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Critics tell us that Brigham Young "boasted" about his ability to get more wives even though he was married to 50-60 women. | Critics tell us that Brigham Young "boasted" about his ability to get more wives even though he was married to 50-60 women. | ||
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As is often the case, the references do not support the critics claims, and the worst possible interpretation is placed on what are likely innocent remarks, or remarks intended to teach a ''spiritual'' point. | As is often the case, the references do not support the critics claims, and the worst possible interpretation is placed on what are likely innocent remarks, or remarks intended to teach a ''spiritual'' point. | ||
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Contents
Important introductory material on plural marriage available here
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Questions
== Critics tell us that Brigham Young "boasted" about his ability to get more wives even though he was married to 50-60 women.
To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, click here
==Detailed Analysis
== The Tanners cite multiple sources for this claim. They are examined below.
JD 5:210
Misrepresentation of source: Brigham is here discussing Thomas B. Marsh's return to the Church, and it is inaccurate to describe him as "boasting." See Quote mining—Journal of Discourses 5:210 to see how this quote was mined.
JD 8:178
Citation error: This reference says nothing at all about plural marriage. See Quote mining—Journal of Discourses 8:178 to see how this quote was mined.
==Answer
== As is often the case, the references do not support the critics claims, and the worst possible interpretation is placed on what are likely innocent remarks, or remarks intended to teach a spiritual point.