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Censura e revisão na história da Igreja
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Censura e revisão na história da Igreja
Alguns afirmam que a igreja tem "caiada" algumas das informações sobre suas origens a aparecer mais palatável para os membros e investigadores. Alguns acham que isso é feito intencionalmente para ocultar aspectos negativos da história da igreja. Outros acham que ele é feito para se concentrar na boa, mas que causa problemas para os membros crentes quando se deparam com essas questões fora do currículo da igreja.
Resumo: Has the church "whitewashed" some of the information about its origins to appear more palatable to members and investigators?
Resumo: Ele é reivindicada por alguns que a Igreja conscientemente "mentiras" ou distorce o registro histórico em sua obra, a fim de encobrir o passado, ou para fins de propaganda. Um exemplo comumente usado é a imprecisão de qualquer arte Igreja representando o processo de tradução do Livro de Mórmon.
Resumo: 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.
Resumo: 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.
Resumo: Some claim that LDS histories have a long history of omitting mention of plural marriage as a cause for the Saints' troubles in Illinois.
Resumo: 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.
Resumo: 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.
Resumo: 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.
Resumo: Elder Poleman's 1984 conference talk was edited after delivery and re-recorded with a cough track. What can you tell me about this?
Resumo: 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?
Resumo: 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.
Resumo: 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.
