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The implication that LDS leaders actually know that the Mormonism is false has become fashionable in some anti-Mormon circles. This claims is designed to add credibility to the anti-Mormon accusation that the LDS Church is not only wrong, but deceptive. Most critics know that the greatest damage can be done to an LDS testimony if a member comes to believe that the Church (or LDS leaders) is deceitful or hiding something. Many people handle conflicting information without jeopardizing their testimonies, but most people can't handle the feeling of being lied to. Generally, once someone feels that the Church has deceived them, they are no longer willing to examine rebuttals to anti-Mormon accusations. Critics are keenly aware that in many (if not most) it is not generally the anti-LDS information itself that makes people leave, but the perception that the information was "hidden." It is the feelings of deception and betrayal that ultimately drive people out.
The fact is, however, that LDS leaders give of their time (a tremendous amount of time) and talents, because they love Christ, they love God's children, and they believe that the Church is true. Many LDS leaders give up lucrative professions and sacrifice time they could be spending in retirement or with family, to dedicate themselves to the Restored Gospel. They really believe in the the teachings of the Church and they work to lead people to Christ-- the fulness of the Gospel-- as found the latter-day church that Christ restored.
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