William Herschel explains his reasoning for believing the moon is inhabited.

Webster's 1828 Dictionary gives the first definition of "dictator" as "One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims for the direction of others."

Jacob in the Book of Moron speaks of David and Solomon in engaging in "abomination" due to their having "many" wives and concubines.

Joseph reveals Church to be governed "by common consent."

Joseph teaches that the Song of Solomon is not inspired writing.

Section 101 of the 1835 D&C declares that the Church believes in monogamy.

Joseph talks about the potential effects of emancipation.

Duncan Bradford positively theorizes that the moon may be inhabited.

Joseph records how he resigned his office from the Kirtland Bank; the bank was not successful due to the "darkness, speculation, and wickedness" of the time.

George W. Robinson reports that John F. Boynton believed that the Kirtland Bank "was instituted by the will of God" and he was told it would not fail.

Parley P. Pratt, in the Elders' Journal, argues that the letter published May 23, 1837 by critics "is not a true copy" of the letter he wrote; affirms his belief in the Book of Mormon and Joseph.

LaFayette C. Lee recalls Joseph saying that his words were, at times, cited as if scripture.

Joseph, in a letter to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, cautions them from returning from Britain during "sickly season."

Joseph teaches the Nauvoo Relief Society that he is fallible and has "the frailty of human nature like other men."

Parley P. Pratt's pamphlet that inspired the Kinderhook hoaxers.

Joseph, in his journal, teaches that "Miasma" (malaria) is caused by the climate.

William Clayton journal entry describing Joseph translating Kinderhook Plates.

Brigham describes seeing the Kinderhook Plates.

Joseph's journal entry describing encounter with Kinderhook Plates.

John Taylor & Wilford Woodruff broadside with facsimile of Kinderhook plates.

Joseph affirms that he believes the Bible "as it read when it came from the pen of the original writers"; translators, transcribers, and corrupt priests have resulted in errors in the present text.

Joseph teaches that children who die in mortality will be raised as children and will being to grow into adults in the resurrection.

Joseph reports Hyrum Smith taught there were humans on this earth prior to Adam.

Thomas C. Sharp gives an account of the Kinderhook Plates.

Hyrum Smith teaches the sun, moon, and stars are inhabited.

John Stevens Cabot Abbott writes favorably about the moon behind inhabited in a school textbook.

Willard Richards records Brigham teaching that "we are all father Adams"; the title "Father" only properly applies to "Father Adam" who is "our Father in heaven."

Brigham is sustained as president of the Church on December 27, 1847.

Orson Hyde explains Utah servitude laws.

Utah Territorial Legislature legalizes slavery in the territory.

Brigham explains slave law in Utah.

Orson Pratt holds Africans and other groups have a "degraded parentage" and valiant premortal spirits "kept in reserve" will not receive their bodies.

Charles W. Penrose teaches that one is not to blindly follow Church leaders.

Orson Pratt makes a distinction between God and Adam/Michael and teaches that Adam learned language by immediate inspiration from God.

Brigham teaches the Saints that what makes one the President of the Church is not being a Prophet but instead their holding the Keys of the Priesthood.

Brigham claims that Heber C. Kimball is his "Prophet" and states he received a vision of the then-future Salt Lake Temple "as if it was in reality before me."

Brigham, in a sermon in Springville, Utah, teaches that he knows he made errors when preaching in the past; one should always pray to God to be kept from "speaking false principles."

Brigham said every earth has its own Adam and Eve and that Saints don't have to understand Adam's status.

Brigham teaches that, if ancient prophets and apostles were asked about their doctrine of deity, there would be differences of theological opinion.

Heber C. Kimball, when affirming that Joseph was a true prophet like Moses, said that "he was our dictator in the things of God" and that it was for them to listen to him and "do just as he told us."

Brigham tells the Saints not to be satisfied with anything he does unless the Spirit of Jesus and spirit of revelation makes them satisfied with his teachings.

Wilford Woodruff said Orson Pratt disagrees with Brigham concerning how Adam's body was formed.

Deseret News prints article arguing the moon is not inhabited.

Brigham urges the Saints to have the light of the Holy Spirit continually and not to be dependent upon Church leaders.

