Doctrine and Covenants/Criticism

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Doctrine and Covenants

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Criticism of the Doctrine and Covenants

• • Contradiction between Section 132 and Jacob 2—
    Brief Summary: Critics note that D&C 132 speaks favorably about some Old Testament practitioners of plural marriage, while Jacob 2 is negative. Some claim that this discrepancy is a contradiction, suggesting that Joseph Smith's ideas about plural marriage changed, and the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants are not inspired. (Click here for full article)
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  • D&C 84 states that God cannot be seen without priesthood—
    Brief Summary: How could Joseph Smith has seen God the Father and Jesus Christ during the First Vision if he had not yet received the priesthood? (Click here for full article)
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