This is an index of claims made in this work with links to corresponding responses within the FAIRwiki.
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| 29 | John Taylor said that we are not ashamed of polygamy. | Joseph Smith and polygamy |
- Life of John Taylor p. 255
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| 29 | Brigham Young said the the only men who become gods are those who enter into polygamy. | The only men who become gods are those that practice polygamy? |
- Journal of Discourses 11:269
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| 29 | Bruce R. McConkie said that plural marriage is not essential to salvation or exaltation. | Polygamy a requirement for exaltation |
- Mormon Doctrine (1958) p. 523.
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| 31 | Joseph Smith drank beer despite having received the Word of Wisdom. | Word of Wisdom |
- Millennial Star 23:720
- History of the Church 6:424
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| 33 | Joseph encouraged others to break the Word of Wisdom by drinking whiskey | Word of Wisdom |
- Millennial Star 21:283
- History of the Church 5:450
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| 33 | Joseph asked for a pipe and tobacco to settle Willard Richards' stomach. | Word of Wisdom |
- Millennial Star 24:471
- History of the Church 6:614
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| 34 | Brigham Young ordered the destruction of Lucy Mack Smith's history Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith published by Orson Pratt in 1853. | Censorship and revision of LDS history |
- Millennial Star 27:657-58
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| 67-70 | Joseph Smith was convicted of "glass looking" in 1826 | Joseph Smith's 1826 glasslooking trial
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| 72 | Hugh Nibley is claimed to have said that ""...if this court record is authentic it is the most damning evidence in existence against Joseph Smith," and that ""the most devastating blow to Smith ever delivered." | Joseph Smith's 1826 glasslooking trial |
- Nibley, The Myth Makers, p. 142
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| 75 | Joseph Smith was "deeply involved in money-digging" during the years that he was preparing to received the gold plates. | Joseph Smith and money digging [needs work]
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| 77 | Martin Harris reported stories of treasures "sinking into the earth," and other "strange sights." | Joseph Smith and money digging |
- An interview with Martin Harris, published in Tiffany's Monthly, 1859, p.165
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| 78-79 | Joseph found a seer stone while helping to dig a well. | The Hurlbut affidavits—Willard Chase |
- Comprehensive History of the Church 1:129;
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| 79 | Joseph said that the angel told him to "quit the company of the money-diggers." | Joseph Smith and money digging |
- Tiffany's Monthly, 1859, pp. 163-164, 167, 169
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| 80 | Joseph fastened two of his seer stones together to make his "Urim and Thummin." | Book of Mormon translation method
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| 80 | Joseph's father-in-law Isaac Hale claimed that Jospeh's occupation was "pretending to see by means of a stone placed in his hat." | The Hurlbut affidavits—Isaac Hale |
- Affidavit of Isaac Hale, as printed in the Susquehanna Register, May 1, 1834
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| 82 | The seer stone is sometimes called the "Urim and Thummin" | Joseph Smith and seer stones |
- Mormon Doctrine, 1966, p. 818
- Doctrines of Salvation 3:225
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| 83 | Mormon apologists have difficulty explaining Joseph's use of seer stones. | Mormon apologists explain Joseph's use of seer stones
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| 83 | Mormons aren't sure how to deal with Joseph Smith's "peeping" activities. | Joseph Smith and seer stones
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| 84 | The plates didn't even have to be present while Joseph was translating. | Book of Mormon translation method
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| 84 | Joseph Smith originally wanted to obtain the plates in order to get rich, and he was rebuked by the angel.
