Losing a Child After Losing Mormon Faith w/ Jennie Latham Johnson | Ep. 2019
Mormon Stories Podcast
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Fanny Alger and the Morality of Polygamy
This chapter explores the controversial relationship between Joseph Smith and Fanny Alger, highlighting historical incidents and their implications for early Mormon leadership. It further examines the struggles of individuals like Helen Marr Kimball, raising ethical questions about consent and the emotional turmoil faced by young women in polygamous marriages. The conversation challenges the justification of such practices and emphasizes the need for moral clarity over historical acceptance.
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