By J. Stuart.  Today, June 27, marks the 168th anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the Mormon prophet. Discussing the legacy and meaning of the martyrdom–which has been eloquently and fiercely debated since 1844–isn’t my aim today, although you can read D&C 135 for the canonized account of the martyrdom (that the account of […]

By J. Stuart. If Latter-Day Saints want to share their story more effectively, they need to know their history better. Joseph Smith, Jr. was a polygamist. There’s no two ways about it. If you weren’t aware of this, and want to learn more from a Church source, check it out here. As the United States […]