For many, the "shell game" is the discrepancy between the Church's outward projection of "unprecedented growth" and the reality of stagnant construction . By halting new announcements, leadership is attempting to manage expectations while dealing with the "preventable f***ups" of aggressive over-expansion. Temple Square Renovation Update: March 2026
: Leadership claims they need to catch up on the backlog of over 100 temples that haven't even broken ground yet . LDS Church Pulls Temple Shell Game On Mormons Again!!!
The traditional General Conference "high" of hearing your city called out is seemingly over. For many, the "shell game" is the discrepancy
: While members were conditioned to expect a celebratory list of new locations every six months, the focus has abruptly shifted to the "planning and approval process". 2. Moving the Goalposts on Announcements LDS Church Pulls Temple Shell Game On Mormons Again!!!