The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR) is a private non-profit and volunteer based organization. FAIR is actively engaged in responding to criticisms concerning the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
FAIR is dedicated to standing as a witness of Christ and His Restored Church.
Our mission is to address the charges leveled at the doctrines, practices and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) with documented responses that are written in an easily understandable style.
FAIR will use current scholarship, scripture, Church doctrine, historical literature and sound logic in constructing faithful, well-reasoned answers.
FAIR is a worldwide organization with members in the United States, Canada, Finland, Denmark, Australia, Austria, and England. They are devout and active members of the Church who are also students and scholars of the “scriptures, ancient languages, early Christian history, early LDS history, and LDS doctrine and apologetics.” FAIR is not affiliated with the Church.
The term apologetic means “in defense of the faith” and should not be confused with the familiar terms ‘apology’ and ‘apologize.’ FAIR sponsors various publications. Much of this material is readily available online on their web site. FAIR also sponsors an annual Conference. This year’s Conference is scheduled for August and will be held in Sandy, Utah.
FAIR has now posted a large number of videos on YouTube. The following is a small sampling of what is available on this site. Please visit FAIR’s YouTube channel for a complete list of videos available.
Horses and the Book of Mormon – A response to criticisms that the Book of Mormon couldn’t possibly be true because there were no horses in Pre-Columbian times.
Book of Mormon and Grains – LDS scholars respond to criticisms that certain grains were not available in the Americas during the period covered in the Book of Mormon.
Witnesses of the Book of Mormon – LDS author and scholar, Richard L Anderson responds to questions about the reliability of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
Joseph Smith – Mathew Brown addresses several accusations about the Prophet, Joseph Smith.
