In this episode, we expose the layers of Bennett’s role in divulging Joseph’s polygamous secrets. From secret women’s organizations with captivating names like Cyprian Saints to the complex web of polygamous relationships, we journey through a fascinating exploration of historical allegations and denials. Brace yourself for a captivating ride through the world of John C. Bennett, where accusations, clandestine affairs, and the shadowy specter of abortionist connections add layers of complexity to this historical puzzle.
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Show Notes:
- The History of the Saints by John C. Bennett
- The Saintly Scoundrel by Andrew F. Smith
- In Sacred Loneliness by Todd Compton
- Year of Polygamy – History of Abortion in Mormonism
- Year of Polygamy – Podcast
- Year of Polygamy – Website
- 1842 Affidavits and Certificates
- Mormon Portraits by Wilhelm Wyl
- Sources for abortions in Nauvoo
- No Man Knows My History by Fawn Brodie
- Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith by Newell and Avery
- Sarah Pratt: The Shaping of a Mormon Apostate by Van Wagoner
- Mormonism Live! – Evidence that Joseph Smith practiced polygamy
- Nemo the Mormon – Happiness Letter
- William Law fearing the Danites
- Nemo the Mormon – YouTube
- Nemo the Mormon – TikTok
- Nemo the Mormon – Instagram
- Analyzing Mormonism – YouTube
- Analyzing Mormonism – Website
- Analyzing Mormonism – Instagram
- Analyzing Mormonism – TikTok
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Smith lying about his polygamy (and polyandry) and having others lie as well. Consider this legal notion “falsus in uno falsus in omnibus. Latin for false in one thing false in everything. This is a court instruction often given jurors to help them decide the credibility of a material witness.
Near the end of the conversation, the team talks about the word “issue” used by William Law and there is a lack of understanding of what “issue” means with possible interpretations of it meaning “problems” or some kind of recourse. But I’m positive it means “children” or “desendents” in the legal sense (a bit antiquated but consistent with a historic legal meaning of talking about a person’s issue (meaning a persons offspring or descendants)). I think this gives great meaning to William’s statement and how Joesph S surprisingly had no “issue” from his plural marriages and sexual relationships.