Brigham teaches the relationship between "Heavenly Father" and "Adam" is a mystery.

Brigham tells the Saints that he has been the recipient of special revelation and has "the spirit of prophecy," though not in the same degree as Joseph.

John Taylor disparages abolitionists and underground railroad.

Heber C. Kimball speaks of those who have taken exception with some of Brigham's teachings; claims that Brigham would not say something unless he knew it was true.

Brigham acknowledges that Prophets and Apostles, himself included, can make mistakes; qualifies this by stating that he will not be able to lead the Church astray.

Wilford Woodruff said Orson Pratt promised not to oppose Brigham on their doctrinal differences.

Brigham, while affirming he is a prophet, tells the Saints he is not a Prophet in the same manner as Joseph was.

Brigham says that Black people cannot hold priesthood office because of the curse of Cain.

Wilford Woodruff teaches that Joseph and other Church leaders have taught doctrines that seem contrary to the theories and principles one previously learned.

Minutes of April 4, 1860 meeting between Orson Pratt and other Church leaders.

Brigham instructs Orson Pratt to submit any doctrinal writings to the Church leadership for inspection before sharing them publicly.

Brigham states that if he has been guilty of any wrong-doing, it is sharing too much about the nature of God to the Saints.

George Q. Cannon, acting as editor for volume 8 of the Journal of Discourses, calls the series a "standard work."

Orson Hyde teaches that he heard God proclaim Brigham to be the President of the Church; affirms Brigham, like Joseph, has received divine revelation on occasion.

Brigham teaches that, for a doctrine to be binding, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve must be in unanimous agreement.

Heber C. Kimball teaches that he was told by the Lord in April 1862 that Adam was his father and the God and Father of the inhabitants of this earth.

Heber C. Kimball teaches that Adam's God and Father made him the Lord of this creation and Saints should imitate Adam.

John Taylor lists secular books such as dictionaries as among the "standard works."

Brigham teaches the Saints that whenever any dispute arises, they can count on divine intervention as "the Lord steadies the ark."

Orson Pratt writes to Brigham, asking to make a confession of his doctrinal wrongs.

Orson Pratt is recorded as having made a full confession to the Salt Lake City School of the Prophets for disagreeing with Brigham over the relationship between "Adam" and "God."

Brigham teaches that there are theological disagreements among the Apostles of the Church, including the status of children who die in infancy and the nature of their resurrected bodies.

George Q. Cannon teaches that the spirit of prophecy is continually with Brigham.

Brigham teaches that when his sermons are copied and approved by him, they are as good as scripture and en par with the Bible.

Brigham wonders if the moon is inhabited, and says he thinks the sun might be.

Brigham teaches that Cain was cursed with black skin.

George Q. Cannon states that God loves all, including the "dark sons of Cain."

Brigham teaches that Adam is our Father and God and holds priesthood keys.

Wilford Woodruff teaches that this is the only dispensation that will not fall into a Great Apostasy.

George A. Smith lists the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants as being among the larger category of "standard works."

Orson Pratt recounts Joseph's teachings concerning the lost ten tribes; concludes that he is not sure if Joseph was speaking by revelation or "it was a matter of mere speculation."

Brigham recounts his difficulty with accepting Joseph's revelation about the degrees of glory; he did not judge the revelation but instead "handed it over to the Lord."

Wilford Woodruff notes in journal for March 1877 that Brigham Young was laboring all winter to produce a perfect form of the Temple Endowment.

Brigham lists the "standard works" as being a distinct category from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants.

John Taylor states that he thought Abel's ordination was a mistake.

During a sermon, George Q. Cannon admits that he may have made mistakes in his teachings; asks Church members to reject any mistakes and keep the good.

Joseph F. Smith believes that D&C 101 (1835 ed. of the Doctrine and Covenants) was added by Oliver Cowdery without any authority from Joseph.

John Taylor comments on importance of submitting decisions to body of Church.

George Q. Cannon tells J. Floyd King Church's views on "inferior races."

George Q. Cannon teaches that the Church receives public revelation on a continual basis; there are many revelations that have not been inscripturated.

