Why not, he is a renounced academic scholar teaching in one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and sharing incredibly insightful information about the very real, fallible, human being that Joseph Smith was, as all prophets throughout time have been. Only one person was ever perfect, and he lived 2000 years ago, yet lives today!
You folks think he will be excommunicated for sharing that stuff, quite the contrary.
Zakeet, evidence here of your comment in post #20..."I believe the bottom line conclusion of the article is absolutely correct: The LDS Church can no longer lie and deny the truth -- they are therefore anxiously, urgently seeking another solution."
Very interesting how the hero of the hymn
PRAISE TO THE MAN
1844 version
Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
Jesus annointed that Prophet and Seer.
Blessed to open the last dispensation,
Kings shall extol him, and nations revere.
Chorus:
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.
Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr;
Honored and blest be his ever great name!
Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins,
Stain Illinois while the earth lauds his fame.
Chorus
Great is his glory and endless his priesthood.
Ever and ever the keys he will hold.
Faithful and true he will enter his kingdom,
Crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.
Chorus
Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven;
Earth must atone for the blood of that man.
Wake up the world for the conflict of justice.
Millions shall know "Brother Joseph" again.
Chorus
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has now become "the very real, fallible, human being".
Side note: The "mormon web-cleaner" has been at work on this hymn. It's not as easy to find as it was a short time ago. I have it archived now.