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🧵 Reexamining Joseph Smith: New Perspectives on the Polygamy Narrative Through Recent Research and Discussion

There is a raging debate among Mormon believers right now that has awakened many to reconsider the traditional narrative that Joseph secretly practiced plural marriage. Over the last decade, DNA evidence and the Joseph Smith Papers Project have swayed many believers to think that history has been altered to fit the narrative of the Brighamite faction in Salt Lake City.

New research and ongoing discussions are reshaping the way we view Joseph Smith’s involvement with polygamy. This thread highlights 12 important works that have brought forward new perspectives, challenging long-held assumptions and sparking meaningful debate.

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@BlackBlessedLDS Joseph taught from the parable in a very different way.

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The Parables of Jesus and the Interpretation of the Scriptures

"In reference to the prodigal son, I said it was a subject I had never dwelt upon; that it was understood by many to be one of the intricate subjects of the scriptures; and even the Elders of this Church have preached largely upon it, without having any rule of interpretation. What is the rule of interpretation? Just no interpretation at all. Understand it precisely as it reads. I have a key by which I understand the scriptures. I enquire, what was the question which drew out the answer, or caused Jesus to utter the parable? It is not national; it does not refer to Abraham, Israel or the Gentiles, in a national capacity, as some suppose. To ascertain its meaning, we must dig up the root and ascertain what it was that drew the saying out of Jesus.

While Jesus was teaching the people, all the publicans and sinners drew near to hear Him; “and the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying: This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.” This is the keyword which unlocks the parable of the prodigal son. It was given to answer the murmurings and questions of the Sadducees and Pharisees, who were querying, finding fault, and saying, “How is it that this man as great as He pretends to be, eats with publicans and sinners?” Jesus was not put to it so, but He could have found something to illustrate His subject, if He had designed if for nation or nations; but He did not. It was for men in an individual capacity; and all straining on this point is a bubble. “This man receiveth sinners and eateth with them.”

And he spake this parable unto them–“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them doth not leave the ninety-and-nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety-and-nine just persons which need no repentance.” The hundred sheep represent one hundred Sadducees and Pharisees are in the sheepfold, I have no mission for you; I am sent to look up sheep that are lost; and when I have found them, I will back them up and make joy in heaven.” This represents hunting after a few individuals, or one poor publican, which the Pharisees and Sadducees despised.

He also gave them the parable of the woman and her ten pieces of silver, and how she lost one, and searching diligently, found it again, which gave more joy among the friends and neighbors than the nine which were not lost; like I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety-and-nine just persons that are so righteous; they will be damned anyhow; you cannot save them." - Joseph Smith, TPJS, pp. 276-277 (Jan. 29, 1843.) DHC 5:260-262.

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@Santo_Andyroo @dummkopfe48320 @jaredadairbell Which talk specifically has the revelation? Did they add section 139? I must have missed it. I didn’t hear about a common consent vote.

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Yeah I'm scratching my head a bit. I thought we were going big to compete with OKC and SA. Now we're giving up our 7'2" rim protector? We're praising the deal because we got a bunch of picks. Picks won't play any basketball next year. On paper this is a great deal, but basketball is played on the court. At what point do we just build a team?

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@chitownavery Oooh scary. The Jazz and Bulls play a whopping 2 times a year. 20 games in the next decade. Big whoop.

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@sydala Nah, the Human Highlight Film is.

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@Salt_n_Smoke Or did he lie?

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🧵 Reexamining Joseph Smith: New Perspectives on the Polygamy Narrative Through Recent Research and Discussion

There is a raging debate among Mormon believers right now that has awakened many to reconsider the traditional narrative that Joseph secretly practiced plural marriage. Over the last decade, DNA evidence and the Joseph Smith Papers Project have swayed many believers to think that history has been altered to fit the narrative of the Brighamite faction in Salt Lake City.

New research and ongoing discussions are reshaping the way we view Joseph Smith’s involvement with polygamy. This thread highlights 12 important works that have brought forward new perspectives, challenging long-held assumptions and sparking meaningful debate.

🔖 Be sure to bookmark this thread for future updates…

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@Grownded This is one of the better articles on who the peoples in the dream represent. Not who you probably think it is. https://t.co/8lD29oeV8A

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@Manhattva Who would drink coffee or tea at 140-150° F? So silly.

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@claudeai The only thing slowing a person down is vocabulary. Learn the lingo and you can create almost anything.

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@fidopatch @ccbrchris @RileyRalmuto The cars aren't self driving just yet, and it will still require human imagination to really innovate. Plus I think those with good intentions, with right heart, and service in mind will ultimately win in the long run.

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@fidopatch @ccbrchris @RileyRalmuto Ultimately, it’s garbage in, garbage out. The driver still has to steer the horse. The world is full of copies, copies will never create an original.

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@BYUGuy87 https://t.co/OEKshSoEJR

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🧵 Reexamining Joseph Smith: New Perspectives on the Polygamy Narrative Through Recent Research and Discussion

There is a raging debate among Mormon believers right now that has awakened many to reconsider the traditional narrative that Joseph secretly practiced plural marriage. Over the last decade, DNA evidence and the Joseph Smith Papers Project have swayed many believers to think that history has been altered to fit the narrative of the Brighamite faction in Salt Lake City.

New research and ongoing discussions are reshaping the way we view Joseph Smith’s involvement with polygamy. This thread highlights 12 important works that have brought forward new perspectives, challenging long-held assumptions and sparking meaningful debate.

🔖 Be sure to bookmark this thread for future updates…

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@justintrimble @RileyRalmuto tbd at the moment

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@MonogamistJoe I’ll be there

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👀 World Baseball Classic @worldbaseballcl #wbc

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@sergebeats I love it!