LDS Mormon Church Leaders Lying
Here is where the policy of lying through church newspapers to the church members and the public started. ……………
TIMES AND SEASONS.
CITY OF NAUVOO,
THURSDAY, SEPT. 1, 1842.
PERSECUTION OF THE PROPHETS.
Inasmuch as the public mind has been unjustly abused through the fallacy of Dr. Bennett’s letters, we make an extract on the subject of marriage, showing the rule of the church on this important matter. The extract is from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and is the only rule allowed by the church.
“All legal contracts of marriage made before a person is baptized into this church, should be held sacred and fulfilled. Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy: we declare that we believe, that one man should have one wife; and one woman, but one husband, except in case of death, when either is at liberty to marry again. It is not right to persuade a woman to be baptized contrary to the will of her husband neither is it lawful to influence her to leave her husband.”
Joseph Smith The Editor is even quoting the Doctrine and Covenants section 101( 1835 edition) which says : Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy: we declare that we believe, that one man should have one wife; and one woman, but one husband, except in case of death, when either is at liberty to marry again. John C Bennett was telling the truth about the secret polygamy being practiced.
And again One Month later .This time they are saying that it’s all John C Bennett’s own secret wife system .This is a lie also. Just look how they are denying and lying about Polygamy to their own ordinary church members. How awful .Look at the words I have highlighted in Bold, The lying is shocking and even worse, many of the Church Leaders signed their Testimonies to the ‘Truthfulness’ of this L
TIMES AND SEASONS
“TRUTH WILL PREVAIL.”
VOL. III. NO. 23.] NAUVOO, ILLINOIS, OCT. 1, 1842.
All legal contracts of marriage made before a person is baptized into this church, should be held sacred and fulfilled. Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy: we declare that we believe, that one man should have one wife; and one woman, but one husband, except in case of death, when either is at liberty to marry again. ……………………………………………….We have given the above rule of marriage as the only one practiced in this church, to show that Dr. J. C. Bennett’s “secret wife system” is a matter of his own manufacture; and further to disabuse the public ear, and shew [show] that the said Bennett and his misanthropic friend Origen Bachelor, are perpetrating a foul and infamous slander upon an innocent people, and need but be known to be hated and despise. In support of this position, we present the following certificates:-
We the undersigned members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and residents of the city of Nauvoo, persons of families do hereby certify and declare that we know of no other rule or system of marriage than the one published from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and we give this certificate to show that Dr. J. C. Bennett’s “secret wife system” is a creature of his own make as we know of no such society in this place nor never did.
S. Bennett, N. K. Whitney, ( Bishop Whitney Knew about Polygamy –He already gave his daughter to Joseph Smith in polygamy 15 months ago )
George Miller, Albert Pettey,
Alpheus Cutler, Elias Higbee,
Reynolds Cahoon, John Taylor, ( Taylor Knew about Polygamy )
Wilson Law, E. Robinson, Aaron Johnson.
W. Woodruff, ( Woodruff Knew about Polygamy )
We the undersigned members of the ladies’ relief society, and married females do certify and declare that we know of no system of marriage being practised [practiced] in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints save the one contained in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and we give this certificate to the public to show that J. C. Bennett’s “secret wife system” is a disclosure of his own make.
Emma Smith, President,
Elizabeth Ann Whitney, Counsellor [Counselor], ( Knew of Polygamy )
Sarah M. Cleveland, Counsellor [Counselor], ( one of Joseph Smiths polygamous wives)
Eliza R. Snow, Secretary, ( married Joseph Smith just 4 Months earlier on 29th June 1842)
Mary C. Miller, Catharine Pettey,
Lois Cutler, Sarah Higbee,
Thirza Cahoon, Phebe Woodruff
Ann Hunter, Leonora Taylor,
Jane Law, Sarah Hillman,
Sophia R. Marks, Rosannah Marks,
Polly Z. Johnson, Angeline Robinson,
Abigail Works.
Its bad that those who knew about Polygamy were signing their names in this Testimony saying their was no such thing being practiced in The Church .Its bad also for those who signed this Testimony and didn’t know it was false. They were lied to in the most despicable way.
This next quote below is just two weeks later.Here Joseph Smith republishes a revelation which says I command thee, that thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife. This was printed October 15th 1842 and Joseph Smith had already married 9 already married women by this time ( His followers wives). So much for the commandment about coveting your neighbour’s wife.
TIMES AND SEASONS
“TRUTH WILL PREVAIL.”
VOL. III. NO. 24.] CITY OF NAUVOO, ILLINOIS, OCT. 15 1842. [WHOLE NO. 60.
