Tag Archives: Sidney Rigdon

Sidney Rigdon’s July 4th Oration

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

MP3 Originally aired on Viewpoint on Mormonism on July 4, 2012

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Horrific Tragedy in Mormon History

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

In two days, on October 30, 2013, the 175th anniversary of a very dark day in American history will pass mostly unnoticed. On this date in 1838, 18 men and boys were murdered at Haun’s Mill on the western Missouri … Continue reading →

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The “Prime Cause” of 1838 Mormon Troubles in Missouri

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Listen to this edition of Viewpoint on Mormonism as Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss a lesser-known event from Mormon history: Sidney Rigdon’s 1838 July 4th speech. Brigham Young claimed this speech “was the prime cause of [Mormon] troubles in … Continue reading →

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Mormon proselytizing can be tricky

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Deseret News (online) published this cartoon by Arie Van De Graff on Jan 21, 2013. It might come as no surprise that there actually is A Book of Mormons. Written and compiled by Latter-day Saints Richard S. Van Wagoner and … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Know Mormon Church Leaders of the Past?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last month (March 2011) Ensign magazine included a challenge titled “How Well Do You Know Our Church Leaders?” It consisted of 15 details from the lives of the 15 current Prophets, Seers and Revelators of the LDS Church. Readers were … Continue reading →

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