2023 Joseph Smith III Peace Lecture

Liberty Hall invites everyone to gather online for their annual Joseph Smith III Peace Lecture and to celebrate Community of Christ Heritage Day.

Joseph Smith III, termed a "pragmatic prophet" by biographer Roger D. Launius, led the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 64 years, promoting "moderate Mormonism." While adopting a balanced approach on most issues, his unwavering stance denying his father's initiation of polygamy deviated from this pragmatism. Despite ample evidence from various sources, Joseph III chose to protect his father's reputation over addressing the concerns of the Latter Day Saint community. This lecture explores Joseph III's tenure, his missions to Utah, and the ongoing ramifications of his stance on polygamy for Community of Christ.

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• Sunday, September 17
  3PM EDT/ 2PM CDT/ 1PM MDT/ Noon PDT
• The guest speaker is John C. Hamer
• The lecture is free
• No registration required

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