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Mormon doctrine of the past
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- Statements made by past prophets as "scripture"
- The Law of Adoption: The sealing of men and women as children to prominent Latter-day Saint leaders
Statements made by past prophets as "scripture"
Summary: Are statements of past prophets considered doctrine? It is claimed that anything that is, or ever was, officially published by the Church ought to represent doctrine.
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- Question: Did Brigham Young state that everything he said could be considered "scripture"?
- Question: When are the writings or sermons of Church leaders entitled to the claim of scripture?
The Law of Adoption: The sealing of men and women as children to prominent Latter-day Saint leaders
Summary: Critics point to the early practice of sealing men and women as children to prominent LDS leaders as an example of changes in LDS belief.
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- Question: What is the "Law of Adoption" practiced among 19-century Mormons and why has it changed?
- Question: What is the history behind the Mormon practice called the "Law of Adoption"?
- Question: Why were men sealed to other men during the early days of the Church?
- Question: Did Joseph Smith perform marriages between brothers and sisters?