As one who has always accepted Brigham as a prophet and faithful disciple of Christ, I still agree it was correct for the Church to not authorize his Adam-God teachings until the controversies over them are resolved by the Word of the Lord as promised in Article of Faith 9.
Yet I am convinced the 1916 Doctrinal Exposition that was made the official church doctrine to distance the Church from the Adam-God teachings is also flawed. Discourses, books and other sources are not guaranteed to be the Iron Rod the faith must be built on.
I trust that Brigham was more correct than wrong. But I also trust that the church needs the Word of the Lord to fully resolve the controversy.
Rich BowermanJanuary 27, 2026
Just watched this first episode. What a great beginning! Already looking forward to episode 2!
RuthJanuary 26, 2026
It makes me so sad that someone would think such terrible things about Brigham Young. I just love that man and I am so grateful for all he did. I wonder If these movies will make a difference to them that think so ill of him or if they even care about the truth.
Mark StoddardJanuary 26, 2026
Sounds terrific, Dan. I'm sure it will be at least the high quality of Witnesses and 6 Days. Excellent.
The comment your referred to by critics of Brigham is mind boggling: "Some seem compelled to open any discussion of Brigham by describing him as “flawed.”" How would we start a discussion on Abraham, Moses, Peter, Paul, and on and on -- with each as "flaw." When referring to a human, to say he or she is flawed is to be redundant and pedantic. AND, didn't Christ refer to such comments as "beam in your eye...?"
LoraJanuary 26, 2026
I am very eager to see "Becoming Brigham" (he's my gr-gr-gr-uncle), but I don't see a link to the video. Is that coming out later?
Doris WilliamsJanuary 26, 2026
Oh, Brother Peterson, thank you, thank you for your scholarship and insight in so many historical presentations and the written word. I loved the movie Six Days in August and all the effort it took to bring it to the screen. I love Brigham. I love Joseph. Needless to say, I love Jesus Christ and this precious restored gospel. I have great respect and love for all our early church leaders and the monumental effort expended to establish this true church on the earth with its saving ordinances and fulness of our Savior's teachings. I greatly value the efforts of our faithful historians and teachers who validate the first fruits of the restoration: our beloved scriptures. Bless all your continued efforts.
Jane GonzalezJanuary 26, 2026
how do we see the video on Meridian magazinez/
Stephen MarshallJanuary 26, 2026
This is a fine tribute to one of the great prophets of the latter days. I look forward to the video series on Brigham Young, which I expect will be just as meaningful as the Interpreter's other great films "Witnesses," "Undaunted," and "Six Days in August." Thank you brother Peterson for your great work!
Susan RoylanceJanuary 26, 2026
Where on Meridian is the video available?
Harold RustJanuary 26, 2026
Thank you again, Brother Peterson, for highlighting another legacy from early "Founding Fathers" ----Joseph and Brigham and so many other good men and women--and allowing us to comfortably rejoice in all the good they pursued and achieved during their lives.
It is interesting to observe common human behavior regarding what they think and/or say about others. For so many of us, if we are in a group of associates and they are disdaining or disparaging another person (whether some one well known or just another classmate), there is a strong tendency not only to think the worst of the person being discussed but to often join in with another specific example of why that person is so "bad". And yet, if just one "respected" member of that group discussion emphasizes a positive experience or observation regarding the "bad" person, the conversation can often turn on a dime into many concurring with the positive descriptions. Conclusion: we are heavily influenced by attitutdes of those right around us----often far beyond what should be accurate, truthful, and uplifting influence when the discourse highlights failings--even when somewhat factual--of others.
So.........thanks for being one of those rare individuals in a crowd who firmly but authoritatively states, "Wait a minute; I would like to share a few real examples of what I admire about that person". Then we all rise to a higher level of what can be our "better self".
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Richard HolmesJanuary 27, 2026
As one who has always accepted Brigham as a prophet and faithful disciple of Christ, I still agree it was correct for the Church to not authorize his Adam-God teachings until the controversies over them are resolved by the Word of the Lord as promised in Article of Faith 9. Yet I am convinced the 1916 Doctrinal Exposition that was made the official church doctrine to distance the Church from the Adam-God teachings is also flawed. Discourses, books and other sources are not guaranteed to be the Iron Rod the faith must be built on. I trust that Brigham was more correct than wrong. But I also trust that the church needs the Word of the Lord to fully resolve the controversy.
Rich BowermanJanuary 27, 2026
Just watched this first episode. What a great beginning! Already looking forward to episode 2!
RuthJanuary 26, 2026
It makes me so sad that someone would think such terrible things about Brigham Young. I just love that man and I am so grateful for all he did. I wonder If these movies will make a difference to them that think so ill of him or if they even care about the truth.
Mark StoddardJanuary 26, 2026
Sounds terrific, Dan. I'm sure it will be at least the high quality of Witnesses and 6 Days. Excellent. The comment your referred to by critics of Brigham is mind boggling: "Some seem compelled to open any discussion of Brigham by describing him as “flawed.”" How would we start a discussion on Abraham, Moses, Peter, Paul, and on and on -- with each as "flaw." When referring to a human, to say he or she is flawed is to be redundant and pedantic. AND, didn't Christ refer to such comments as "beam in your eye...?"
LoraJanuary 26, 2026
I am very eager to see "Becoming Brigham" (he's my gr-gr-gr-uncle), but I don't see a link to the video. Is that coming out later?
Doris WilliamsJanuary 26, 2026
Oh, Brother Peterson, thank you, thank you for your scholarship and insight in so many historical presentations and the written word. I loved the movie Six Days in August and all the effort it took to bring it to the screen. I love Brigham. I love Joseph. Needless to say, I love Jesus Christ and this precious restored gospel. I have great respect and love for all our early church leaders and the monumental effort expended to establish this true church on the earth with its saving ordinances and fulness of our Savior's teachings. I greatly value the efforts of our faithful historians and teachers who validate the first fruits of the restoration: our beloved scriptures. Bless all your continued efforts.
Jane GonzalezJanuary 26, 2026
how do we see the video on Meridian magazinez/
Stephen MarshallJanuary 26, 2026
This is a fine tribute to one of the great prophets of the latter days. I look forward to the video series on Brigham Young, which I expect will be just as meaningful as the Interpreter's other great films "Witnesses," "Undaunted," and "Six Days in August." Thank you brother Peterson for your great work!
Susan RoylanceJanuary 26, 2026
Where on Meridian is the video available?
Harold RustJanuary 26, 2026
Thank you again, Brother Peterson, for highlighting another legacy from early "Founding Fathers" ----Joseph and Brigham and so many other good men and women--and allowing us to comfortably rejoice in all the good they pursued and achieved during their lives. It is interesting to observe common human behavior regarding what they think and/or say about others. For so many of us, if we are in a group of associates and they are disdaining or disparaging another person (whether some one well known or just another classmate), there is a strong tendency not only to think the worst of the person being discussed but to often join in with another specific example of why that person is so "bad". And yet, if just one "respected" member of that group discussion emphasizes a positive experience or observation regarding the "bad" person, the conversation can often turn on a dime into many concurring with the positive descriptions. Conclusion: we are heavily influenced by attitutdes of those right around us----often far beyond what should be accurate, truthful, and uplifting influence when the discourse highlights failings--even when somewhat factual--of others. So.........thanks for being one of those rare individuals in a crowd who firmly but authoritatively states, "Wait a minute; I would like to share a few real examples of what I admire about that person". Then we all rise to a higher level of what can be our "better self".
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