Description

In this episode of The Observatory, Carol Lynn Pearson joins the show to talk about the doctrine of plural marriage in Mormonism. Hear about how the doctrine of polygamy developed, how polygamy causes irreversible damage, the importance of resonating with love, practical solutions to the problem, and Carol’s upcoming books.


Timestamps

[03:53] Have Carol Lynn’s views changed on the doctrine of polygamy.
[10:14] Mormonism and polygamy.
[18:00] How the doctrine changed over time.
[21:11] How polygamy showed up in Carol Lynn’s story.
[26:54] The damage that this doctrine causes.
[44:27] Resonating with love.
[51:30] Carol Lynn’s favorite passages.
[70:41] Solutions to the problem.
[74:15] Carol Lynn’s diaries.

Notable quotes:

• “It benefits no one.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [04:27]
• “However we deal with the past, it is the past.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [26:48]
• “Society must move historically into more and more of a place of light.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [72:15]