Joseph F. Smith teaches that God will only allow those who have been proven faithful to lead the Church; warns against those claiming direct revelation "independent of the order and channel of the Priesthood."

Deseret News reports scientific arguments for the moon being inhabited.

The Daily Inter Ocean provides critical account of Kinderhook Plates discovery.

Ebenezer Robinson recollects the establishment of the Kirtland Bank; claims that it was due to a "spirit of speculation" and reflected "a spirit of worldly ambition."

Provo Daily Enquirer runs an article arguing the moon is not inhabited.

Charles W. Penrose teaches that the Saints do not blindly follow their leaders; while President Wilford Woodruff is the only man who receives revelation for the Church, Saints are to investigate any of his claims, including a "thus saith the Lord" revelation.

Franklin D. Richards says that Joseph taught that the "seed of Cain" would not receive their "final redemption" until after the "seed of Abel . . . should all have their opportunity."

George Q. Cannon states that he was told by John Taylor in Nauvoo about Joseph Smith's priesthood ban teachings.

Lorenzo Snow, during a sermon in the Salt Lake Temple, teaches that Joseph and other Church leaders, himself included, are not infallible or impeccable, but have been entrusted to act with God's authority.

Lorenzo Snow teaches that, while some actions of Church leaders cannot then be explained, members have the right to the Spirit so they can judge these actions.

Edward Bunker writes to Joseph F. Smith to ask for clarification as to doctrinal status of Adam-God.

Joseph F. Smith writes to Lillie Golsan informing her that not all theories and speculations of Church leaders are necessarily the doctrine of the Church.

Joseph F. Smith, while testifying in the Reed Smoot hearing, claims he had not received a revelation as head of the Church.

Joseph F. Smith speaks of someone who was "unfortunate enough to be colored with a black skin."

J. R. Dummelow discusses how prophets are products of their own times and scripture is a synergy of the human and the divine.

Joseph F. Smith notes that it has not been revealed if Adam and Eve were transplanted to this earth from another world with immortal bodies.

First Presidency teach that, while all members have the right to personal revelation, they cannot convey authority to direct others and should not be accepted when contrary to "Church covenants, doctrine, or disciple or to know facts."

First Presidency teaches "God" and "Father" can be used as titles for people other than God the Father, including Jesus.

William Clayton records Heber C. Kimball teaching that if one obeys the counsel of a Church leader and they are wrong, the consequences will fall on the heads of the leaders, not the members.

B. H. Roberts comments on canonization process.

John A. Widtsoe teaches Latter-day Saints to expect perfection from no one.

Joseph F. Merrill teaches that, while the President of the Church is not infallible, when he speaks authoritatively, no one should reject his teachings.

George Albert Smith, in a letter to Cope, rejects belief that "once the prophet speaks, the thinking has been done"; instead, Church members are to use their intellect and reasoning to determine truth.

L. John Nuttall said he worked on the Lecture at the Veil and Brigham approved it.

Marion G. Romney states that Adam was a Son of God in the Premortal existence; if there were Pre-Adamites, they were not ancestors of Adam.

Joseph Fielding Smith teaches that not everything Church leaders say or write is inspired by God; teachings from leaders must be measured against the Standard Works of the Church.

Joseph Fielding Smith teaches that children who die in mortality will be raised as children in the Millennium and grow up to adulthood.

Bruce R. McConkie says prophets have own opinions and prejudices.

Bruce R. McConkie defends priesthood ban based on scriptural interpretation.

Bruce R. McConkie calls Adam-God a "theory" and teaches Adam is subordinate to both Jesus and His Father.

Bruce R. McConkie discusses Adam in Latter-day Saint theology, including his being the Ancient of Days; Adam was also "one of the most noble and intelligent characters who ever lived."

Joseph F. Smith tells Eugene England that no revelation exists on premortal explanation for ban.

Bruce R. McConkie, when discussing General Authorities in the Church, notes that, while they have authority to administer Church affairs, they may not be authorities in doctrine and such a calling does not make one infallible.

Hugh B. Brown comments on what makes teachings binding.

Marion G. Romney teaches how one can know when a church leader is speaking as a prophet; we can know by the Holy Ghost.

