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*Elder Packer was speaking about illustrating weaknesses or mistakes of prominent historical figures. | *Elder Packer was speaking about illustrating weaknesses or mistakes of prominent historical figures. | ||
*Joseph's use of a "rock in a hat" is indeed a "useful" truth, since it makes it more difficult for critics to claim that Joseph was consulting other texts while he dictated the Book of Mormon. Furthermore, the "rock in hat" has been mentioned a number of times in Church materials. | *Joseph's use of a "rock in a hat" is indeed a "useful" truth, since it makes it more difficult for critics to claim that Joseph was consulting other texts while he dictated the Book of Mormon. Furthermore, the "rock in hat" has been mentioned a number of times in Church materials. | ||
| − | *Joseph's multiple First Vision accounts | + | *Joseph's multiple First Vision accounts are discussed on the Church's official website here: [http://www.lds.org/topics/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng First Vision Accounts]. |
*Joseph's practice of "polyandry" does not match the definition of adultery in D&C 132. Verse 63 states, "But if one or either of the ten virgins, after she is espoused, shall be with another man, she has committed adultery." Joseph was never "with another woman" who was married to another man. Joseph was sealed to women who were married to other men, but there is no evidence that he had any physical intimacy with them. In fact, as the author points out, "These married women continued to live as husband and wife with their prior husband after marrying Joseph." More accurately stated, "These married women continued to live as husband and wife with their ''current'' husband after being ''sealed'' to Joseph. At that time, the sealing policy permitted one to be sealed for eternity to someone other than your current spouse. | *Joseph's practice of "polyandry" does not match the definition of adultery in D&C 132. Verse 63 states, "But if one or either of the ten virgins, after she is espoused, shall be with another man, she has committed adultery." Joseph was never "with another woman" who was married to another man. Joseph was sealed to women who were married to other men, but there is no evidence that he had any physical intimacy with them. In fact, as the author points out, "These married women continued to live as husband and wife with their prior husband after marrying Joseph." More accurately stated, "These married women continued to live as husband and wife with their ''current'' husband after being ''sealed'' to Joseph. At that time, the sealing policy permitted one to be sealed for eternity to someone other than your current spouse. | ||
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Contents
- 1 Response to "Other Concerns & Questions"
- 1.1 Quick Navigation
- 1.2 Response Section
- 1.2.1 2013 Official Declaration 2 Header Update Dishonesty
- 1.2.2 "Zina Diantha Huntington Young"
- 1.2.3 "Brigham Young Sunday School Manual"
- 1.2.4 "The only men who become Gods, even the Sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy"
- 1.2.5 Church Finances
- 1.2.6 Tithing
- 1.2.7 Names of the Church
- 1.2.8 "Some things that are true are not very useful"
- 1.2.9 "Criticizing leaders"
- 1.2.10 "the scary internet"
- 1.2.11
- 1.2.12 "Going after members who publish or share their questions, concerns, and doubts"
- 1.2.13 Strengthening the Church Members Committee
- 1.2.14 "When the prophet speaks the debate is over"
Response to "Other Concerns & Questions"
| [[../Scriptures Concerns & Questions|Scriptures Concerns & Questions]] | A FAIR Analysis of:
[[../|Letter to a CES Director]] |
[[../Conclusion|Conclusion]] |
- Response to section: 2013 Official Declaration 2 Header Update Dishonesty
- Response to section: "Zina Diantha Huntington Young"
- Response to section: "Brigham Young Sunday School Manual"
- Response to section: "The only men who become Gods, even the Sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy"
- Response to section: "Church Finances"
- Response to section: "Tithing"
- Response to section: "Names of the Church"
- Response to section: "Some things that are true are not very useful"
- Response to section: "Criticizing leaders"
- Response to section: "the scary internet"
- Response to section: "Going after members who publish or share their questions, concerns, and doubts"
- Response to section: Strengthening the Church Members Committee
- Response to section: "When the prophet speaks the debate is over"
Response Section
2013 Official Declaration 2 Header Update Dishonesty
"Zina Diantha Huntington Young"
"Brigham Young Sunday School Manual"
"The only men who become Gods, even the Sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy"
Church Finances
Tithing
Names of the Church
"Some things that are true are not very useful"
"Criticizing leaders"
"the scary internet"
Strengthening the Church Members Committee
"When the prophet speaks the debate is over"
== Notes ==
- [note] Samuel Katich, "A Tale of Two Marriage Systems: Perspectives on Polyandry and Joseph Smith," Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research, 2003.