Restorny, you were not a member in 1961 were you? What of Hugh Nibley's remarks?
In 1961, Nibley authored a book entitled The Mythmakers, in which he ventured to boldly debunk assertions that Joseph Smith had committed, or had been arrested for, the crime of "glass-looking." Nibley (in words he probably later wished he could retract) went so far as to declare that if, in fact, Smith was actually proven guilty of such nefarious activity, it would constitute the most damning blow that could be imagined to Smith's claim of divine prophetship.
The next time you call me "rebellious" or "vindictive" or "hateful" or "sour grapes," I will be forced to hit the abuse button. I believe TRUTH. That does not make me any of the foul names you call me repeatedly.
It is YOU that posted this vile thread, and it is my rightful place to dispute it. Don't post things that cause dissension then cry "foul," when someone addresses your contentions. That's just disingenuous.
you of all people should know Hugh Nibley is not part of the General Authorities!
That's why I posted Bushman who writes from a secular point of view it eliminates thoes folks who thrive on fault finding!