The author's journey
Fife describes losing his faith in 2014, then spending ten years examining skeptical arguments, historical sources, positive evidence, lived outcomes, and spiritual experience before choosing belief again.
Light and Truth Letter
Explore Austin Fife's ten-year search by topic. Open a question, consider the criticism, then read the response in context.
19 topics · 68 questions · 235 PDF pages
Start with the question
The letter's long-form argument is reorganized here for comparison. Select a topic, then open any criticism to see the author's response and source page.
A map, not a replacement
This page offers both a topic map and the complete 235-page letter in a consistent, accessible reading experience.
How to use the explorer
Browse by chapter, search for an issue, and expand each question. Every response links directly to the corresponding passage in the complete in-site reader, including footnotes and source notes.
Perspective and scope
This guide faithfully summarizes the author's believing Latter-day Saint perspective; it does not independently verify every empirical claim and is not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sensitive subjects—including abuse, mental health, LGBTQ+ experience, and plural marriage—deserve careful reading in full context.