Thu, 24 October 2019
On this episode, we discuss the Nauvoo Police Force and the perpetuation of the Danite system of law. Joseph Smith was afraid there may be a Judas or Brutus in the ranks of Mormon leadership and pointed the finger at William Law. Law becomes the focus of an assassination attempt, which he became aware of through a Danite who didn’t keep his mouth shut. An inquisition is held to determine if William Law is the “dough-headed” traitor in the ranks while spiritual wifery and Daniteism are discussed openly behind the closed door. How will William Brutus Marks fair in his tribunal? Tune in next week to find out! Links: An Interview with William Law The Culture of Violence in Joseph Smith’s Mormonism by D. Michael Quinn Nauvoo Expositor Show links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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Fri, 18 October 2019
On this episode, we dive into a strange occurrence in early 1844. By the last year of his ministry, Joseph Smith had designated half a dozen people to be his rightful successors in his absence or in the case of his death. But, in early 1844, it was finally time for Joseph Smith III (Jo 3.0) to receive his ordination as rightful heir to the Mormon mantle. We discuss when it happened, a bunch of other succession instructions (as well as when and why they were given), and finally discuss the text of the actual Jo 3.0 succession blessing which was “discovered” by Mark Hofmann in 1981. The letter was a forgery, but the RLDS still have the most solid ground for rightful succession. If you disagree, fight me in the comments about it! Links: Mormon Enigma by Linda King Newell and Valeen Tippetts Avery Lecture on Faith #2 The Mormon Succession Crisis of 1844 by D. Michael Quinn Joseph Smith III’s 1844 Blessing and the Mormons of Utah Benjamin Franklin Johnson, My Life’s Review Hofmann audio tape Sunstone presentation Show links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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Thu, 10 October 2019
On this episode, we air a presentation given for the John Whitmer Historical Association conference on psychedelics in early Mormonism. If my inbox is any indicator, many of you have been waiting on the newest research related to the Smith-entheogen theory; the wait is over. This presentation focuses specifically on the likely presence of the nightshade family of plants in Mormonism within the 19th-century medicinal and occult context. If this presentation isn’t enough, consider listening to the Patreon-exclusive edition which is nearly 3 hours’ worth of extended research used to create the presentation, along with a few stories from the conference itself and some audience reactions. That’s my way of saying ‘thank you!’ to our financial supporters who made this research and attending the JWHA conference possible! Next week we’ll jump back into our historical timeline. Sign up here and join the ranks of the NaMo family! Show links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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Thu, 3 October 2019
On this episode, we resume our conversation with Philippa Meek, a research fellow at Exeter University specializing in Mormon polygamy studies. What would it take to decriminalize or legalize polygamy? Is this the best option? Philippa makes the case that plural marriage will be the next social justice issue and it’s only a matter of time before it is legal and considered socially acceptable by presenting survey data and legal precedent in other sexual and family dynamic issues from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Come to the March for the Children!!! How to find Philippa Meek https://exeter.academia.edu/PhilippaJulietMeek Show links
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