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Hidden Truths: Brigham’s Polygamy
Brigham Young married 56 women in his lifetime. Polygamy was one of his most ardently commanded commandments. He preached it at the pulpit ad-nauseam. How old were you when you found this out? Did they teach it in primary? Did… Continue reading
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Hidden Truths: Joseph and Alcohol
I was often taught of Joseph Smith’s refusal to drink alcohol during his leg surgery. The story was usually told as a faith promoting one, told to show that Joseph obeyed the Word of Wisdom even in his early life.… Continue reading
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Hidden Truths: Polygamy after the End of Polygamy
On September 24, 1890, under pressure from the United States Government, Wilford Woodruff published his famous Manifesto which repealed the commandment for polygamy. “We are not teaching polygamy or plural marriage, nor permitting any person to enter into its practice…Inasmuch… Continue reading