HISTORY OF JOSEPH SMITH.
A commandment of God and not of man to Martin Harris, given (Manchester, New York, March 1830,) by him who is eternal………………. And again: I command thee, that thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife. Nor seek thy neighbor's life. And again: I command thee, that thou shalt not covet thine own property, but impart it freely to the printing of the book of Mormon, which contains the truth and the word of God, which is my word to the Gentile, that soon it may go to the Jew, of whom the Lamanites are a remnant, that they may believe the gospel, and look not for a Messiah to come who has already come.
And it continues . The following was written by Hyrum Smith and he had at least 5 wives when he wrote this ( all married one year earlier in 1843). Notice what he says “ for there is no such doctrine taught here; neither is there any such thing practiced here “The lying is still going very strong. L saying that there is no such doctrine of many wives , taught or practiced in the church L and anyone teaching it faces a High Council meeting and discipline ? Well Joseph Smith and his secret inner circle were teaching it to the women they fancied.
TIMES AND SEASONS.
March 15, 1844, (Vol.5, No.6, p.474)
To the brethren of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, living on China Creek, in Hancock County, Greeting: Whereas brother Richard Hewitt has called on me to-day, to know my views concerning some doctrines that are preached in your place, and states to me that some of your elders say, that a man having a certain priesthood, may have as many wives as he pleases, and that doctrine is taught here: I say unto you that that man teaches false doctrine, for there is no such doctrine taught here; neither is there any such thing practiced here, and any man that is found teaching privately or publicly any such doctrine, is culpable, and will stand a chance to be brought before the High Council, and lose his license and membership also: therefore he had better beware what he is about.
Now Two Months later The Prophet Joseph Smith lies in Public ( to his own church members ) .
“Address of the Prophet—His Testimony Against the Dissenters at Nauvoo.’’ (Sunday, May 26, 1844)
It’s also printed in The History of the Church Vol. 6, p. 408-412 .
“What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when I can only find one.I am the same man, and as innocent as I was fourteen years ago; and I can prove them all perjurers. I labored with these apostates myself until I was out of all manner of patience;”
He had at least 33 wives by this time , many teenage girls and 11 wives of other Husbands (Exodus 20:17 …… thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife….. ) . But the lying did not stop there .The Leaders ( Joseph Smith’s Inner Circle ) continued practicing it all secretly from ordinary church members L and continued to lie about in Church Newspapers . How would you have felt at the time as a church member to be lied to in this way? This is what was happening to young female converts , they were not told the truth .Can you imagine travelling all the way from England to Nauvoo USA after hearing the missionaries talk about Jesus Christ and salvation etc and then to face Polygamy when they arrived and in secret .What a nightmare .There was one brave young Woman from England called Martha Brotherton , she refused Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and came back to England to warn other girls about what was going on. I read that Joseph Smith was denying her claims in public and criticising her for lying (but it was him lying ) .
Joseph Smith and his followers had the Nauvoo Expositor Newspaper Press burnt down because they were exposing the secretly polygamy and lying to church members .The newspaper was started by one of his 1st Presidency Councillors William Law and other members who were angered by Joseph Smiths secretly polygamy, lying and practice of taking other men’s wives .Joseph Smith even approached Jane Law for sex/marriage( William Laws wife ) and many other men’s wives.
Even after all this, the Leaders still continued to lie to church members and the public .They were even quoting their own Doctrine and Covenants Section 101 against polygamy. After all who would suspect they were lying if their own scripture was against it also.This is a massive deception and conspiracy ( I don’t see this kind of thing in the New Testament ).
One year after Joseph Smith’s death and the lies still continue and such arrogant lying, it must have been convincing for the church members after all they could trust their church leaders couldn’t they? They wouldn’t be led astray ?Articles of faith – We believe in being Honest ?
TIMES AND SEASONS.
Vol. 6, pg. 894 (May 1, 1845)
The Latter-day Saints are charged by their enemies, with the blackest crimes. Treason, murder, theft, polygamy, and adultery, are among the many crimes laid to their charge.-The press reiterates and gives publicity to these charges. Under these circumstances, it is but right, that they should be heard in their defence [defense]. I shall, therefore, in this communication, briefly examine and refute a few of the charges, for it would need a legion of writers to answer all the lies told about us.
