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The author claims that Latter-day Saint elders were "in the habit of confiscating at will younger wives of less ranking members of the church."
 
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Response to claims made in "Chapter 6: Sevier River, October 26, 1853"


A work by author: Sally Denton

Response to claim: 79 - Brigham's fortification of villages against attack by the Indians was a reversal of Book of Mormon prophecies regarding the Lamanites

The author(s) of American Massacre make(s) the following claim:

The author claims that Brigham's fortification of villages against attack by the Indians was a reversal of Book of Mormon prophecies regarding the Lamanites.

Author's sources: No source provided, although the author dates this to July 21, 1853.

FAIR's Response

Response to claim: 90 - The author claims that Latter-day Saint elders were "in the habit of confiscating at will younger wives of less ranking members of the church"

The author(s) of American Massacre make(s) the following claim:

The author claims that Latter-day Saint elders were "in the habit of confiscating at will younger wives of less ranking members of the church."

Author's sources: *No source provided.

FAIR's Response

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Claim
In the Gunnison death, the Mormons are claimed to have defamed the victims while blaming the Indians.

Author's source(s)

  • No source provided.

Response

  • Despite anti-Mormon polemic to the contrary, Gunnison's death was the fault of an Indian attack.
  • For a detailed response, see: Gunnison's death