a little sarcasm and snark.

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This is one of the original PDF replies to the CES Letter. A PDF with replies to each of the key issues and links for more detail.

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What is the CES Letter?

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