Hal Knight reports on Church leaders meeting with the Apollo 15 astronauts; Joseph Fielding Smith receives a color photograph taken on the moon; Harold B. Lee tells the astronauts that Church leaders watched their travel to the moon.

Bruce R. McConkie teaches that the footnote in the LDS edition of the King James Bible for Hebrews 5:7-8 (which follows the JST) is in error.

President Spencer W. Kimball records in his journal his ordination as president of the Church.

George Q. Cannon teaches that, while the President and other leaders of the Church receive inspiration, they are all fallible, both individually and collectively; "infallibility is not given to men."

Harold B. Lee teaches the privileged status of the Standard Works; while the president is the only one who alone has the right to declare new doctrine, they are not always inspired by God when they teach.

George Q. Cannon teaches that the President and Apostles of the Church are ordinary men with the same challenges as everyone else; it is necessary that their faith be tried as ours.

Boyd K. Packer appeals to an incident in the life of Karl G. Maeser that the priesthood of God are "just common old sticks, but it's the position that counts"; one should follow them to be safe and will be lost if they stray from them.

Deseret News publishes First Presidency press release announcing the revelation on the priesthood.

Elder N. Eldon Tanner announces the First Presidency announcing the priesthood revelation at General Conference.

N. Eldon Tanner teaches that when "the prophet speaks the debate is over."

Ezra Taft Benson teaches that "The living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works" and dead prophets and if one follows the leaders of the Church, one will "be blessed; reject them and suffer."

Bruce R. McConkie, quoting Joseph Fielding Smith, teaches that the Standard Works are the rule by which we determine if what a Church leader writes or speaks is authoritative and inspired.

Bruce R. McConkie instructs Latter-day Saints to forget what he and other Church leaders said to justify the priesthood restriction before the revealation of 1978; they were operating "with a limited understanding and without the light and knowledge that now has come into the world."

Stanley B. Kimball published article in the Ensign on Kinderhook Plates.

Harold B. Lee discusses when a prophet speaks as a prophet; teaches that not every word spoken by the General Authorities is inspired, or they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost in everything they do.

Dallin H. Oaks teaches the principle of "responsibility of revelation;" one will not receive a revelation beyond the sphere of their calling (e.g., a bishop will only receive revelation for his ward, not the entire Church).

Neal A. Maxwell, in a letter to Blake T. Ostler, states he does not understand some of the nuances of the debate about God having absolute foreknowledge.

Bruce R. McConkie said the Adam-God theory is "heretical" and a "cultist practice."

Van Hale lists a number of moral failings ascribed to prophets and apostles in the Bible.

Michael J. Crowe reviews Christian responses to cosmic pluralism in the 18th and 19th centuries.

John Edward Taylor, as part of the Logan Temple Lectures in 1888, agrees with Joseph's teachings that children who die in infancy will be raised as infants and will grow up to adults in the resurrection.

Marvin J. Ashton teaches that Church leaders, as with everyone else, "have some weaknesses."

Dallin H. Oaks teaches the importance of knowing the difference between "the act of passing judgement as to the merits of anything" and "the act of passing severe judgement; censure; faultfinding" in relation to Church leaders.

The October 1987 issue of the Ensign reprints the First Presidency's statement on the Mark Hofmann affair; states that the Church did purchase documents that later turned out to be forgeries.

The October 1987 issue of the Ensign discusses the Mark Hofmann affair, including listing documents the Church purchased that later turned out to be forgeries.

Hugh B. Brown teaches that something is not a binding doctrine upon members of the Church until it has been submitted and examined by the leadership of the Church and later to the vote of the people.

George Q. Cannon warns against putting faith on Church leaders as they are not perfect; instead, we must "lean on God" as "He will never fail us."

Bruce R. McConkie teaches that the JST translation items, chapter headings, Topic Guide, Bible Dictionary, footnotes, Gazeteer, and maps in the Scriptures are not perfect or determine doctrine.

James E. Faust, during General Conference, teaches that Church leaders are not perfect or infallible, but they have a great desire "to know and do the will of our Heavenly Father."

Boyd K. Packer teaches that only the Standard Works and statements written under the assignment of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve are to be considered official Church declarations.

