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Falsifying the History of the Mormon Church

Mark Hoffman produced false documents designed to undermine the faith traditions of the Mormon Church. The church bought these papers in order to suppress them. This scheme eventually led to Hoffman murdering some of his collaborators and injuring himself in a bombing. Journalist Robert Lindsey tells the story in his new book, A Gathering of Saints.

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Other segments from the episode on September 21, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 21, 1988: Interview with Robert Lindsey; Review of Arleen Auger's album "Love Songs"; Interview with Sylvia Miles; Review of Patricia Eakins' short story…

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