Episode 46 - A Pocket Square In Prison

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Intro:
Welcome to another riveting episode where the hosts contemplate hosting a camp that's a strange amalgamation of Girls Camp and Great and Spacious youth camp. Their Girls Camp experiences are dissected, ridiculed, and rehashed, revealing the absurdity of camp activities. Meet the hosts—Abigail, Moroni, aaaAAAaaa, and Abigail again, as they present their signature cocktail, "After Death," and laugh about a champagne bottle mishap.
Scriptures: [00:09:23]
Dive into the thrilling world of the Book of Mormon's 4th Nephi, a book so captivating, it's almost non-existent. Moroni, your guide through the brevity, provides a humorous summary of 200 years, complete with peace, class divisions, governmental collapse, and wickedness-induced warfare. Parallels with contemporary issues are drawn, all while questioning the literary finesse of Joseph Smith. Spoiler alert: Even with tangible proof of Jesus' visit, people in 4th Nephi still decide to go down the wickedness route.
Church Teachings: [00:26:28]
aaaAAAaaa takes the wheel to enlighten us on what the Church teaches about 4th Nephi. Brace yourselves for a journey into the promised land of a Zionist society, where repentance, consecration, and pure, hardened hearts are the norms. Marvel at the hosts' skepticism as they question the practicality of utopian societies and poke fun at perceived contradictions. But fear not, for they have the answers to all your questions about Satan in Mormonism, and they're delivered with a hefty dose of sarcasm.
History: [01:01:26]
In this segment, Abigail unravels the riveting history of polygamy in the Mormon Church. Legislative attempts, political activism by Mormon women, and the complexities of managing multiple spouses are dissected with such finesse that you'll forget it's not a comedy show. And just when you thought it couldn't get more exciting, enter Ann-Eliza Young, Brigham Young's 19th wife, narrating the dark tales of polygamy—arranged marriages, commodification of women, and the emotional turmoil within. All in all, another uplifting exploration of the sunshine and rainbows in Mormon history. Cheers!

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