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| 86 | Joseph attempted to "cover up" Oliver Cowdery's work with a divining rod by changing a revelation. | Joseph Smith and the occult—Working with the rod |
- Book of Commandments 7:3; D&C 8:6-7
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| 87 | Joseph went to Salem, Massachusetts to look for money hidden in a cellar. | Joseph Smith's "treasure hunting" trip to Salem |
- D&C 111:1-2, 4, 9, 10
- Comprehensive History of the Church 1:412
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| 89 | Joseph Smith had a "Jupiter Talisman" in his possession at the time of his death. | Joseph Smith and Jupiter talisman
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| 94 | Brigham Young claimed that some of the Book of Mormon witnesses doubted that they had ever seen an angel. | Book of Mormon witnesses—Recant |
- Journal of Discourses 7:164
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| 94 | Oliver Cowdery may have had doubts about his testimony. | Book of Mormon witnesses—Recant |
- Times and Seasons 1841 vol. 2, p.482
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| 96 | The witnesses to the Book of Mormon were "very gullible" | Book of Mormon witnesses—Character
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| 97 | David Whitmer said that God told him to separate himself from among the Latter Day Saints. | Book of Mormon witnesses—David Whitmer told to leave |
- An Address to All Believers in Christ, pp. 27-28
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| 99-100 | Some of the Book of Mormon witnesses later followed James Strang. | James Strang
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| 103 | Martin Harris changed his religion thirteen times. | Book of Mormon witnesses—Character
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| 108 | Martin Harris said that he saw the plates with his "spiritual eyes" | "Eye of Faith"/"Spiritual Eye" statements by Martin Harris
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| 108 | David Whitmer said that he "handled the plates," but that he "did not touch nor handle the plates." | |
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| 108 | Martin Harris said that the eight witnesses never saw the plates. | Book of Mormon witnesses—Recant |
- Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Winter, 1972, pp. 83-84
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| 111 | Material from the Presbyterian "Westminster Confession" is "probably" the source for Alma 40. | Was Alma 40 derived from material contained in The Westminster Confession? |
- Westminster Confession; Alma 40
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| 114 | Joseph copied the name "Nephi" from the Apocrypha. | Book of Mormon plagiarism accusations—Apocrypha
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| 115 | The story of Moses leading the children of Israel out of Egypt was a source for the book of 1 Nephi. | Book of Mormon plagiarized from the Bible
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| 115 | The Book of Mormon quotes Malachi many years before it was written. | Book of Mormon plagiarized from the Bible [needs work] |
- Malachi 4:1
- 1 Nephi 22:15
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| 116 | The story of Lazarus being raised from the dead is a source for the story of Ammon. | Book of Mormon plagiarized from the Bible
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| 118 | The story of Alma was taken from the story of Paul. | Book of Mormon plagiarized from the Bible
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| 119 | The Book of Mormon contains material found in the New Testament. | Book of Mormon anachronisms/New Testament text [needs work]
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| 122 | In the Book of Mormon, Jesus quotes a paraphrase of Moses' words found in Acts 3:22-26. | Book of Mormon anachronisms/New Testament text [needs work]
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| 123 | The Greek terms "Alpha" and "Omega" appear in the Book of Mormon. | Book of Mormon anachronisms/Greek words
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| 124 | The Book of Mormon contains the Greek name Timothy. | Book of Mormon anachronisms—Names—Timothy
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| 125 | Joseph Smith's mother said that he used to entertain them with stories about the ancient inhabitants of the American continent before he translated the Book of Mormon. | Joseph Smith's "amusing recitals" of ancient American inhabitants |
- History of Joseph Smith by His Mother, 1954 ed., p.83
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| 127 | B.H. Roberts concluded that the book View of the Hebrews could have provided a structural foundation for the Book of Mormon. | Book of Mormon and View of the Hebrews
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| 127 | B.H. Roberts listed a number of parallels between View of the Hebrews and the Book of Mormon. | Book of Mormon and View of the Hebrews—Examples of parallels and differences
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| 128 | The Book of Mormon may have used Josiah Priest's book The Wonders of Nature as a source. | Book of Mormon plagiarism accusations—The Wonders of Nature [needs work]
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| 128-129 | The Book of Mormon contains changes that altered the original meaning of the text. | Book of Mormon textual changes
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| 132 | It was claimed that the during the translation process that the proper spelling of words was given by the Lord. | Book of Mormon translation method
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| 133 | Members of the Church have claimed that the Smithsonian uses the Book of Mormon in archaeological research. | Smithsonian statement on Book of Mormon archaeology
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| 139 | Some Mormon archaeologists have begin to "face the truth" regarding Book of Mormon archeology by declaring that it is a "myth." | Book of Mormon archaeology |
- Dee Green, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Summer 1969, pp.76-78
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| 141-142 | Lehi would never have written using an Egyptian language. Jewish scriptures could not have been written in Egyptian. | Book of Mormon anachronisms—Reformed Egyptian
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| 144 | None of the characters on the Anthon transcript bear any resemblance to known hieroglypics found in the New World. | Anthon transcript
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| 149 | Oliver Cowdery's 1834 attempt at writing a history of the Church ignored the First Vision. | Oliver Cowdery not aware of First Vision in 1834-35 |
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| 149 | In 1832 Joseph had a revelation that said that a man could not see God without the priesthood. | D&C 84 says God not seen without priesthood |
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| 150 | There were no references to the First Vision in the 1830s. | No reference to First Vision in 1830s publications?