Most of the stories against the Mormons have been propagated by apostates and traitors, (who have generally been cut off from the church for their crimes.) They publish their lies, and straightway they are believed, and hawked about as awful disclosures, and received by community with trembling and holy horror. Sidney Rigdon, I see by the papers, has made an exposition of Mormonism, charging Joseph Smith and the Mormons with polygamy, &c. It does not require a very sagacious mind to fathom Mr. Rigdon’s motive for so doing. Soon after the murder of the Smiths, he declared in a pvblic [public] address in Nauvoo that Joseph Smith died approved of God-that the Latter-day Saints were a blessed people, &c. His tone is now changed, and why? Because he sought to be presiding elder, and on account of his corruption, was rejected. On the 10th of September, last, he was tried before the church and excommunicated as a schismatic. If he knew such enormities to exist among the Mormons, why did he call them a blessed people, and endeavor to place himself at the head of their church? Mr. Rigdon’s spiritual wife system was never known till it was hatched by John C. Bennett who was cut off from the church for seduction.
As to the charge of polygamy, I will quote from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, which is the subscribed faith of the church and is strictly enforced. Article Marriage, sec. 91, par. 4, says, “Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication and polygamy, we declare that we believe that one man should have BUT ONE WIFE, and one woman but one husband except in case of death when either is at liberty to marry again.” Sec. 13, par. 7. Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart and shall cleave unto her and NONE ELSE.” In ancient days the church was troubled with traitors, and always will be till God cleanses the earth, and restores the government of his Son. Paul says he was in perils among false brethren; again he says, “know this that, in the last days perilous times shall come, for men shall be TRAITORS, FALSE ACCUSERS, INCONTINENT, fierce despiser of those that are good.” No wonder then that apostates rage, or that the fnlness [fullness] of truth revealed again should bring a storm of persecution.
Once again they are quoting their own Doctrine and Covenants Section 101 which says “Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication and polygamy, we declare that we believe that one man should have BUT ONE WIFE, and one woman but one husband except in case of death when either is at liberty to marry again.”
Did you notice this part also , it says “They publish their lies,” but who is publishing the lies really ?? It was the Church Prophets and Apostles. Here is John Taylor lying now after a trip in Europe ( Boulugne-surmer France ) lying in Public talks , denying polygamy .He then printed it in a tract also L L its absolutely breathtaking the arrogance and lying .
Three Nights’ Public Discussion…, published by John Taylor, Liverpool 1850.
We are accused here of polygamy, and actions the most indelicate, obscene, and disgusting, such that none but a corrupt and depraved heart could have contrived. These things are too outrageous to admit of belief; therefore…
I shall content myself to reading our views of chastity and marriage, from a work published by us, containing some of the articles of our Faith. “Doctrine and Covenants,” page 330,
“Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication and polygamy, we declare that we believe that one man should have BUT ONE WIFE, and one woman but one husband except in case of death when either is at liberty to marry again.”
Once again he is quoting the church’s own Doctrine and Covenants which says “Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication and polygamy, we declare that we believe that one man should have BUT ONE WIFE, and one woman but one husband except in case of death when either is at liberty to marry again.” It must have been a favourite Scripture !
He had 11 wives in addition to his first wife at this time …….This section condemning polygamy was published in all the Doctrine and Covenants versions of 1844,1852 and 1866 …… it was removed in the 1876 edition.
And here we have Hyrum Brown cut off from the church for preaching polygamy and other false and corrupt doctrines ! Notice how Joseph And Hyrum , both practicing secret Polygamists call polygamy a false and corrupt doctrine .
TIMES AND SEASONS.
CITY OF NAUVOO,
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1, 1844.
NOTICE.
As we have lately been credibly informed, that an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ, of Latter-day Saints, by the name of Hyram Brown, has been preaching polygamy, and other false and corrupt doctrines, in the county of Lapeer, state of Michigan.
This is to notify him and the Church in general, that he has been cut off from the church, for his iniquity; and he is further notified to appear at the Special Conference, on the 6th of April next, to make answer to these charges.
JOSEPH SMITH.
HYRUM SMITH.
The Case Of Martha Brotherton
Martha Brotherton was an 18 year old convert from England .She came to Nauvoo to join the saints. On arrival she was soon called to meet with Joseph Smith and Brigham Young . Martha’s account of the meeting follows
Well, but,” said he, “brother Joseph has had a revelation from God that it is lawful and right for a man to have two wives; for as it was in the days of Abraham, so it shall be in these last days, and whoever is the first that is willing to take up the cross will receive the greatest blessings; and if you will accept of me, I will take you straight to the celestial kingdom; and if you will have me in this world, I will have you in that which is to come, and brother Joseph will marry us here to-day, and you can go home this evening, and your parents will not know any thing about it.”………………….
