Find the full text here: The Polygamy Story: Fiction and Fact, by J. Max Anderson – Introduction – SHIELDS (shields-research.org) Here are my notes: Woodruff wrote the manifesto alone, only a few edits were made by his counselors. The manifesto was in Wilford Woodruff’s own hand and Charles Penrose denies writing it. The other counselors inRead more
These are a few highlights from the text, much more is taught in the full text. The full text is online free at ogdenkraut.com. Polygamy is the most freedom for woman, to choose her husband. Just because we are to be one in marriage doesn’t mean that’s only one wife just like how Jesus wantedRead more
The full text is available free at ogdenkraut.com Here are my notes on this text: Hilarious invitation for apostate Christians to come convert Mormons against plural marriage from the scriptures Speaks of the wicked being unworthy to marry and have children, not having that privilege in life to come, of adulators worthy to be slainRead more
Some sources indicate that Abraham was such a righteous man, that the whole creation of the world was for his sake. Now we have all the faithful as being considered ‘in the bosom of Abraham.’ Why do people claim then that he is a wicked man? Here we will review common concerns about Abraham’s pluralRead more
Responding to Michelle Stone’s Anti Plural Marriage Lectures on her “132 Problems” Lecture series on YouTube. I listened to this 29-lecture series and was shocked to hear such a bold take against the teachings of the church, and will here point out some key concerns to beware of if you’re wondering about this series. IRead more
Is the angel drawn sword account a good source? Does it violate agency, coercing Joseph, threatening death? The church knows this is a good source and includes the account in the gospel topics essays. Is there scriptural precedent for God killing someone who doesn’t obey him or threatening such? Balam and donkey. Moses slaying thoseRead more
Why does Jacob 2 say David was bad, and Dc132 says David was good (except Uriah)? The “bad”ness comes from marrying someone whom it was not directed by God. Solomon had like 3,000 wives, it was not a righteous thing. D&c says: “and in nothing did they sin save in those things which they receivedRead more
D&C 132 says sometimes concubines are ok. How can this be just? We have to understand the context of concubines/servants outside of our culture’s paradigm. Most people think it’s bad to have a servant (some call them slaves), yet I choose to be a servant of The Lord, and follow his every command. The mostRead more
Disclaimer as usual: I don’t endorse practicing plural marriage at this time, priesthood keys must turn to make this operable. Moses wrote provisions for plural marriage, so it can’t be wicked. Torah was for all time. Christ didn’t get rid of the law any more than geometry gets rid of addition. Tend to the needsRead more
Here are some reasons why I believe plural marriage was not a temporary Abrahamic trial, but rather an important doctrine of God’s eternal kingdom, surely to be practiced by some in the church at a future date. As a member of the LDS Church I do not now live or encourage others to live pluralRead more
Shared with permission. The Holy Order as defined by God is that Jesus Christ is under the head of The Father. He does the will of God and as he does God’s will he becomes equal to God in power and authority. Man is then subject to Jesus Christ and he falls under Christ’s head.Read more
(Working on getting more quotes and sources but wanted to get out what I have so far of what I’ve been learning) Bloodlines have to do with legally authorized blessings more than DNA. Authorized baptism is, for all who are not already of the bloodline of Israel, adoption into the house of Israel, &Read more
This short essay was written by Ogden Kraut and makes great points defending the thesis that plural marriage was in fact practiced by the righteous of the Book of Mormon. If any man writes to you, or preaches to you, doctrines contrary to the Bible, the Book of Mormon, or the Book of DoctrineRead more
*Note: I do not endorse polygamy. Introduction to the Philosophy of Polygamy Polygamists want to be free to practice their plural marriage because they are usually acting out of religious conviction. Minor reasons behind this have been presented as a method of alleviating the poor who seek marriage but cannot find it bringingRead more
-This book doesn’t have all its facts and stories right, but here are some interesting things from it. These notes are not a through summary of all topics treated in the text. -The current church policy is that anyone practicing polygamy is excommunicated. I do not advocate for the practice of polygamy, but rather forRead more