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| 152 | Joseph's 1832 account mentions that he was in the 16th year of his age rather than the 15th. | Different age provided in the 1832 text
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| 154 | The 1832 account only mentions one personage. | Only one Personage appears in the 1832 account
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| 156 | The personages in the 1835 version are not explicitly identified as God the Father and Jesus Christ. | The "Angels" of the 1835 account |
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| 157 | The 1835 account talks about a visitation of angels instead of the Father and Son. | The "Angels" of the 1835 account |
- Deseret News, vol. 2, no.15, May 29, 1852; History of the Church 11:312
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| 159 | Joseph's claim of seeing the Father and the Son was not unique.
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| 160 | Oliver Cowdery's 1834 history in the Messenger and Advocate did not mention the First Vision. | Oliver Cowdery not aware of First Vision in 1834-35 |
- Latter Day Saint's Messenger and Advocate 1:42, Feb.1835.
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| 162 | "Mormon apologists are beginning to retreat from the idea that God the Father appeared to Joseph Smith" | First Vision accounts |
- This is a very incorrect assumption on the part of the authors.
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| 162-163 | The Book of Mormon teaches that there is only one God. | |
- Mosiah 15:1, 2, 5
- Ether 3:14
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| 164 | Brigham Young denied that the Lord came to Joseph Smith in the First Vision. | Brigham Young said the Lord didn't appear |
- Journal of Discourses, vol. 2, p.171
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| 164 | John Taylor claimed that an angel appeared during the First Vision. | John Taylor's understanding of the First Vision |
- Journal of Discourses, vol. 20, p.167
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| 164 | George A. Smith claimed that an angel appeared during the First Vision. | George A. Smith said First Vision was an "angel" |
- Journal of Discourses, vol. 12, pp.333-34
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| 166-171 | There was no revival in the area where Joseph Smith lived in 1820. | Religious revivals in 1820
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| 172 | The Book of Mormon teaches that God is a spirit. | God is a Spirit [needs work]
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| 173 | The Book of Moses says that God created the earth, but the Book of Abraham says that "the Gods" created the earth. | Polytheism [needs work]
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| 177 | God is "just an exalted man." | Deification of man
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| 178 | There is a "Heavenly Mother." | Heavenly Mother
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| 180 | Jesus Christ was conceived through a physical act rather than by the power of the Holy Ghost. | Jesus Christ's conception
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| 183 | 1 Nephi 13:40 was changed from "Christ is the Eternal Father" to "the Lamb of God is the Eternal Father and the Savior of the world." | Book of Mormon textual changes—Significant changes |
- Book of Mormon, 1830 edition, p. 32
- 1 Nephi 13:40.
