Warfare and the Book of Mormon

This is where I publish my preliminary research notes and ideas concerning warfare in the Book of Mormon. This is a spot for civilians, military historians, members of the LDS church and anybody else who enjoys studying the military aspects of the Book of Mormon and its impact on the LDS Church, society and the field of military history.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Why is Visions of Glory Killing People?

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Visions of Glory is a controversial book that details the near-death experiences of a man named Spencer. The controversy comes...

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Podcast

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You might have noticed I don’t have a large online presence. I don’t have a podcast. You don’t hear about me. No one makes react...

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Give War a Chance: Moroni as a Peacemaker

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There are several exciting projects on which I'm working. This is the introduction of my piece on Moroni as a peacemak...

Monday, February 3, 2025

Grotius and the Book of Mormon

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O ver at Mormon Dialog and Discussion Board there is a detailed discussion about methodology and if the 17th century philosopher, Hugo Gro...

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About Me

Morgan Deane: Morgan Deane is a military historian and scholar of ethics with a special focus on warfare in scripture. Drawing on his experience as a U.S. Marine and intelligence analyst, he brings unique perspective to the study of conflict, faith, and morality. He holds a B.A. in History from Southern Virginia University and an M.A. in Military History from Norwich University, and pursued postgraduate work in War Studies at King’s College London. He teaches history at American Public University and has published extensively on the intersection of Just War theory, military strategy, and the Book of Mormon. His books include To Stop a Slaughter: Just War and the Book of Mormon and Ancient Warfare in the Book of Mormon. His essays have appeared in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, SquareTwo, Epoch Times, Strategy Bridge, Fox News, and Washington Examiner. Morgan’s goal is to foster thoughtful discussion about the moral dimensions of warfare, past and present. Whether engaging ancient scripture or modern strategy, he invites readers to consider how faith and ethics can inform the most difficult human questions.

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