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Episode 6 of Apostates explores Sarah M. Pratt's complex journey from devoted member to vocal critic of early Mormonism. We examine her alleged encounter with Joseph Smith's polygamous proposal, her steadfast refusal, and the subsequent campaign to discredit her. We trace how the introduction of plural marriage created impossible choices between institutional loyalty and personal conscience, ultimately leading to her excommunication and lifelong opposition to polygamy.

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Examine Sarah Pratt's journey from her encounters with Joseph Smith to her apostasy in Nauvoo, to her strained relationship with Orson Pratt, to her isolation and strong stance against the Church in Utah. What can we learn from her strength and experience?

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