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| 183 | 1 Nephi 11:18 was changed from "the mother of God" to "the mother of the Son of God" | Book of Mormon textual changes—Significant changes |
- Book of Mormon, 1830 edition, p. 25
- 1 Nephi 11:18
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| 183 | 1 Nephi 11:21 was changed from "the Lamb of God, yea, even the Eternal Father" to "the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father." | Book of Mormon textual changes—Significant changes |
- Book of Mormon, 1830 edition, p. 26
- 1 Nephi 11:21
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| 183 | 1 Nephi 11:32 was changed from "the Everlasting God" to "the Son of the everlasting God." | Book of Mormon textual changes—Significant changes |
- Book of Mormon, 1830 edition, p. 26
- 1 Nephi 11:32
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| 185 | The Lectures on Faith state that God is a spirit. | Lecture 5 teaches the Father is "a personage of spirit"
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| 185 | The Lectures on Faith were removed from the Doctrine and Covenants. | Lectures on Faith removed from Doctrine and Covenants
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| 187 | The Book of Mormon teaches that God is "unchangable," but LDS leaders taught otherwise. | Unchanging Nature of God
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| 188 | The Lectures on Faith indicate that there are only two personages in the Godhead, and that their mind is the Holy Spirit. | Lecture 5 teaches the Father is "a personage of spirit"
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| 190 | LDS leaders can't explain why the Holy Ghost should be denied a body since the Father has one. | Identity of the Holy Ghost [needs work]
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| 190 | The Holy Ghost can't be a God since he doesn't have a body. | Identity of the Holy Ghost [needs work]
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| 192-193 | Mormons consider the fall of Adam a fortunate event. | Original sin |
- Doctrines of Salvation 1:114-115
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| 193-195 | Brigham Young preached that Adam was our God. | Adam-God |
- Journal of Discourses 1:50-51
- Journal of Discourses 5:331
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| 196 | Brigham continued to teach Adam-God. | Adam-God |
- Deseret News, June 18, 1873.
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| 198 | Adam was not created of the dust of this earth. | Adam-God
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| 198-199 | Brigham taught that Adam is the only god that we should worship. | Adam-God |
- Journal of Discourses 1:50
- Women of Mormondom, p. 196"
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| 199 | Brigham taught that Adam was the father of our spirits. | Adam-God |
- Women of Mormondom, p. 180
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| 199 | Brigham taught that Adam was the father of Jesus Christ. | Adam-God |
- Journal of Discourses 1:50-51
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| 207 | A revelation on plural marriage given in 1831 was "suppressed" which said that the Indians would become "white and delightsome" though intermarriage with the Mormons. | Native Americans to become "white and delightsome" through polygamous marriage? |
- Letter from W. W. Phelps to Brigham Young. August 12, 1861
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| 220 | Polygamy is forbidden by the Book of Mormon | Book of Mormon condemns polygamy
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| 220-221 | Joseph F. Smith said that the Book of Mormon forbid polygamy. | Book of Mormon condemns polygamy [needs work] |
- Reed Smoot Case, vol. 1, p.480
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| 221 | Orson Pratt said that the Book of Mormon condemned polygamy. | Book of Mormon condemns polygamy |
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| 222 | Joseph took wives without his first wife's consent. | Joseph Smith and polygamy
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| 226 | Heber C. Kimball remarked on the "great sorrow" of plural marriage. | Did early Church leaders speak of plural marriage difficulties? [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 4:178
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| 226 | Brigham Young spoke of the "problems" of plural marriage. | Did early Church leaders speak of plural marriage difficulties? [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 9:195
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| 231 | Joseph had between 27 to "sixty or more" wives. | Joseph Smith and polygamy |
- Andrew Jensen, Historical Record, pp.233, 234
- No Man Knows My History, pp.434-65
- Western Humanities Review, vol. 10, pp.232-33
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| 231 | There is a rumor that Emma beat Eliza Snow with a broomstick and caused her to fall down the stairs, preventing her from having Joseph's child. | Joseph Smith and polygamy—Children of polygamous marriages—Snow |
- Mormon Portraits, by Dr. W. Wyl, 1886, pp.57-58
- Intimate Disciple, a Portrait of Willard Richards, 1957, p.407
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| 232 | Joseph was sealed to a large number of women after his death. | Joseph Smith and polygamy |
- Joseph Smith and Polygamy, p.47
- Widtsoe, Evidences and Reconciliations, Single Volume Edition, 1960, pp.342-43
