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Hi all you history experts, I am looking for official records and also historical accounts (journals, diaries) of the practice of Common Consent in early Church History. I know there must be more accounts out there than I have found so far. It seems during this time Common Consent was a far more democratic activity compared to what we experience today. Back then in conferences and other meetings - numerous dissenting votes were the norm and personal concerns and opinions were openly expressed prior to the vote. Also some nominating occurred by the members and it was allowed. Any proposal or motion had to be seconded but a simple majority vote (by the Church members) was all that was needed to pass a proposal. (Quorums had greater restrictions to pass a proposal). An unanimous vote in a conference by the members was so uncommon that when it occurred it was always significantly noted. The diaries of people who voted "NOT in favor" or "opposed" and why is of interest. Also how did the leaders, Church organizations and the members treat them after-wards is of interest. How did all that work out for everyone - the leaders and members alike? Did some leaders vote "opposed" on other leaders? I am also looking for additional events and records of "Conventing to Recognize, follow and Sustain" the existing leaders who had be voted upon at a previous conference. I am aware of it occurring only once in Kirkland and once in Nauvoo by Joseph and am I right in thinking it also occurred again with Brigham as the Saints left Nauvoo? I need a reference. (No dissenting votes or objections or opinions were called for at these - or were they called for?) These only occurred at specially called gatherings and not at regular conference were the members freely voted YES or NO and expressed person feelings and opinions regarding the leaders and proposals presented before them for their consideration - which no doubt made things interesting. Any help in this areas would be greatly appreciated, the people must of recorded something in their Journals at these examples of the principle of Common Consent in action? Thanks
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A recent thread had me asking myself some questions about our "Agency". Are the values of the world changing our Agency? Is Religious freedom slowly being taken from us through laws of the land? Do you think Joseph Smith could do what he did in our times?