25: D&C 132: Joseph Smith's Polygamy "Revelation"

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Today’s episode continues the discussion on Polygamy with the (in)famous revelation still canonized in Mormon/LDS scripture as Section 132 of the Doctrine & Covenants. Mike sets up the historical & personal context of the timing of this revelation and the problematic ideas presented in it as coming from God including how God views women, redefining adultery and other moral issues, and the various rules and justifications given by God to practice polygamy.

Mike goes on to show that Joseph admits himself that polygamy is something he wanted, and despite being the receiver of the various specific rules defined by God, he nevertheless proceeds to break every one of them.

Finally, Mike goes over the many apologetics around this section of the Doctrine & Covenants and the problems with most of the arguments attempting to justify the revelation, Joseph’s polygamy, and the resulting polygamy among many of the branches of Mormonism, some continuing to this day.

Special Guest: Elisha Lee

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LDS Discussion Essay on Polygamy

Episode Show Notes

LDS Discussions 6-Part Series on Polygamy:

• Part 1: An Introduction to Mormon Polygamy - 24
• Part 3: Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals Pt 1 – 26
• Part 4: Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals Pt 2 – 27
• Part 5: The Happiness Letter (Joseph Smith’s Proposition to Nancy Rigdon) – 28
• Part 6: Polygamy Apologetics, Spiritual Wifery, etc – 29

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