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Category Archives: Joseph Smith
To Hell with My Friends
In studying Revelation chapter 14 recently I have taken some time to think about the contrast between heaven and hell. John’s vision presents a heaven filled with a multitude of redeemed people—together. They are portrayed as resting from their labors, … Continue reading
Nauvoo Women: An Overlooked History of the Mormon Relief Society
This year (2011) Mormon ladies have been learning about the history of the Church’s Relief Society, said to be “the Lord’s organization for woman.” Julie B. Beck, the Relief Society general president wrote that “understanding our history is not only … Continue reading
Posted in Early Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Mormon History, Nauvoo, Polygamy Tagged Joseph Smith, Julie B. Beck, Nauvoo, Polygamy, Relief Society 59 Comments
Joseph Smith as a Sexual Predator
The downloadable file for this video is available here. I encourage you to repost it elsewhere on YouTube, Facebook, etc. Referenced article here. See also: WivesOfJosephSmith.org Amorous Advances by the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith and Polygamy
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The Death of the Mormon Prophet
On June 27, 1844 Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet was shot and killed while imprisoned at Carthage Jail in Illinois. Bill McKeever explains the greater historical context of this event in “The Untold Story of the Death of Joseph Smith.”
The Dark Side of a Dark Doctrine
The Canadian Supreme Court (British Columbia) is currently hearing a case on the constitutionality of Canada’s polygamy laws. On December 2 (2010) the court heard testimony from Utah clinical psychologist Dr. Lawrence Beall, who described the “dark side” of polygamy … Continue reading
Posted in Early Mormonism, Fundamentalist Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Polygamy Tagged Fundamentalists, Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Polygamy 51 Comments
Elizabeth Smart a Victim of Mormonism?
The trial of ex-Mormon-turned-Prophet Brian David Mitchell is well underway, and garnering attention outside of the US. Mitchell, you may recall, abducted 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart in 2002, insisting that she was to become his second (plural) wife. Mitchell and his … Continue reading
Posted in Early Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Polygamy Tagged Brian David Mitchell, Elizabeth Smart, Joseph Smith, Polygamy 25 Comments
Post-Mortal Appearances of Joseph Smith
JT Hillman wrote a letter to the editor of Louisiana’s towntalk.com. In an effort to point people to Christ, JT wrote (in part), “I read in The Town Talk, some dear person was thanking St. Jude. St. Jude cannot help … Continue reading
The Priesthood of Joseph Smith
LDS History of the Church Vol. 4 (pp 571-81) includes an editorial Joseph Smith, Jr. submitted to the Times and Seasons newspaper. “Try the Spirits” was written in response to “occurrences that [had] transpired amongst” his congregation. In the article, … Continue reading
Joseph Smith’s Death Not Inherently Significant?
As part of a discussion here at Mormon Coffee about Joseph Smith’s alleged “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter” comment, one of our Mormon commenters wrote, “Joseph Smith never claimed that his blood would atone for sins, … Continue reading
“Imminent Martyrdom”
At the October 2009 General Conference LDS Apostle Jeffrey Holland gave a talk titled, “Safety for the Soul.” This talk has been closely examined and critiqued in a series of videos posted by FlackerMan on You Tube. In video #2 … Continue reading