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Originally Posted by Indy Coug
Meaning to read Bushman's bio but failing to do so, what does Bushman offer in the way of commentary on this?
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Very nondescript. Just yes, pretty good evidence that in at least two or three of the situations a fully functioning polyandrous relationship existed.
I still scratch my head on those. That's why I believe some permission may have been given to institute polygamy and Joseph was left to figure it out for himself. He may have gone too far, who knows. It's an oddity. Oliver Cowdery is rumored to have been pissed when he didn't get the same permission.
Again, I don't worship Joseph Smith, but admire his courage in trying times and the fact that he overcame difficult circumstances. But he was human, with frailties and strengths. People with great strengths often have very strong frailties.