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John Taylor’s Last Stand

John Taylor was no stranger to conflict. As an editor to several publications, he denounced rampant political injustice, social prejudice, and mob violence. As a gifted orator, he confounded religious oppressors with their own scriptures. As a close friend to the Prophet, he accompanied Joseph Smith on that fateful journey to Carthage, Illinois, where they … Read moreJohn Taylor’s Last Stand

Pioneer Day

Today is July 24th, the state holiday which commemorates the Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley. I have fond childhood memories of this day. My parents instilled a great love in me for America and the pioneers. For us Mormons, we celebrated the 4th of July and the 24th of July nearly identically, with … Read morePioneer Day