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Episode 8 of Challenges explores the complex relationship between violence and early Mormonism in 19th century America. We examine how the broader violent American culture influenced Mormon-non-Mormon conflicts, analyze Joseph Smith's personal approach to conflict, and discuss theological justifications for violence. We investigate key events like the Danites, Mountain Meadows Massacre, and blood atonement doctrine, while considering perspectives from both Mormons and their neighbors.

Sources

• Essay: Peace and Violence 19th Century LDS_LDS.org
• Podcast_Violence Among Mormons_199_Mormon.ish
• Essay: Culture of Violence in JS Mormonism_Sunstone_Part 1
• Essay: Culture of Violence in JS Mormonism_Sunstone_Part 2
• Essay: Culture of Violence in JS Mormonism_Sunstone_Part 3
• Essay; Culture of Violence in JS Mormonism_Michael Quinn_Sunstone
• Essay: Violence in Mormonism_Mormon Stories
• Essay: The Missouri Context & Mormon Legacy of Violence_Kenneth Winn

AI Prompt
Discuss mob violence, persecution, and frontier justice among the 19th Century Mormons. Explore the scriptural and doctrinal basis for violence and self defense along with the teachings of Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon (July 4th speech), and Brigham Young. Exam

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