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07-03-2009, 09:38 AM
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Parley P. Pratt and patriotic betrayal
American Mormons love flags, fireworks and the 4th of July. But it wasn't always that way, said Ryan Tobler, a recent graduate in English and history at BYU.
Tobler spoke on Thursday, July 2, at "Parley and Orson Pratt and the Formation of Mormon Thought" held at BYU and part of the Mormon Scholars Foundation's "Summer Seminar." Tobler's paper examined Parley Pratt's shifting views on the promise and role of America. At first, according to Tobler, early Latter-day Saints were very patriotic — agreeing with their countrymen that America's progress was part of God's overall plan. Pratt saw America as an "empire of freedom," and enjoyed "the most exalted feelings of patriotism and love of country." But then unchecked persecution came down upon the members of the LDS Church. You can read the entire article by going to: Parley P. Pratt and patriotic betrayal
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