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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
Yes, the secrecy of polygamy was an aberration in some respects. Wasn't the temple ceremony also secret?
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Apples and oranges, IMO. It might be a better analogy if we were all asked to lie about the fact that we have a temple ceremony upon leaving the temple. When asked about polygamy, JS swore on all that was holy that it was a vicious lie.
If the prophet asked me to do something and then told me to lie about it when asked, I doubt I could do that.
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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
The difference here between JS and the modern church is that JS was doing something revolutionary on the down-low. Is the modern church doing the same? I don't think so. At least if they are, I'm not privy to it.
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But the point is, you are lambasting Romney for being embarrassed about polygamy and you are using the bravery of JS as a counter-example. I certainly agree with your points about JS being a revolutionary. I admire that too. But in terms of his courage to proclaim the truth at all costs, polygamy (ironically) is a glaring exception.