https://dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V26N04_41.pdf
During the last 162 years, rather than explore the theological implications
of D&C 67, some church leaders developed an elaborate mythology
describing the November 1831 conference. This interpretation explained
to faithful the nature of apostasy and apostates. Significantly, the story of
McLellin is typical of a genre which correlates dissent with biblical figures
such as Satan, Cain, and Judas or with Book of Mormon characters such as
Nehor and Korihor. The McLellin story establishes a paradigm from which
an intellectual's dissatisfaction with the church or church leadership can
be understood and rationalized by Mormon membership. One who questions,
indeed, has "more learning than sense" and is a potential candidate
for apostasy
Ultimately, only truth will set us free.
http://emp.byui.edu/satterfieldb/rel341/D&C%2066.html
Dialogue Article
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