Criticism Of Mormonism
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has been the subject of criticism since it was founded by American religious leader Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1830. Historically, no issue caused greater criticism of the church than its practice of plural marriage, which it officially abandoned in 1890. Since then, criticisms have focused on arguments of historical revisionism, homophobia, racism, sexist policies, and inadequate financial disclosure.
Read more about Criticism Of Mormonism: Critics, Criticism Regarding Temples, Finances, Criticism of Response To Internal Dissent, Church Monitors Members' Critical Publications, Alleged Distortion of Its Own History, FARMS Scholarship Questioned, Views On Sexuality, Racism, Gender Bias and Sexism
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