Episode 26 - Crocodile Jesus

Join Moroni, Abigail, aaaAAAaaa, and the ever-returning Abish (back from maternity leave, folks!) for another electrifying episode of our podcast. We're not even fazed by a pesky power outage, because, guess what, Moroni can tap into his trusty truck for some good ol' electricity. We'll keep the snappy banter and playful insults flowing, powering through like true champions. Oh, and did we mention the delightful "Carthage Carnage" cocktail we've concocted? We briefly contemplated using real blood, which somehow led us down the rabbit hole of placenta discussions. Don't worry, we won't spare any juicy details.<br/><br/>[00:12:34]<br/>In the Scriptures segment, Moroni injects satirical commentary into their reading of Alma chapters 26 to 29. Brace yourself for repetitive praise, repentance reminders, and battles aplenty between the Nephites and Lamanites. They also share their thoughts on martyrdom and the role of God, infused with their trademark wit.<br/><br/>[00:38:06]<br/>The Church Teachings segment opens with Abish's frustration over the Church's treatment of martyrdom. They critique the exclusion of accidents and suicides from missionary death statistics, raising questions about the Church's emphasis on the afterlife. Abish challenges assertions about Joseph Smith's character, drawing parallels to narcissistic traits and dissecting the Book of Mormon's authenticity. The segment also explores the uncomfortable glorification of the Martin-Willie Hancock Company’s martyrdom, questioning the purpose behind reenactments and the role of suffering in faith.<br/><br/>[01:14:28]<br/>In the History segment, Abigail leads the discussion on the Nauvoo Expositor, Joseph Smith's conflicts, and the abuse of power, and Joseph’s final demise. They unravel the legal drama, the dismissal of arrest warrants, and the tragic events that unfolded in Carthage. The hosts touch upon the aftermath, explore alternative theories, and delve into the succession crisis that followed Joseph Smith's death.