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   Adam–God theory

   Brigham Young's statements in light of Joseph Smith teachings ... For example, on 28 December 1845 Brigham Young made an explicit reference to a "more ancient" Adam after whom Michael received the name Adam.
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   Brigham Young

   The church's first official statement on the subject was given by Brigham Young in 1853 after the church had arrived in Utah. ... —— (1974). in Dean C. Jessee.: Letters of Brigham Young to His Sons.
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   Blacks and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

   Critics say that lifting the restriction before the resurrection is contrary to Young's 1854 and 1859 statements, while church apologists say that Brigham Young's statements meant that Africans could receive the priesthood after all other races were eligible to receive it, not all other individuals. ... The prophets of the Lord have made several statements as to the operation of the principle.
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   Blood atonement

   Following this statement, however, Young makes a statement regarding interracial relations in which he continues, "Shall I tell you the law of God in regard to the African race? ... LDS Church general authority B.H. Roberts responded to Young’s statements, stating:
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   Brigham Young University

   In 1992, the university drafted a new Statement on Academic Freedom, specifying that limitations may be placed upon "expression with students or in public that: (1) contradicts or opposes, rather than analyzes or discusses, fundamental Church doctrine or policy; (2) deliberately attacks or derides the Church or its general leaders; or (3) violates the Honor Code because the expression is dishonest, illegal, unchaste, profane, or unduly disrespectful of others." ... According to the Brigham Young University mission statement, "The mission of [BYU] is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
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   History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

   The result of the Utah War was the succeeding of the governorship of the Utah territory from Brigham Young to Alfred Cumming, an outsider appointed by President James Buchanan. ... Similar statements of denunciation were made by Bruce R. McConkie, who as late as 1980 denounced evolution as one of "the seven deadly heresies" (BYU Fireside, June 1, 1980), and stated: "There are those who say that revealed religion and organic evolution can be harmonized.
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   Utah War

   LDS church leaders were elevated to these positions either through popular election to the Territorial Legislature, selection as probate judges, or by federal appointment as in the case of Brigham Young. ... There were further charges of treason, battery, theft, and fraud made by other officials including Federal Surveyors, and Federal Indian Agents.
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   Mormonism and violence

   It has been suggested that the ritualistic elements involved in the execution of Coleman’s murder may have been in response to a public sermon made three years earlier by Brigham Young on March 3, 1863. ... Following this statement, however, Young makes a statement regarding interracial relations in which he continues, "Shall I tell you the law of God in regard to the African race?
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   Homosexuality and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

   Although the statement was directed specifically to gay marriage, the statement could also be read to encompass political opposition by the Church to recognizing civil unions, common-law marriages, plural marriages, or other family arrangements. ... It has organized protests against BYU and its policies.
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    Criticism of the Latter Day Saint movement

    She based this on statements made to her by Bennett. ... Jerald and Sandra Tanner cite the selective use of Brigham Young's statements, presented in a manner to give the illusion that he was in favor of blacks joining the priesthood.

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