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Dr. Ugo Perego on Mormon DNA

Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents sat down in 2017 with world renown population geneticist, Dr. Ugo Perego discusses many complex issues regarding Mormon DNA tests. We cover Joseph Smith’s paternity tests, Book of Mormon DNA, DNA tests for the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and Biblical Literalism. Check it out!

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Get Peer Reviewed! (Part 10 of 10)

Polygamy skeptics complain that their work isn’t taken seriously.  I’m going to issue a challenge to them to get peer reviewed.  We’ll also talk about the charge that some people complain that saying Joseph Smith was a polygamist impugns his character.  What does Mark Tensmeyer say about that?  Check out our conversation…. GT  2:53:40  Well, I think this all brings

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Barbara Jones Brown & Richard Turley discuss Blood Atonement's role in the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

Blood Atonement’s Role in MMM (Barbara Brown/Rick Turley 3 of 4)

Blood Atonement has long been attributed as a reason a hundred Arkansas immigrants were killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Did it play a role in the atrocity? Richard Turley & Barbara Jones Brown discuss the controversial doctrine, and whether the massacre was revenge for Parley Pratt’s murder. We’ll also discuss whether Brigham Young was involved in the cover-up of

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John D Lee’s Sham Trial (Barbara Brown/Rick Turley 1 of 4)

The Mountain Meadows Massacre is the worst event in Mormon History. John D Lee was the only man convicted. For a century, the LDS Church has tried to cover up the terrible event. There is a game-changing book that sheds new light onthe prosecution of John D Lee, the only man convicted of the massacre. The authors conclude the massacre

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Dr Paul Reeve is head of Mormon Studies at University of Utah

Paul Reeve Discusses the Race Ban

Here’s another classic from the archives. This is the first time we’ve released the entire interview of Dr. Paul Reeve. The interview occurred back in January 2017. Paul discusses his amazing book, “Religion of a Different Color.” We’ll discuss the race ban for blacks excluded from the temple & priesthood, Paul’s role with the Gospel Topics essay on race, and

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Rick Bennett discusses Mormon schisms.

Fun Tour of the Restoration (Mormon schisms)

Did you know there are over 500 Mormon Denominations?! Rick Bennett won’t cover them all but will give a guided tour of some of the groups that date to the time of Joseph Smith, as well as some of the newest groups out there! I’ll introduce you to several Mormon schisms. Check out our conversation… Copyright © 2022 Gospel Tangents

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Mormon Violence & Peace (Patrick Mason)

Patrick Mason holds the Leonard Arrington Chair in Mormon Studies at Utah State University.  He’s written a couple of books on Mormon violence & peace. We’ll touch on the Mountain Meadows Massacre, whether the Book of Mormon promotes peace, violence, or both, and we’ll touch on the recent kerfuffle between him and John Dehlin over a fireside Patrick gave last

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We'll talk about the early years with Dr. John Dehlin.

John Dehlin: The Early Years (Part 1 of 2)

I’ve got the biggest fish in Mormon podcasting!  In this first episode, we’re going to talk to Dr. John Dehlin about his dating an Oscar-winning actress, Renee Zellweger.We’ll talk about John Dehlin’s early years. Copyright © 2022 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. Introduction John Dehlin is the grandfather

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Is it ok to ask hard questions at church?

Is it OK to Ask Hard Questions at Church? (Part 3 of 5)

Gene England was one who liked to ask the hard questions at Church. It definitely caused Gene trouble with Church leaders. Has it gotten any better since Gene died? Dr. Terryl Givens is going to answer. Hard Questions at Church GT:  Is it okay to ask hard questions in the LDS Church? Terryl:  I think it is now. I think

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