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S11 E2 Who Are Apostates Really?
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Episode 2 of Apostates discusses Alan D. Roberts' groundbreaking analysis of apostasy in Mormonism, challenging traditional stereotypes of those labeled "apostate." We examine how 61% of Joseph Smith's closest associates faced severe discipline, analyze definitions of apostasy from Brigham Young to modern handbooks, and review case studies including Jesus, Martin Luther, and William Law. We discover that most apostates weren't evil but were often deeply faithful individuals reacting to institutional problems or crushed expectations.
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Summarize the key points from Roberts article profiling apostacy. Introduce how Joseph Smith had 61% of his most trusted leaders; all but 1 First Counselor, Nine of 19 apostles, left. Define apostacy. Why do Church's discipline members? Discuss apostacy through histroy: Jesus, Martin Luther, William Law, Harrison. Go through the 11 points from the Conclusion section one by one in order from one to eleven. Conclude with what faithful and doubting Mormons should understand about apostacy.
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