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| 233 | Brigham Young had "fifty or sixty" wives, and boasted of his ability to obtain more. | Brigham Young and polygamy |
- Journal of Discourses 6:180-81
- Journal of Discourses 8:178
- Journal of Discourses 5:210
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| 239-240 | Some women who were associated with Joseph claimed that they did not know who the father of their children were. | Joseph Smith and polygamy/Children of polygamous marriages |
- Wife No. 19, 1876, pp.70-71
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| 258 | Brigham Young said that the "only men who become Gods, even the Sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy." | The only men who become gods are those that practice polygamy? |
- Journal of Discourses 11:269
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| 289 | Modern Church leaders teach that polygamy is not essential for exaltation. | The only men who become gods are those that practice polygamy? |
- Mormon Doctrine, 1958, p.523
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| 291-293 | It was taught that the denial of priesthoods to blacks was due to some behavior in the pre-existence. | Blacks and the priesthood/Pre-existence |
- Alma 3:6
- Race Problems—As They Affect The Church, Address by Mark E. Petersen at the Convention of Teachers of Religion on the College Level, delivered at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, August 27, 1954"
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| 294 | Negroes were said to be the descendants of Cain. | Blacks and the priesthood/Origin of the priesthood ban |
- History of the Church 4:501
- Mormon Doctrine, 1958. p.102
- Journal of Discourses 7:290
- Mormon Doctrine, 1958, p.477
- Journal of Discourses 22:304
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| 296 | Brigham Young said the the penalty for marrying a black person was "death." | Brigham Young on race mixing |
- Journal of Discourses 10:110
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| 365 | The Bible has secondary status in the Mormon Church. | Bible basics—The Holy Bible |
- Heber C. Snell, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Spring 1967, pp.56-57
- David Bitton, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Autumn 1966, p.113
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| 365 | Joseph Smith taught that the Bible contains errors. | Biblical inerrancy |
- Pearl of Great Price, p.59
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| 365 | Thomas Paine's book The Age of Reason influenced early Church leaders to criticize the Bible, and to question its translation. | |
- Thomas Paine, The Age of Reason, p.189
- The Age of Reason, p.32
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| 366-367 | Orson Pratt attacked the accuracy of the Bible. | Biblical inerrancy |
- Orson Pratt's Works, "The Bible Alone An Insufficient Guide," pp.44-47
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| 371 | The Dead Sea Scrolls "present serious problems" for the Book of Mormon and the Joseph Smith "Inspired Version" of the Bible. | Joseph Smith Translation and the Book of Mormon
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| 371 | The "Isaiah scroll" is "proved to be word for word identical with our standard Hebrew Bible in more than 95 per cent of the text." | Biblical inerrancy—Old Testament |
- Gleason D. Archer, A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, p.19
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| 372-373 | The "Isaiah scroll" should have caused "a great deal of joy" among Mormon scholars, but did not because it is not "filled with evidence to support the text of Isaiah in the Book of Mormon." | Joseph Smith Translation as a restoration of the original Bible text |
- Courage, vol. 1, no. 1, September 1970, p.20
- Sidney B. Sperry, Progress in Archaeology, pp.52-54"
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| 383 | The "Inspired Version" of the Bible has been a "source of much embarassment" for leaders of the Church. | Joseph Smith Translation as the Church's official Bible |
- Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 3:116
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| 383 | The Church would never ""allow [the Inspired Version of the Bible] to be printed because it would tend to embarrass the church and to show that Joseph Smith was not a prophet of God." | Joseph Smith Translation as the Church's official Bible
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| 385 | The contents of the "Inspired Version" of the Bible contradict doctrines taught by the Mormon church. | Joseph Smith Translation as the Church's official Bible
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| 398 | Mormon leaders claim that "Joseph Smith's" 'History of the Church' is the "most accurate history in all the world." | Authorship of History of the Church |
- Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 2, p.199
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| 400-401 | The History of the Church was not written by Joseph Smith himself. Many instances in original documents which referred to Joseph in the third person were changed to first person to make it appear as if Joseph wrote them. | Authorship of History of the Church
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| 403-404 | Much of the History of the Church was completed after Joseph Smith's death. This means that Joseph Smith's history is not "authentic." | Authorship of History of the Church |
- Brigham Young University Studies, Summer 1971, pp.466, 469, 470, 472
