Talk:Rigdonite

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[edit] Misrepresentation

This article misrepresents the actions of Brigham Young following the murder of Joseph Smith. For example, the article claims that Young formed a rival faction separate from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and took control of Nauvoo.

Young did nothing of the sort. In conjunction with the other apostles (at least those remaining after a few decided to do things their own way and left the Church), Young followed established procedures for identifying the succeeding prophet. When this process was complete, this governing body felt inspired to present Young as the successor. He acknowledged this calling and asked for the support of the membership. As the new prophet and president of the Church, Young continued to uphold the existing organization and the Church continued forward.

Several of the articles concerning LDS denominations mislead the reader into thinking that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fell apart after the death of Joseph Smith, and that Brigham Young was just one of several power-hungry apostates who sought to persuade others into forming their own groups. In actuality, Young and the vast majority of church members continued to follow the doctrines and principles revealed through Joseph Smith and had nothing in common with those who chose to disregard them. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 131.17.129.22 (talk • contribs). 19:48, 24 June 2005

[edit] Proposed merge with Bickertonite article

Whoever proposed this merge doesn't have a clue about this Church or what it represents. Yes, William Bickerton converted to Mormonism under Sidney Ridgon's influence, but Bickerton broke with Rigdon in 1846. The Ridgonite Church went on to other parts of Pennsylvania while Bickerton remained behind in Monongahela. Bickerton was largely a self-taught (autodidact) Mormon and founded his own Church completely independent of Rigdon. Therefore, this suggested merge is ridiculous. The two Churches are entirely separate and independent of each other. StudierMalMarburg 16:32, 28 November 2006 (UTC)