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S11 E10 David Whitmer | Faithful Witness and Outspoken Critic
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Episode 10 of Apostates explores David Whitmer's journey from foundational witness to Church critic. Despite never wavering on his Book of Mormon testimony, Whitmer left the Church in 1838, arguing it departed from the "written word" standard established in scripture. We examine his specific objections: Joseph Smith's prophetic role, new priesthood offices, the name change from "Church of Christ," canonizing the Doctrine and Covenants, polygamy, and the Missouri Zion attempt. Whitmer believed these changes contradicted the complete gospel blueprint found in the Bible and Book of Mormon.
Sources
- Essay_David Whitmer Bio_BYU RSC
- Pamphlet_An Address to All Believers in Christ_David Whitmer
- Video_Why Was David Whitmer Excommunicated_Scripture Central
- Video_David Whitmer's 12 Points Against the Church_Uncorrelated Mormonism
- Lecture_Three Kinds of Believers_Sunstone
AI Prompt
Explore David Whitmer's reaons for belieivng Josepth Smith and the early Mormon Church was in error. Rely heavily on An Address to All Believers in Christ - a pamphlet he authored in 1887 a year before his death. Discuss how Whitmer describes the Church prior to its organization in April 30 and afterwards. What specific things did he see wrong with the way the Church operated. Paint of picture of the Church as it was conceived at the beginning to how it evolved. What was of God? What was of man and the devil? Why did Whitmer leave? Use specific examples from his own words.
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