Death on the Spot
In 1863, Brigham Young declared that interracial marriage was punishable by 'death on the spot' under God's eternal law. In 2013, the LDS Church disavowed this teaching.
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9 songs documented with full source citations
Flat Nose and Black Skin
Brigham Young identified 'flat nose and black skin' as divine curses. For 119 years, this theology denied priesthood to Black Latter-day Saints.
Devil's Representation
Church President John Taylor taught that God preserved the 'curse of Cain' through Noah's flood so 'the devil should have a representation upon the earth.'
We Cannot Tone It Down
John Taylor declared they 'cannot tone down' polygamy. He died in hiding, true to his vow. Six years later, the church abandoned the practice.
Monogamy Is Robbery
Brigham Young called monogamy 'a system established by robbers' and 'no part of the economy of Heaven.' Today, every LDS temple marriage is monogamous.
The Only Men Who Become Gods
Brigham Young declared that ONLY polygamists can become Gods. He prophesied they would NEVER abandon polygamy for statehood. Both claims were reversed.
As God Once Was
The King Follett Discourse — Joseph Smith's magnum opus, delivered 81 days before his death. 'God himself was once as we are now.' Modern church response: 'I don't know that we teach it.'
A Host of Devils Will Be Needed
Brigham Young revealed that temple endowments are given to 'make devils of those who will deny the faith, for that is also necessary, as a host of devils will be needed.'
Never Given to Another People
A First Presidency prophet promised 'this work shall never be given to another people.' Six years later, the Manifesto abandoned polygamy. Fundamentalists keep the doctrine but are excommunicated.