Loyalty and Polygamy in the LDS Church

This chapter examines the loyalty tests faced by Latter-day Saints before the 1890 manifesto against polygamy, highlighting the conflict between public loyalty and private belief. It explores the complexity of interpretations surrounding the manifesto and the varying practices among members regarding plural marriage, revealing ongoing tensions within the community. Additionally, the chapter discusses significant historical figures and events that influenced the church's practices and the societal perceptions of polygamy during a tumultuous period.