In this gripping episode, Bryan and Lindsay delve into the controversial rumors of punitive castrations carried out by Mormon elders, focusing on figures like Bishop Warren Snow. They examine the source materials, weighing the evidence and context behind these shocking claims. Was this zealotry, justice, or something else entirely? Join the discussion as they bring historical analysis and perspective to a dark chapter of Mormon history. This episode is the audio adaptation of a video available on Sunstone’s YouTube channel.
SHOWNOTES:
- John Peterson, “Warren Stone Snow, a Man in Between: The Biography of a Mormon Defender” (masters thesis, BYU).
- John Turner, “‘Things Are So Dark and Mysterious’: The Thomas Lewis Case and Violence in Early LDS Utah,” in Matthew L. Harris and Newell G. Bringhurst, eds. The LDS Gospel Topics Series: A Scholarly Engagement.
- Ann Eliza Young, Wife No. 19
- John D. Lee, Mormonism Unveiled
I had a few unsettling interactions with a descendant of Warren Snow. I would bet this man i encountered was a bigamist.
Ah yes, 3rd Great Grandpa Snow. It’s interesting how these fun stories aren’t shared at the family reunions lol
Judge George Peacock is also my 3rd Great Grandpa.
Let’s not start with the Isaac Morleys.
I’m surprised I’m a decent person, to be honest.
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