Possible contradictions in the Doctrine and Covenants - Revision history

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	In any case, we have seen that this cannot, under any circumstances, affect Latter-day Saint testimony in any substantial way.		In any case, we have seen that this cannot, under any circumstances, affect Latter-day Saint testimony in any substantial way.
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	{{Summary1}} Some readers have identified passages in the Doctrine and Covenants that appear to contradict one another or conflict with later teachings and practices of the Church. Many of these apparent contradictions result from reading individual passages without their historical context, confusing temporary instructions with permanent doctrine, or overlooking additional revelation that clarified earlier teachings. Latter-day Saints believe revelation is often given line upon line and that later revelations may expand upon earlier ones without necessarily contradicting them. As a result, many alleged contradictions can be understood as examples of doctrinal development, changing circumstances, or misunderstandings of the text rather than genuine inconsistencies.		{{Summary1}} Some readers have identified passages in the Doctrine and Covenants that appear to contradict one another or conflict with later teachings and practices of the Church. Many of these apparent contradictions result from reading individual passages without their historical context, confusing temporary instructions with permanent doctrine, or overlooking additional revelation that clarified earlier teachings. Latter-day Saints believe revelation is often given line upon line and that later revelations may expand upon earlier ones without necessarily contradicting them. As a result, many alleged contradictions can be understood as examples of doctrinal development, changing circumstances, or misunderstandings of the text rather than genuine inconsistencies.
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	====Jacob demonstrates that some of David and Solomon's actions were contrary to Torah, and contrary to God's established order====		====Jacob demonstrates that some of David and Solomon's actions were contrary to Torah, and contrary to God's established order====

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	A splinter group of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints known as the "Doctrine of Christ" have been adamant that the Book of Mormon doesn’t actually condone polygamy under certain circumstances.		A splinter group of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints known as the "Doctrine of Christ" have been adamant that the Book of Mormon doesn’t actually condone polygamy under certain circumstances.

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	"Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah," ''Gospel Topics'' on churchofjesuschrist.org		"Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah," ''Gospel Topics'' on churchofjesuschrist.org
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	{{:Question: Why does Doctrine and Covenants 132 speak favorably about some Old Testament practitioners of plural marriage, while Jacob 2 is negative?}}		{{:Question: Why does Doctrine and Covenants 132 speak favorably about some Old Testament practitioners of plural marriage, while Jacob 2 is negative?}}
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