Martha declined the offer
“Well, Martha,” said Joseph, “just go ahead, and do as Brigham wants you to—he is the best man in the world, except me.” “O!” said Brigham, “then you are as good.” “Yes,” said Joseph. “Well,” said Young, “we believe Joseph to be a Prophet. I have known him near eight years, and always found him the same["] “Yes,” said Joseph, “and I know that this is lawful and right before God, and if there is any sin in it, I will answer for it before God; and I have the keys of the kingdom, and whatever I bind on earth is bound in heaven, and whatever I loose on earth is loosed in heaven, and if you will accept of Brigham, you shall be blessed—God shall bless you, and my blessing shall rest upon you; and if you will be led by him, you will do well; for I know Brigham will take care of you, and if he don’t do his duty to you, come to me, and I will make him; and if you do not like it in a month or two, come to me, and I will make you free again; and if he turns you off, I will take you on.”
Yours, respectfully,
Martha H. Brotherton.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of July, A. D. 1842.
Du Bouffay Fremon,
Justice of the Peace for St. Louis County.
Martha published her story in a Saint Louis newspaper soon after fleeing Nauvoo with her parents to St Louis. In the next church conference Joseph and Hyrum Smith denied any church leader had more than one wife. Martha also wrote letters back to England to warn others about what was happening in Nauvoo which prompted a reaction from Orson Pratt in The Millennial Star. Once again he was spreading lies about the church denying any leaders had more than one wife when lots of them had multiple wives and Orson was introduced to this secret teaching a year earlier .
EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY P. P. PRATT AND T. WARD.
36 CHAPEL STREET, LIVERPOOL.
No. 4. Liverpool, August, 1842. Vol. III.
[p. 73]
APOSTACY. – The spirit of apostacy has been quite prevalent of late, principally among those who have emigrated from England to America. …………………….
Among the most conspicuous of these apostates, we would notice a young female who emigrated from Manchester in September last, and who, after conducting herself in a manner unworthy the character of one professing godliness, at length conceived the plan of gaining friendship and extraordinary notoriety with the world, or rather with the enemies of truth, by striking a blow at the character of some of its worthiest champions. She well knew that this would be received as a sweet morsel by her old friends, the Methodists, and other enemies of the Saints. She accordingly selected president J. Smith, and elder B. Young for her victims, and wrote to England that these men had been trying to seduce her, by making her believe that God had given a revelation that men might have two wives; by these disreputable means she thought to overthrow the Saints here, or at least to bring a storm of persecution on them; but in this thing she was completely deceived by Satan. ………………..However, we will do her the justice to say, that her letters had had some effect upon several of her relatives and three or four persons have left the church, perhaps, partly through the influence of these and other reports from apostates and murmurers;…………….
But, for the information of those who may be assailed by those foolish tales about the two wives, we would say that no such principle ever existed among the Latter-day Saints, and never will; this is well known to all who are acquainted with our books and actions, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants; and also all our periodicals are very strict and explicit on that subject, indeed far more so than the bible.
Notice the Lie ?
no such principle ever existed among the Latter-day Saints, and never will;
Joseph Smith asking Orson Pratt’s wife to marry him.
From The History Of The Church. Here we have the re instating of Orson Pratt and his wife after they were both excommunicated after Sarah Pratt refused Joseph Smiths polygamous advance and oath of secrecy concerning his attempt to marry her while Orson was away on a mission .When Orson came back he was suicidal over it .Joseph Smith denying it all of course. The result was excommunication from Joseph Smith as he often did when he didn’t get his own way.
History of The Church Vol5:p255-256 20th January 1843
The Case of Orson Pratt Before the Council. [Page 255]
This council was called to consider the case of Orson Pratt who had previously been cut off from the Church for disobedience, and Amasa Lyman had been ordained an Apostle in his place. I told the quorum: you may receive Orson back into the quorum of the Twelve and I can take Amasa into the First Presidency. President Young said there were but three present when Amasa was ordained, the rest of the Twelve being either on a mission or sick. I told them that was legal when no more could be had. I told the council that from the sixth day of April next, I go in for preparing with all present for a mission through the United States, and when we arrive at Maine we will take ship for England and so on to all countries where we shall have a mind to go. We must send for John E. Page to come home, and have all the quorum to start from this place.
[Page 256]
Let the Twelve be called on, on the 6th of April, and a notice be given for a special conference on the platform of the House of the Lord. If I live, I will yet take these brethren through the United States and through the world, and will make just as big a wake as God Almighty will let me. We must send kings and governors to Nauvoo, and we will do it.
At three o’clock, council adjourned to my house; and at four I baptized Orson Pratt and his wife, Sarah Marinda, and Lydia Granger in the Mississippi river, and confirmed them in the Church, ordaining Orson Pratt to his former office in the quorum of the Twelve.
esidents of said church.
