Articles Regarding the Vallow/Daybell Case

Recently, a (somewhat) famous trial has officially begun in Idaho. Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, two religious fanatics and former members of the Church, are on trial for multiple accounts of murder, including Vallow’s own children.

I frankly hate bringing any of this to the forefront of peoples’ attention. Murder, especially murder of innocent children, is not only wrong, but grossly so, and those involved in this case will have a steep punishment awaiting them.

In preparation for this trial and the likely misrepresentation of the Church that many in the media might produce, I helped FAIR write some articles responding to what Daybell allegedly taught. The following three articles are those which I coauthored and performed a substantial amount of research towards.

Davidic Servant

Summary: Daybell’s alleged claim to be a “Davidic Servant” is completely out of line with Church teachings and beliefs. Most mainstream Church members do not even recognize the term, and interpret the relevant scripture passages as referring to Jesus Christ, not a mortal leader.

 

 

The 144 Thousand

Summary: Daybell and Vallow allegedly claimed to be specially called by God to gather 144 thousand people, but this is impossible under Church scripture and teaching. There is no settled doctrine on the 144 thousand, but sources suggest it’s regular church members performing unexceptional acts of service.

 

 

Multiple Mortal Probations

Summary: Daybell and Vallow allegedly claimed to have been prominent spiritual figures in past mortal lives. But reincarnation is not a Church doctrine, it violates the scriptures, and teaching it has been grounds for excommunication.

 

 

The rest of the articles written by other great individuals (some of which I am lucky to know) can be found at FAIR’s hub on the Vallow-Daybell trial.

 I highly respect FAIR, and recommend this source to anyone who may have questions about the Church’s beliefs in light of this trial.