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Originally Posted by jimuk
I am getting confused lol, who said JS was excommunicated
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Perhaps ceeboo is alluding to the accusations of various people, both in and out of the Church, that Joseph was guilty of adultery. If he had been guilty of it, he would have been excommunicated, per the rules in the Church. The Lord said as much by revelation through Joseph in the Doctrine and Covenants (!).
Some don't regard Joseph's revelations and teachings concering polygamy and polyandry as valid, which would likely lead to this sort of view. I on the other hand feel that I understand (mostly) Joseph's teachings, views and intent on this and thus I support his actions and teachings as not being adulterous.
Some fascinating history is involved, here. Unfortunately the evidences are not perfect nor conclusive in all this, so we will probably have to wait for the next life to get the whole story. Some folks are not willing to be patient. I have to admit I'd rather know now rather than later, myself. (sigh)
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