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The Impact of the Reed Smoot Hearings
This chapter discusses the impact of the Reed Smoot Hearings on the Mormons in America. It highlights how the hearings marked a turning point for Mormons in gaining acceptance in American society, leading to a more pluralistic view of religion. The chapter also raises questions about the conservative agenda today and whether they seek to return to a time when Protestantism ruled and religious loyalty determined one's eligibility for office.