# Debunking Mormon Apologist Tad Callister: LDS Moral Panic DEFEATED by Rational Skepticism

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Published: 2026-06-09T11:43:07+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we take a deep dive into one of the most dramatic LDS purity culture talks imaginable as former Sunday School General President Tad R. Callister delivers a fire-and-brimstone sermon about Satan, prayer, scripture study, morality, and “spiritual offense.”But this time, every major claim gets challenged in real time with rational skepticism, secular humanism, evidence-based thinking, and a heavy dose of satire.Topics include:* “Satan” as an unfalsifiable explanation for human behavior* Whether thoughts are actually voluntary* Prayer as a pathway to truth* Mormon purity culture and perfectionism* Scripture study vs evidence-based inquiry* The LDS obsession with marriage and reproduction* Young Earth creationism and pseudoscience* SEC scandal hypocrisy* Objective morality claims without evidence* The illusionary truth effect and religious repetition* Why rational skepticism beats metaphysical assertionFeaturing commentary on:* “Wickedness never was happiness”* “Pray always that ye may conquer Satan”* “Spiritual armor”* “Morally clean living”* Repentance culture* Temple worthiness narratives* LDS groupthink and authority structuresIf you enjoy sharp satire, skeptical analysis, and unapologetic critique of Mormon truth claims, this one is for you.#Mormonism #ExMormon #LDS #MormonNewsRoundup #TadCallister #ReligiousSatire #Atheism #Skepticism #SecularHumanism #MormonStoriesPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter…

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