The primary reason for attending Sacrament meeting is to receive the blessings and instructions from the Holy Ghost. We want to recognize and receive the Holy Ghost.

Eliza was taught personally by Joseph Smith—she had a different vision, the original vision.

Material Discussed: Essay by Valerie Hudson, "Does Feminism End With Extinction?" Additional essays from the Latterday Crone (Valerie Hudson), click this link for the index.  Another essay by Valerie Hudson, “Feminism is a Descendant of Christianity.”

The creation story and plural marriage go together—if we believe God is merciful, plural marriage is not the norm—It is Eve and Adam, one woman and one man. This is the story that begins humanity and serves as the model for God’s law of marriage.

As a busy young mom without social media, she could feel bad about herself within herself. Only looking for some good opinions from her best friend, husband, and God. This generation is bombarded with so much external noise, which affects them. 

“When we are consumed with what our legacy says about us, we invite torment into our lives. When legacy matters to us because of what we can do for others, we invite God, purpose, and meaningful achievement into our lives.” Kate Holbrook, “Weight of Legacy.”

Is this a celestial law? No. What is God’s law? It is a marriage between one man and one woman; polygamy is an occasional step outside of that law.