Wilford Woodruff address the Law of Adoption; teaches that there has been ongoing revelation and development to this doctrine since the time of Joseph.

M. Gerald Bradford and Larry E. Dahl note that the Church does not have an official position on a number of topics, and there are differences opinions between church members, including leaders.

Russell M. Nelson teaches that, while church leaders are ordinary human beings, they have been given authority from God; such is delegated from the President of the Church to other leaders.

Neal A. Maxwell teaches that leaders are aware of their own imperfections and that "the faithful realize the Apostles are working out their salvation, too."

Boyd K. Packer says a prophet need not be a classic example of physical perfection or education; Joseph and other prophets are subject to "frustration and even to failure."

Harold B. Lee teaches that not every sermon preached by a Latter-day Saint leader is inspired by the Holy Ghost.

Harold B. Lee teaches that not every word spoken or written by a Church leader is inspired; appeals to the standard works of the Church as the means of determining of such writings or statements are inspired.

Henry B. Eyring teaches that everyone has the "problem" of hearing the word of God through imperfect teachers and leaders.

Dallin H. Oaks teaches that the Church believes in continuing, not continuous revelation; Church leaders are often left to work out problems for themselves without revelation.

George Q. Cannon records Lorenzo Snow teaching that he saw Joseph and other leaders of the Church "do things which I did not approve of" and yet still believed that they were inspired of God.

Neal A. Maxwell acknowledges that Joseph was not perfect and was even criticized by God in the Doctrine and Covenants for his sins and shortcomings.

In May 1961, Joseph Fielding Smith, during a stake conference, teaches that man will never get a man into space and will not go to the moon.

Lawrence Wright reports Gordon B. Hinckley saying he does not know what Brigham Young meant in some of his Adam-God teachings.

Edward L. Kimball quotes the accounts of several apostles who were present at the June 1, 1978 meeting where the revelation on the priesthood was confirmed.

The First Presidency, in a letter from March 1983, teaches that books written by a General Authority is not to be considered a Church publication or necessarily represents official Latter-day Saint teaching.

Brigham Young, Jr., records attending a meeting with fellow apostles where Adam-God was discussed, and Franklin D. Richards described the teaching as "inspiring," feeling it brought God nearer to them.

Richard Lyman Bushman discusses the establishment and failure of the Kirtland Safety Society.

Paul H. Dunn discusses the Adam-God theory; states that it was discussed and taught by Church leaders but it was never accepted as a doctrine of the Church.

Joseph Fielding McConkie discusses Joseph Fielding Smith (his grandfather) being in error concerning men landing on the moon; concludes it would be wrong to dismiss everything he has said "on the basis of one faulty illustration."

Joseph Smith Sr. blessing to Lorenzo Snow says he will preach on the moon.

MormonThink Website calls into question the importance and utility of modern prophets.

Michael Paulos addresses Joseph F. Smith's claims concerning his receiving revelation during the 1904 Reed Smoot Hearings.

Brigham teaches that he and other Church leaders can and do make mistakes; one should seek personal revelation instead of over-relying on apostles and prophets.

Robert L. Millet discusses the criteria for determining official doctrine of the Church.

NASA Website presents an overview of the Apollo 15 mission.

Bruce R. McConkie, addressing religious educators, teaches he and other Church leaders cannot make Church doctrine or have power to do such on their own.

Church disavows purported statement of Randy Bott and condemns past and current racism, in and out of the Church.

D. Todd Christofferson teaches that not every statement by a Church leader, past or present, necessarily constitutes the doctrine of the Church; a prophet is only a prophet when acting as such.

In a revelation from July 1828, Joseph is chastised by the Lord for the loss of the 116 pages and for being sinful.

Article of Faith 9 teaches the concept of progressive revelation.

The Lord, in a July 1830 revelation, informs Joseph that his transgressions are not excusable and is commanded to "sin no more."

The Articles of Faith teaches LDS believe the Bible to be "the word of God as far as it is translated correctly."

1 Kings 13 records how an unnamed prophet is fooled into breaking his promise to God; results in a lion killing him as a result of breaking his oath to God to fast.

