Christianity and Mormonism alike, I remain AGAST at how in each the early supposedly 'True Believers' (and in the case of Mormonism including the founder himself) despite their professed 'belief' nevertheless felt the uncontrollable urge to change dogma, doctrine, protocol, procedures, strictures, and rules willy nilly.
Yes Apostle Paul, Brigham Young (and Joe Smith), I'm looking at you.
Yes Apostle Paul, Brigham Young (and Joe Smith), I'm looking at you.
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.