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In this video, we expose the full story:Why Russell M. Nelson suddenly declared “Mormon” satanic in 2018 after nearly 200 years of church usageThe massive rebrand campaign (choir renamed, Mormon.org shut down, members told to correct everyone)How the church quietly kept trademark registrations alive through Intellectual Reserve, Inc.The 2025 legal letters targeting Mormon Stories Podcast, Radio Free Mormon, Mormon Discussions Podcast, and other independent creatorsThe impossible trademark renewal problem coming in 2026–2027What happens when they have to prove in court they still use a word their prophet called evilThe hypocrisy exposed:They say “Mormon” offends God — but won’t let anyone else use it.They claim to defend free speech — but weaponize trademark law against critics.They preach honesty — but hide behind shell companies and legal threats.Trademark attorneys explain why this case could force the church into a corner:👉 Let the trademark lapse and lose control of 200 years of brand equity👉 Or prove they still use “Mormon” in commerce and admit the rebrand was never about revelationTargets of the 2025 legal letters:Mormon Stories Podcast (hosted by John Dehlin)Radio Free MormonMormon Discussions PodcastMormon News Roundup!The trademark renewal deadlines in 2026–2027 may force the church to explain under oath how a word can be both “satanic” and legally owned.If you want to understand institutional hypocrisy at its highest level — this video breaks down the legal manipulation, the censorship disguised as trademark enforcement, and the gap between what the church says and what it actually does.🔔 Subscribe to Mormon Deep Dive for daily investigations into the history, beliefs, money, and power of the Mormon Church.In 2018, Russell M. Nelson stood before millions of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and declared that using the word “Mormon” was not just incorrect — it was a literal “victory for Satan.”The church immediately launched a massive rebrand:The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was renamedMormon.org was shut downMembers were told to correct anyone who used the word “Mormon”Fast-forward to 2025… and the church began sending legal letters to podcasters, critics, and former members demanding they stop using the word “Mormon” because the church claims trademark ownership — through its corporate shell Intellectual Reserve, Inc..Yes.The same word they called satanic.The same word they publicly abandoned.The same word they spent millions telling people not to use.Now they’re claiming exclusive legal control over it.🎥 Full original video referenced:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I2naIDLBa8Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.