021 How the Priesthood-Temple Ban Became Fully Entrenched Policy in the Church
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President Taylor's Decision on Elijah Abel's Temple Ordinances
Conkie: Joseph F. Smith's right here, right? All the historical documented evidence that we have contradict Zebedee Cultran's memory on this one. In contrast, President Taylor had just heard ApostleJoseph F. Smith testify after his own personal and careful investigation that Elijah Abel's priesthood ordination and membership in the seventies quorum was never questioned by Joseph Smith or any of his file leaders. Conkie: The next key moment in our history leading toward the hardening in place of the restriction Brigham Young first articulated back in 1852. "President Taylor's decision here will have consequences," he says.
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