Paul, in Galatians 2, accuses Peter of hypocrisy by refusing fellowship with Gentiles; claims Peter et al. were not walking "uprightly according to the truth of the gospel."

In a May 1833 revelation, Joseph is rebuked by the Lord for not keeping the commandments; he is commanded to pray always lest "that wicked one" will have power over him.

In a March 1833 revelation, Joseph is warned by God about his "high-mindedness and pride" and is commanded to avoid slothfulness and uncleanness.

Paul teaches that God will provide prophets and apostles until "we all come in the unity of the faith."

1 Nephi 13 teaches that "plain and precious things were taken away" from the Bible.

In Matthew 16, Peter is called "Satan" by Jesus after rebuking Jesus concerning his prediction he must go to Jerusalem to die and be raised on the third day.

2 Nephi 31:3 teaches that God communicates to people "according to their language" and according to "their understanding."

Paul, in his Epistle to the Ephesians, teaches that the Church's foundation is that of "apostles and prophets"; Jesus Christ is likened to being "the chief corner stone."

Lehi teaches that all men have a free will and "they are free to choose liberty and eternal life."

The Prophet Nathan, in 2 Samuel 12, informs David that he sinned by murdering Uriah and taking his wife, Bathsheba.

D&C 67:5 teaches that God gave revelations to Joseph in his own language, which results in making known "his imperfections."

In section 132 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord makes references to the "sins" and "transgressions" of Joseph.

Joshua 9 records Joshua being fooled by the Gibeonites.

In a revelation, Joseph is told that it is possible for him to "tempt" God in seeking to re-translate the Book of Lehi.

D. Todd Christofferson warns against imputing infallibility to Joseph; he was "a mortal man striving to fulfill an overwhelming, divinely- appointed mission."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf states that "there have been times when members or leaders in the Church have simply made mistakes."

Nathaniel Givens discusses the responsibility individual Church members have in determining what is revelation; God does not provide a simple formula or rulebook.

Russell M. Nelson teaches that there are counterbalances and safeguards in the Church so that no leader can lead the Church astray.

LaJean Purcell Carruth and Gerrit L. Dirkmaat demonstrates that there are differences between the shorthand accounts of sermons from George D. Watt and what would later be published in the Journal of Discourses.

NASA Website gives overview of the Apollo 11 mission.

Matthew McBride discusses the background to D&C 3, 5, 10, 17, and 19, including Martin Harris and the loss of the Book of Lehi.

Stephen E. Robinson discusses the criteria for determining official doctrine of the Church.

The September 2016 issue of the Ensign addresses what one should do if they question something a prophet has taught; addressing Church members in an official capacity is one example of a prophet acting as such.

The Joseph Smith Papers website discusses the history of the Kirtland Safety Society.

Elizabeth A. Kuehn discusses the crisis of 1837 and the establishment and failure of the Kirtland Safety Society.

Clifford J. Cunningham says that William Herschel believes the moon was inhabited.

LDS Living publishes an article discussing some of the weaknesses of ancient and modern prophets.

Church Website's essay on the Kirtland Safety Soceity discusses its origins and the reasons for its failure.

Don Bradley discusses the historical background to the loss of the Book of Lehi.

Joseph M. Spencer discusses the various theological and ethical issues surrounding Nephi's slaying of Laban in 1 Nephi 4.

Joseph F. Smith teaches that, when teaching the Adam-God theory, Brigham was expressing only an opinion; the Standard Works are the rule by which doctrine is to be determined or rejected.

Henry B. Eyring teaches, during General Conference, the importance of relying upon personal revelation to keep the commandments and keep the faith.

Historian W. Paul Reeve states that the priesthood restriction was not inspired and was a mistake.

George B. Handley discusses how there has always been a tension between Church members accepting leaders as inspired and the question of their fallibility.

Russell M. Nelson discusses the importance of living prophets for Latter-day Saints.

Article on NASA Website discusses the Sun; notes that the Sun "[cannot] harbor life as we know it because of its extreme temperatures and radiation."

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website discusses Marlaria, including how one contracts the disease.

Sotah 48b calls King David an early "prophet" alongside Samuel and Solomon.