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Episode 13 of Apostates explores the complex world of groups that trace their origins to Joseph Smith but diverged from the mainstream LDS Church. From the liberal Community of Christ to fundamentalist polygamous sects like the FLDS, we examine how different interpretations of prophecy, scripture, and apostasy created hundreds of distinct religious movements. We analyze succession disputes after Smith's death and how competing claims to divine authority led to dramatically different communities, some embracing social justice while others practicing extreme control.

Sources

• Essay_Other LDS Movements_LDS.org
• Video_Who are the Sects?_Church History Matters
• Video_Inside Mormonism's Schisms and Sects_Mormonish
• Video_Schisms in Mormonism_Hamer
• Essay_Comm of Christ_MRM
• Essay_FLDS_MRM
• Essay_Apostalic United B_MRM
• Essay_Church of Christ_MRM
• Essay_More Church of Christ_MRM
• Essay_Bickertonites_MRM
• Essay_Church of Elijah Message_MRM
• Video_How Many Branches of Mormonism_Sects
• Video_Schisms in Mormonism_Hamer
• Video_8 Succession Paths_Church History Matters
• Essay_Success & Splinter Groups_Scripture Central

AI Prompt

Explore the rich, diverse, and contradictory world of Mormon splinter groups. How many are there? What are their beliefs and practices? What can we learn about the natur

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