Church Sues Podcaster Over 'Mormon' Term | Chicago News

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suing podcast host John Dehlin over his use of the term “Mormon” in his show “Mormon Stories,” claiming it infringes on their trademark and misleads listeners into thinking the show is endorsed by the church. Dehlin counters that “Mormon” is a public term with deep cultural and historical roots, not owned by any single entity, and highlights the church’s own contradictory actions—like renaming the Mormon Tabernacle Choir—while still holding federal trademarks. The case pits religious authority against free expression, exposing tensions over language, identity, and accountability in a public spotlight. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/269cb77cb2549511