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	|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.		|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.
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	|summary=Has the church "whitewashed" some of the information about its origins to appear more palatable to members and investigators?		|summary=Has the church "whitewashed" some of the information about its origins to appear more palatable to members and investigators?
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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.
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	|summary=It is claimed that the Church's manual, ''The Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young'', attempts to "hide history" by portraying Brigham Young (a well-known polygamist) as having only one wife.		|summary=It is claimed that the Church's manual, ''The Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young'', attempts to "hide history" by portraying Brigham Young (a well-known polygamist) as having only one wife.
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	|link=Mormonism and history/Censorship and revision/LDS histories over many years omit plural marriage		|link=Mormonism and history/Censorship and revision/LDS histories over many years omit plural marriage
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	|summary=Some claim that LDS histories have a long history of omitting mention of plural marriage as a cause for the Saints' troubles in Illinois.		|summary=Some claim that LDS histories have a long history of omitting mention of plural marriage as a cause for the Saints' troubles in Illinois.
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	|link=Mormonism and history/Censorship and revision/Sidney Rigdon trial in Times and Seasons versus History of the Church		|link=Mormonism and history/Censorship and revision/Sidney Rigdon trial in Times and Seasons versus History of the Church
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	|summary=It is claimed that the account of Sidney Rigdon's 'trial' recorded in the Times and Seasons differs markedly from the version available in the History of the Church. They claim that this demonstrates the Church's tendency to "rewrite" history after the fact.		|summary=It is claimed that the account of Sidney Rigdon's 'trial' recorded in the Times and Seasons differs markedly from the version available in the History of the Church. They claim that this demonstrates the Church's tendency to "rewrite" history after the fact.
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	|summary=Some have claimed that the Church's desire to hide its historical plural marriage is exemplified by Wilford Woodruff's criticism of assistant Church Historian Andrew Jenson's decision to publish the names of those who were married to Joseph Smith.		|summary=Some have claimed that the Church's desire to hide its historical plural marriage is exemplified by Wilford Woodruff's criticism of assistant Church Historian Andrew Jenson's decision to publish the names of those who were married to Joseph Smith.
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	|summary=Quite a few items that some claim were hidden by the Church were actually published in Church magazines such as the ''New Era'', the ''Ensign'' and the ''Friend''.		|summary=Quite a few items that some claim were hidden by the Church were actually published in Church magazines such as the ''New Era'', the ''Ensign'' and the ''Friend''.
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	|link=Mormonism and history/Censorship and revision/Ronald E. Poelman in 1984		|link=Mormonism and history/Censorship and revision/Ronald E. Poelman in 1984
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	|summary=Elder Poleman's 1984 conference talk was edited after delivery and re-recorded with a cough track. What can you tell me about this?		|summary=Elder Poleman's 1984 conference talk was edited after delivery and re-recorded with a cough track. What can you tell me about this?
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	|link=Revelation after Joseph Smith/Oliver Cowdery/Orson Hyde promise		|link=Revelation after Joseph Smith/Oliver Cowdery/Orson Hyde promise
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	|summary=Is the ordination blessing given to Orson Hyde an example of false prophecy? Was Hyde's blessing altered in the ''History of the Church'' for propaganda reasons?		|summary=Is the ordination blessing given to Orson Hyde an example of false prophecy? Was Hyde's blessing altered in the ''History of the Church'' for propaganda reasons?
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	|summary=Did Brigham Young attempt to suppress and destroy all copies of Lucy Mack Smith's Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith because it contained information which would embarrass the Church? It is claimed that Brigham Young inserted the reference to Joseph Smith's First Vision into Lucy's book. Critics also try to prove that the silence of Joseph's mother and siblings in her history prove that the First Vision did not take place, and is a later fabrication by Joseph, and not well known to the early members of the church.		|summary=Did Brigham Young attempt to suppress and destroy all copies of Lucy Mack Smith's Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith because it contained information which would embarrass the Church? It is claimed that Brigham Young inserted the reference to Joseph Smith's First Vision into Lucy's book. Critics also try to prove that the silence of Joseph's mother and siblings in her history prove that the First Vision did not take place, and is a later fabrication by Joseph, and not well known to the early members of the church.
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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.

Has the Church "whitewashed" its history?

Summary: Has the church "whitewashed" some of the information about its origins to appear more palatable to members and investigators?

Church art and historical accuracy

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.

Does the Church excommunicate scholars who publish historical information?

Summary: Some claim that the Church excommunicates or disfellowships scholars who publish historical information that is embarrassing to Church leaders. It is often claimed, despite the fact that these disciplinary actions are carried out by local leaders, that they are in reality instigated by general authorities. It is also claimed that the Church is silencing honest people for telling the truth.

Brigham Young manual hides the truth about polygamy

Summary: It is claimed that the Church's manual, The Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, attempts to "hide history" by portraying Brigham Young (a well-known polygamist) as having only one wife.

LDS histories over many years omit plural marriage

Summary: Some claim that LDS histories have a long history of omitting mention of plural marriage as a cause for the Saints' troubles in Illinois.

Sidney Rigdon trial in Times and Seasons versus History of the Church

Summary: It is claimed that the account of Sidney Rigdon's 'trial' recorded in the Times and Seasons differs markedly from the version available in the History of the Church. They claim that this demonstrates the Church's tendency to "rewrite" history after the fact.

Wilford Woodruff criticizes publication of polygamists

Summary: Some have claimed that the Church's desire to hide its historical plural marriage is exemplified by Wilford Woodruff's criticism of assistant Church Historian Andrew Jenson's decision to publish the names of those who were married to Joseph Smith.

Hiding the facts in plain sight using Church publications

Summary: Quite a few items that some claim were hidden by the Church were actually published in Church magazines such as the New Era, the Ensign and the Friend.

Ronald E. Poleman's 1984 conference address

Summary: Elder Poleman's 1984 conference talk was edited after delivery and re-recorded with a cough track. What can you tell me about this?

Orson Hyde's blessing altered in the History of the Church?

Summary: Is the ordination blessing given to Orson Hyde an example of false prophecy? Was Hyde's blessing altered in the History of the Church for propaganda reasons?

Brigham Young destroys Lucy Mack Smith's history of Joseph?

Summary: Did Brigham Young attempt to suppress and destroy all copies of Lucy Mack Smith's Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith because it contained information which would embarrass the Church? It is claimed that Brigham Young inserted the reference to Joseph Smith's First Vision into Lucy's book. Critics also try to prove that the silence of Joseph's mother and siblings in her history prove that the First Vision did not take place, and is a later fabrication by Joseph, and not well known to the early members of the church.

Lucy Mack Smith letter about First Vision suppressed?

Summary: The Prophet's mother—Lucy Mack Smith—wrote a letter in 1831 which indicates that her son's First Vision consisted of seeing an "angel" instead of Deity. This documentary evidence demonstrates that the Prophet's story evolved over time; his claim to have seen God was a relatively late addition to his story.