The LDS Church's description of plural marriage in its new essays is intentionally misleading because it lacks context regarding coercion and the lack of true consent.

“I just don't think the church is being honest of that part. I don't think women were afraid to reject Joseph Smith. Like I know some of them were able to get away like the story of Martha Brotherton with Brigham Young.”

The LDS Church's historical practice of plural marriage was characterized by systematic deception and the coerced manipulation of women.

“Joseph's introduction of polygamy, the way it's lived out, not just under Joseph Smith, but here in Utah, it's all been done with just boatloads of deception, lying, and misrepresentation.”