Lies About Church History? Examining FAIR’s Claims on Joseph Smith’s Polygamy and the BofM

Mormon apologists often place the blame on those who question their faith or express doubts, suggesting that the problem is not with the difficult historical issues themselves, but with the people who raise them.In this video, we examine a 2012 presentation by Scott Gordon, president of the Mormon apologetic organization FAIR, at Utah Valley University. Gordon presents two lists of references that he claims demonstrate that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been open and transparent about Joseph Smith’s practice of plural marriage and the Book of Mormon translation method — specifically, the use of a rock in a hat.But do these lists actually demonstrate transparency? Or do they simply create the appearance of openness while avoiding the deeper questions surrounding these controversial aspects of church history?Join me as we analyze the claims, examine the evidence, and explore whether apologetic responses truly address the concerns raised by historians, researchers, and former believers.Original presentation discussed:[https://youtu.be/EReUoXIesMI?is=D_45eJMRnhUdv-DN](https://youtu.be/EReUoXIesMI?is=D_45eJMRnhUdv-DN)Check out Flackerman’s channel here:[https://www.youtube.com/@FlackerMan](https://www.youtube.com/@FlackerMan)#Mormonism #LDS #ChurchHistory #JosephSmith #MormonApologetics #FAIRLDS #BookOfMormon #ExMormonPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.