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1815: Mormon Polygamy Under Joseph Smith
Mormon Stories Podcast
Joseph Smith and Polygamy: Fueling Tabloid Attention and Acquiring Power
This chapter explores the role of polygamy in Joseph Smith's life and its impact on his martyrdom. It discusses the attention Joseph Smith received from tabloids, the allegations of kidnapping young girls, and the acquisition of power and loyalty through polygamy. The chapter also compares Joseph Smith and the early Mormon church to infamous cults, reflecting on the significance of his death and the current state of the FLDS church.
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