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|summary=Elder Dallin Oaks discusses the issue of church history and facts that are not discussed frequently in church approved curriculum during an interview with Helen Whitney (HW) for the PBS documentary, ''The Mormons''.<ref>{{Speech:Oaks:PBS}}</ref> | |summary=Elder Dallin Oaks discusses the issue of church history and facts that are not discussed frequently in church approved curriculum during an interview with Helen Whitney (HW) for the PBS documentary, ''The Mormons''.<ref>{{Speech:Oaks:PBS}}</ref> | ||
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|summary=It is claimed that the Church knowingly "lies" or distorts the historical record in its artwork in order to whitewash the past, or for propaganda purposes. A commonly used example is the inaccuracy of any Church art representing the translation process of the Book of Mormon. | |summary=It is claimed that the Church knowingly "lies" or distorts the historical record in its artwork in order to whitewash the past, or for propaganda purposes. A commonly used example is the inaccuracy of any Church art representing the translation process of the Book of Mormon. | ||
| + | |sublink1=Question: Does Church art always reflect reality? | ||
| + | |sublink2=Question: Why are people concerned about Church artwork? | ||
| + | |sublink3=Question: Is the Church trying to hide something through its use of artwork? | ||
| + | |sublink4=Question: Why doesn't the art match details which have been repeatedly spelled out in Church publications? | ||
| + | |sublink5=Question: How do non-Mormon artists treat the Nativity? | ||
| + | |sublink6=Question: What message does the Book of Mormon translation painting convey? | ||
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|summary=I've heard that the History of the Church, though credited to Joseph Smith, was not actually authored by him. What can you tell me about this, and what does this mean for the History's accuracy? | |summary=I've heard that the History of the Church, though credited to Joseph Smith, was not actually authored by him. What can you tell me about this, and what does this mean for the History's accuracy? | ||
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Contents
- 1 Accuracy of Church history
- 1.1 Accuracy of Church history
Accuracy of Church history
Accuracy of Church history
The Church's Gospel Topics essays
Summary: The Church has posted a series of Gospel Topics essays on LDS.org which discuss a variety of issues related to Church History and belief.How the Church responds to questions about Church History
Summary: Elder Dallin Oaks discusses the issue of church history and facts that are not discussed frequently in church approved curriculum during an interview with Helen Whitney (HW) for the PBS documentary, The Mormons.[1]Accuracy of Church art
Summary: It is claimed that the Church knowingly "lies" or distorts the historical record in its artwork in order to whitewash the past, or for propaganda purposes. A commonly used example is the inaccuracy of any Church art representing the translation process of the Book of Mormon.Authorship of the History of the Church
Summary: I've heard that the History of the Church, though credited to Joseph Smith, was not actually authored by him. What can you tell me about this, and what does this mean for the History's accuracy?The Seer (periodical by Orson Pratt)
Summary: Some critics of the Church quote from a newspaper called The Seer. Was this newspaper published by the Church? Are its contents considered official Church doctrine?Who qualifies for the title "Mormon scholar?"
Summary: Critics of the Church sometimes stretch the definition of the term "Mormon scholar" in order to give their argument more weight.- ↑ Helen Whitney, interview with Dallin H. Oaks, "Elder Oaks Interview Transcript from PBS Documentary," LDS.org.