Church History Matters

088 The First Violence Against Latter-day Saints

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Nov 5, 2024
The podcast delves into the tumultuous settling of Latter-day Saints in 19th-century Missouri. It highlights the immediate tensions and escalating violence they faced from local residents beginning in 1831. Eyewitness accounts of the violent expulsion in 1833 capture the fear and chaos experienced by families. The discussion also touches on theological dilemmas around self-defense versus non-retaliation, and the community's resilience while striving for peace amidst persecution. Revelations received by church leaders in response to this turmoil are also examined.
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INSIGHT

Challenges in Independence

  • Independence, Missouri, presented significant challenges for the Latter-day Saints' efforts to build Zion.
  • Cultural differences, millennial expectations, and differing views on Native Americans and slavery fueled tensions.
INSIGHT

Missourians' Grievances

  • Missourians' desire to expel Mormons stemmed from perceptions of them as poor religious fanatics and land-grabbers.
  • Fears about Mormon influence on slaves and local politics further fueled this sentiment.
ANECDOTE

Edward Partridge's Courage and Meekness

  • Edward Partridge, facing a mob, refused to leave Jackson County.
  • His meekness during his tarring and feathering disarmed the mob.
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