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==Quote mining analysis==

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==Analysis==
* The critics fail to tell their readers that Brigham is speaking about the return of Thomas B. Marsh to the church&mdash;he is comparing the consequences of remaining in the Church (as Brigham and Heber have done) versus a long apostasy (as in the case of Marsh).  It is a misrepresentation to describe this as Brigham "boasting."
* As is often the case, the Tanners apply the worst possible interpretation to what are likely innocent remarks intended to teach a ''spiritual'' principle in a humorous or arresting manner. 
{{SeeAlso|Brigham Young and polygamy/Boasted could have more wives|l1=Brigham&mdash;boasted could have more wives?}}
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