Joseph Smith's feather trick: the money was never there
Description: Joseph Smith told Josiah Stowell exactly what they'd find buried with the money: a feather.
They dug. The feather was there. The money wasn't.
Stowell still swore in court that Joseph "never deceived him."
Sources: Examination of Joseph Smith, Bainbridge, NY, March 20, 1826 (testimony of Josiah Stowell); "The 1826 Trial of Joseph Smith," FAIR Conference, 2002.
Watch the full episode (Joseph Smith and Treasure Digging, LDS Discussions): https://youtu.be/6p7gAxwsM_k
#mormon #ldschurch #josephsmith #mormonstories #exmormon #exmo
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They dug. The feather was there. The money wasn't.
Stowell still swore in court that Joseph "never deceived him."
Sources: Examination of Joseph Smith, Bainbridge, NY, March 20, 1826 (testimony of Josiah Stowell); "The 1826 Trial of Joseph Smith," FAIR Conference, 2002.
Watch the full episode (Joseph Smith and Treasure Digging, LDS Discussions): https://youtu.be/6p7gAxwsM_k
#mormon #ldschurch #josephsmith #mormonstories #exmormon #exmo
___________________
At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.
Our overall mission is to:
1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology
2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis
3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions Close description