Miracles, Demons & the United Order in Joseph Smith’s Kirtland - John Turner Pt. 9 | Ep. 2046
Mormon Stories Podcast
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The Complexities of the United Order
This chapter explores the idealistic communal principles of the United Order in Kirtland, juxtaposed with historical criticisms regarding resource distribution and personal property. It highlights the challenges individuals faced in sacrificing financial independence and the tensions between devotion to the church and personal agency. The discussion also examines Joseph Smith's financial maneuvers and the broader implications of prophetic authority in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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