CES Letter Responses
There have been a number of point by point responses to the accusations made in the CES Letter. You will find links to many of those responses here. Please also view the page "CES Letter Foundation" on this website to see evidence that the CES Letter is not at all what it claims to be.
Dr. Steven Harper
A website and associated YouTube channel dedicated to answering accusations in the letter, by Dr Steven Harper, a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. He was a historian for the Church History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Light and Truth Letter
Light and Truth Letter
Who better to provide a response to the CES Letter than someone who was impacted by its content? Austin Fife has recently published his own letter, a fascinating culmination of his 10 year search for more light and truth.
A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter
A Faithful Reply
Jim Bennett authored a document that presents a comprehensive response to the letter. Drawing on his extensive research, Bennett provides a detailed line-by-line rebuttal to the accusations. His writing style is both engaging and approachable, making it an effortless read. The full PDF version of his response can be accessed by clicking here
A Closer Look
A Closer Look
This free PDF download is yet another point-by-point rejoinder to the CES Letter. This document is a collaborative effort between the Interpreter Foundation and FairMormon. Together, they provide a comprehensive rebuttal to the criticisms put forward in the CES Letter. Click Here
Bamboozled
Bamboozled
Michael R. Ash authored this document that presents a more generalized response, although it still addresses the majority of the issues raised in the letter. The document is meticulously researched and skillfully written, providing a thorough and thoughtful rebuttal to the criticisms leveled at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Click Here
