This, That, and the Other Thing

Denver Snuffer delivers a powerful lecture titled 'This, That, and the Other Thing' at the Culture by Precept and Practice General Conference, reflecting on his 40-year journey as a Latter-day Saint and his eventual departure from the LDS Church. He recounts his deep commitment to the faith, his scholarly pursuit of truth, and the growing disillusionment he experienced as he uncovered historical inconsistencies and institutional dishonesty. The lecture details his excommunication after publishing 'Passing the Heavenly Gift,' a book intended to preserve faith in the restoration despite its controversial content. Snuffer then announces the formation of a new ecclesiastical structure, with Keith Henderson appointed by divine direction to provide patriarchal blessings, confirmed through unanimous mutual agreement. He emphasizes the restoration of the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible and the fullness of scriptures, presenting their new edition as the most accurate version available. The talk also includes a call to young people to develop practical skills and critical thinking in the face of AI, a defense of Joseph Smith against LDS Church accusations, and a vision of a non-denominational, truth-seeking community centered on faith, charity, and the ongoing work of the Restoration. Snuffer concludes with a testimony of Christ’s living presence and the divine nature of the current movement.