- Letter from George A. Smith to Woodruff, April 21, 1856, as cited in Brigham Young University Studies, Summer 1971, pp.470-72"
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| 408 | The angel that gave Joseph Smith the plates was originally identified as "Nephi" rather than "Moroni." History of the Church changed it to "Moroni." | Nephi or Moroni |
- Times and Seasons, vol. 3, p.753
- History of the Church, vol. 1, p.11
- Millennial Star, vol. 3, p.53
- 1851 edition of the Pearl of Great Price
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| 415 | Most of Joseph Smith's history was written by his scribes and modified to read as if it were written in the first person, therefore this history must be a forgery. | Authorship of History of the Church |
- Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Winter 1972, p.76
- Paul R. Cheesman, An Analysis Of The Kinderhook Plates, March, 1970, Brigham Young University Library
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| 417 | Joseph Smith gave many false prophecies. | Joseph Smith prophesies
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| 417 | Joseph Smith received a false revelation to go to Canada and sell the Book of Mormon copyright. | Did Joseph Smith attempt to sell the Book of Mormon copyright? |
- David Whitmer, An Address To All Believers In Christ, 1887, pp.30-31
- B.H. Roberts, A Comprehensive History of the Church, vol. 1, p.165"
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| 418-419 | In 1835 Joseph Smith prophesied that the Lord would come in "fifty-six years," or when Joseph was 85 years old. | Joseph Smith prophesied the Second Coming to be in 1890 |
- History of the Church 5:336
- Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Autumn 1966, p.76
- Daily journal of Abraham H. Cannon, October 14, 1886, BYU Library
- History of the Church 2:188
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| 420-421 | Joseph prophesied that a temple in Missouri would be built "in this generation." | Independence temple to be built "in this generation" |
- Doctrine and Covenants 84:2-5, 31
- George A. Smith, Journal of Discourses 10:344
- Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses 13:138, 362; 14:275; 17:111, 292
- Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Autumn 1966, p.74"
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| 424 | Joseph's "Civil War prophecy" could have been deduced from the news at the time. | Joseph Smith prophesies/Civil War prophecy [needs work] |
- The Evening and the Morning Star, vol. 1, issue 8
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| 448 | No man can enter the Celestial Kingdom without Joseph Smith's consent. | Joseph Smith's status in LDS belief |
- Journal of Discourses 7:289
- Journal of Discourses 3:212
- Journal of Discourses 8:176"
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| 448 | Joseph Smith would be looked upon as a god. | Joseph Smith's status in LDS belief |
- Journal of Discourses 5:88
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| 450 | Church members elevate Joseph Smith almost to the level of Jesus Christ. | Joseph Smith's status in LDS belief |
- Tiffany's Monthly in 1859, p.170
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| 451-452 | Joseph Smith liked to fight? | Personal failings of Joseph Smith |
- History of the Church 5:316, 524, 531
- Journal of Discourses 8:317-18
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| 456-457 | Joseph Smith was ordained "King on earth" by the Council of Fifty. | The Council of Fifty |
- Klaus J. Hansen, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Summer 1966, page 104
- Brigham Young University Studies, Winter 1968, pp.212-13
- Brodie, No Man Knows My History, p. 356.
- Kenneth W. Godfrey, Causes of Mormon Non-Mormon Conflict in Hancock County, Illinois, 1839-1846, Ph.D. dissertation, BYU, 1967, pp.63-65"
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| 458 | Joseph Smith ran for president because he thought that he could win and rule as king over the United States. | Joseph Smith and politics | Hansen, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Autumn 1966, p.67
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| 460 | Joseph Smith felt that he was "almost equal with God" and that God was his "right hand man." | |
- History of the Church 5:289, 467; 6:78, 408-409
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| 460 | Joseph boasted that he was the only one who kept a whole church together. | Did Joseph Smith 'boast' of keeping the Church intact |
- History of the Church 6:408-409
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| 462-463 | The destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor was illegal. | Nauvoo Expositor |
- History of the Church, vol. 6, p.xxxviii
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| 465 | Joseph fought his attackers at Carthage using a six-shooter. | Joseph Smith as a martyr
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| 468 | The admonition not to eat meat is mostly ignored by the Church. | Word of Wisdom/Eat meat sparingly [needs work] |
- John J. Stewart, Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, p.90
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| 469 | Joseph Fielding Smith said that drinking tea can bar a person from the Celestial Kingdom. | Word of Wisdom/Tea [needs work] |
- Doctrines of Salvation 2:16
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| 469-470 | Church members feel that Joseph "carefully observed" the Word of Wisdom. Joseph wouldn't be able to get a temple recommend today. | Word of Wisdom |
