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|summary=It is claimed by some that the Church knowingly "lies" or distorts the historical record in its artwork in order to whitewash the past, or for propaganda purposes. A commonly used example is the inaccuracy of any Church art representing the translation process of the Book of Mormon. | |summary=It is claimed by some that the Church knowingly "lies" or distorts the historical record in its artwork in order to whitewash the past, or for propaganda purposes. A commonly used example is the inaccuracy of any Church art representing the translation process of the Book of Mormon. | ||
+ | |sublink1=Question: Does Church art always reflect reality? | ||
+ | |sublink2=Question: Why are people concerned about Church artwork? | ||
+ | |sublink3=Question: Is the Church trying to hide something through its use of artwork? | ||
+ | |sublink4=Question: Why doesn't the art match details which have been repeatedly spelled out in Church publications? | ||
+ | |sublink5=Question: How do non-Mormon artists treat the Nativity? | ||
+ | |sublink6=Question: What message does the Book of Mormon translation painting convey? | ||
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Contents
- 1 Censorship and revision in Church history
- 1.1 Censorship and revision of Church history
- 1.1.1
- 1.1.2 Has the Church "whitewashed" its history?
- 1.1.3 Church art and historical accuracy
- 1.1.4 Does the Church excommunicate scholars who publish historical information?
- 1.1.5 Brigham Young manual hides the truth about polygamy
- 1.1.6 LDS histories over many years omit plural marriage
- 1.1.7 Sidney Rigdon trial in Times and Seasons versus History of the Church
- 1.1.8 Wilford Woodruff criticizes publication of polygamists
- 1.1.9 Hiding the facts in plain sight using Church publications
- 1.1.10 Ronald E. Poleman's 1984 conference address
- 1.1.11 Orson Hyde's blessing altered in the History of the Church?
- 1.1.12 Brigham Young destroys Lucy Mack Smith's history of Joseph?
- 1.1.13 Lucy Mack Smith letter about First Vision suppressed?
- 1.1 Censorship and revision of Church history
Censorship and revision in Church history
Censorship and revision of Church history
Summary: Some claim that the church has "whitewashed" some of the information about its origins to appear more palatable to members and investigators. Some feel that this is done intentionally to hide negative aspects of church history. Others feel that it is done to focus on the good, but that it causes problems for believing members when they encounter these issues outside of church curriculum.