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The article presents an examination into contemporary 21st-century Mormonism in the United States. introductory details are given noting the rise in popular and political culture references to the Church of Latter Day Saints since the 2000s decade due to the publicity of figures such as presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Discussion is offered evaluating the extent to which Mormon theology is changing to become more mainstream to U.S. Christian religious culture.

The article presents an overview of the author's views concerning his Mormon faith. Several major points are outlined wherein he defends his position, refuting common stereotypical accusations of polygamy, political Republicanism, claims of stupidity, and the tendency among mainstream religious culture to not be called Christians.

The article presents news briefs as of November 2015 focusing on religious leaders. Topics addressed include the nomination of Eritrean Roman Catholic priest Mussie Zerai for the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize, the death of Christian ethics scholar James B. Nelson, and the actions of religious scholar Mark Juergensmeyer defending religious freedom at Brigham Young University in Utah.