- John J. Stewart, Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, p.90
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| 470 | Joseph sometimes drank wine. | Word of Wisdom |
- History of the Church 2:369
- History of the Church 6:616"
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| 470 | Joseph smoked a cigar. | Word of Wisdom |
- "Joseph Smith As An Administrator," M.A. thesis, Brigham Young University, May 1969, p.161
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| 474 | Brigham Young chewed tobacco for many years. | Brigham Young and tobacco [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses, vol. 12, p.404 (incorrect page - should be page 29)
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| 475 | Brigham built a whisky distillery. | Brigham Young's whisky distillery [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses, 10:206
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| 484 | The Book of Mormon teaches that you should bless those that curse you, but the D&C says that you should curse your enemies. | Cursing of enemies [needs work] |
- 3 Nephi 12:43-44
- Romans 12:14
- Doctrine and Covenants, 103:24-25"
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| 484-485 | Cursing of enemies was carried out in the Kirtland Temple. | Cursing of enemies [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 2:216
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| 485 | George A. Smith prayed that the Lord would kill the mob. | Cursing of enemies [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 5:107
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| 486 | Heber C. Kimball cursed the President of the United States. | Cursing of enemies [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 5:32
- Journal of Discourses 5:133
- Journal of Discourses 5:95
- Journal of Discourses 6:38
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| 488 | Joseph Smith taught animal sacrifice. | |
- History of the Church 4:211
- History of the Church 4:211
- Doctrines of Salvation 3:94
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| 490-491 | Brigham Young advocated blood atonement. | Blood atonement |
- Journal of Discourses 4:53-54
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| 491-492 | Jedediah Grant advocated blood atonement. | Blood atonement |
- Journal of Discourses 4:49-50
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| 493 | Murder was worthy of death. | Blood atonement |
- History of the Church 5:296
- Doctrines of Salvation 1:136
- Mormon Doctrine, 1958, p.314"
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| 493 | Adultery and immorality were worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 7:20
- Journal of Discourses 6:38
- Journal of Discourses 7:19
- Journal of Discourses 1:97
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| 493 | Brigham Young said that he would put a javelin through the heart of an adulterous woman. | Blood atonement |
- Journal of Discourses 3:247
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| 496 | Stealing was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Times and Seasons, vol. 4, pp.183-84
- History of the Church 7:597
- Journal of Discourses 1:108-9
- Journal of Discourses 1:73"
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| 496 | Using the name of the Lord in vain was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Journal of Hosea Stout, vol. 2, p.71; p.56 of the typed copy at Utah State Historical Society
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| 496 | Not receiving the Gospel was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 3:226
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| 496 | Marrying and African was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 10:110
- Wilford Woodruff's Journal, January 16,1852
- Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Spring 1973, p.26
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| 498 | Breaking covenants was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Journal of Discourses 4:49-51
- Deseret News, July 27, 1854
- Journal of Discourses 4:375
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| 498-499 | Apostacy was worthy of death. | Blood atonement |
- Journal of Discourses 1:83
- Journal of Discourses 4:219-20
- Journal of Discourses 6:34-35
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| 500 | Lying was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- "Manuscript History of Brigham Young," December 20, 1846
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| 500 | Counterfeiting was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- "Manuscript History of Brigham Young," February 24,1847
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| 500 | Condemning Joseph Smith was worthy of death. | 19th century crimes alleged to be "worthy of death" [needs work] |
- Quest for Empire, p.127
- Daily journal of Abraham H. Cannon,"" December 6, 1889, pp.205-6
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| 501-503 | Blood atonement was "put into practice" in Utah. | Blood atonement |
- Confessions of John D. Lee, 1880, pp.282-83
- Utah Historical Quarterly, January 1958, p.62, note 39
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| 501 | Modern church leaders have confirmed the principle but denied the practice of blood atonement. | Blood atonement |
- Mormon Doctrine, 1958, p.87
- Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 1, pp.133-36
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