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===''One Nation under Gods'', page 236-237 (hardback)===
Apostates certainly were viewed as the worst of sinners, '''although every reprobate received the same penalty. As Brigham instructed his flock''': "If any miserable scoundrels come here, cut their throats."53 {{ea}}

===''One Nation under Gods'', page 236-237 (paperback)===
Apostates certainly were viewed as the worst sinners, '''although every reprobate, risked similar justice. Young once said''': "It was asked this morning how we could obtain redress for our wrongs; I will tell you how it could be done, we could take the same law they have taken...and if any miserable scoundrels come here, cut their throats."55 {{ea}}

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===Endnote 53, page 563 (hardback); page 561 (paperback)===
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{{:Question: Did Brigham Young advocate that apostates have their throats cut?}}
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