[U.S. Religious History] The 100th General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church (PCUS) passed a resolution declaring that sexual relations in the context of marriage but without the intent to conceive children were not sinful. (1)
-- 50 years ago - Apr 28, 1960
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps and his son Waterman leave Missouri for Kirtland, arriving May 17. (2)
-- 175 years ago - Apr 28, 1835
[Mark Hofmann] Church News announces Church's acquisition of Harris letter from Christensen, and publishes the letter, with a careful statement from First Presidency acknowledging apparent authenticity. (3)
-- 25 years ago - Apr 28, 1985
1 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://am-rel-hist.gu.ma
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Whittaker, David J., The Hofmann Maze, A Book Review Essay with a Chronology and Bibliography of the Hofmann Case, BYU Studies Vol. 29, No. 1, pg.80,
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