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Sumario: Elder Dallin Oaks discute el tema de la historia de la iglesia y de los hechos que no se discute con frecuencia en la iglesia aprobada currículo durante una entrevista con Helen Whitney (HW) para el documental de PBS, Los Mormones [1].
Sumario: Se afirma que la Iglesia a sabiendas "mentiras" o distorsiona el registro histórico de sus obras de arte con el fin de encubrir el pasado, o con fines de propaganda. Un ejemplo de uso general es la inexactitud de cualquier arte de la Iglesia que representa el proceso de traducción del Libro de Mormón.
Sumario: Algunos afirman que la iglesia ha "blanqueado" parte de la información sobre sus orígenes a aparecer más aceptable para los miembros e investigadores. Algunos piensan que esto se hace intencionalmente para ocultar los aspectos negativos de la historia de la iglesia. Otros creen que se hace para centrarse en el bien, sino que causa problemas para los miembros creyentes cuando se encuentran con estos temas fuera del plan de estudios de la iglesia.
Sumario: I've heard that the History of the Church, though credited to Joseph Smith, was not actually authored by him. What can you tell me about this, and what does this mean for the History's accuracy?
Sumario: Elder Packer gave an address to religious educators called "The Mantle is Far, Far Greater Than the Intellect." The following quote is a favorite of critics who wish to demonstrate that the Church wishes to suppress its history and independent thought: "There is a temptation for the writer or the teacher of Church history to want to tell everything, whether it is worthy or faith promoting or not. Some things that are true are not very useful."
Sumario: Some claim that the Church excommunicates or disfellowships scholars who publish historical information that is embarrassing to Church leaders. Despite the fact that these disciplinary actions are carried out by local leaders, some critics insist that they are in reality instigated by general authorities.
Sumario: Uncategorized and miscellaneous issues in Mormon history.
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