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From: "Shawn Woodard" <>
Subject: Fw: [IADECATU] Re: Decatur County History
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 20:29:38 -0500


> > Hi all,
> > I just thought I would jump in here and see if I can clear up the
> > "Mormon" issue. I was raised Mormon. The difference between the two
> > religions (LDS and RLDS) is that after Joseph Smith was killed in
Carthage
> > Jail, there was a dispute over the leadership of the church. Some
thought
> > that Bringham Young should be the next "prophet," while others thought
it
> > should be Joseph Smith's eldest son, Joseph Smith Jr. At that point
the
> > church split. The Mormons followed Bringham Young out west to Utah and
> the
> > other faction stayed behind. To this day, the two do not get along
well.
> > The first temple that was built in Kirkland, Ohio is owned and operated
by
> > the RLDS. The Navoo site is owned by the LDS. There are some major
> > differences in the theology of the two groups also. The Mormons have
> > teachings that came from later "prophets" that were not recognized by
the
> > RLDS. Likewise, the RLDS prophets are not and never have been
recognized
> by
> > the Mormons. (LDS) Hope this helps.
> > Shawn Woodard
> >
> > p.s. by the way, I am no longer Mormon. If you want to know why, email
me privately and I'll be happy to share.

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