Yes, the LDS Church removed the penalties in 1990 to appease the members of their Church who were turned off by it. It wasnt really public knowledge at the time so I dont think it was because of criticism from outside the LDS Church.
@badassadam, yes, they do go at people really hard because its a cult. That is what cults do. They abuse people. Its not your fault. They abuse members and non-m
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