Debunking Polygamy Denial: Questions Polygamy Deniers Can’t Answer (Ft. Brian Hales)

Jacob Hansen and Brian Hales delve into the historical context and evidence surrounding Joseph Smith's practice of plural marriage. They discuss the denial of polygamy by some individuals and the implications of such denial on faith and church history. Hales presents key questions for those who deny Smith's involvement in plural marriage, while also highlighting the convergence of evidence from various sources, including non-Brighamite perspectives. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency and understanding the historical context of polygamy within the LDS church.

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Chapters

• 0:00 <Untitled Chapter 1>
• 7:04 Understanding Denial and Historical Evidence
• 13:56 Analyzing Joseph Smith's Denials
• 22:11 The Role of Context in Joseph Smith's Statements
• 29:11 Exploring Eyewitness Accounts and Revelations
• 34:07 The Context of Polygamy in Early Mormonism
• 39:05 Contemporaneous Evidence of Joseph Smith's Polygamy
• 44:52 The Role of the RLDS Church in Documenting History
• 51:22 Convergence of Historical Accounts
• 57:53 The Challenge of Conspiracy Theories
• 1:04:59 The Historical Context of Polygamy
• 1:06:17 Eyewitness Accounts and Their Implications
• 1:08:35 Joseph Smith III's Perspective on Polygamy
• 1:10:39 Conflicting Narratives and Historical Evidence
• 1:12:50 Joseph Smith III's Acknowledgment of Plural Marriage
• 1:14:47 The Dilemma of Historical Truth vs. Reputation
• 1:16:11 The Role of the RLDS Church in Polygamy Narratives
• 1:18:45 Moral vs. Historical Questions of Polygamy
• 1:20:10 The Complexity of Family Dynamics
• 1:21:57 The Relief Society Letter and Its Significance
• 1:22:10 Conspiracy Theories and Historical Analysis
• 1:26:05 Faith Issues and Leadership Integrity
• 1:28:42 The Implications of Denying Polygamy
• 1:31:35 The Historical Narrative and Modern Understanding