More About the Council of 50: http://ping.fm/D9mRi Joseph Smith, the spring before he was killed, met with a group "of more than 60 men" which were comprised of the 12 and the Council of 50, or the General Counsel. This was a body outside of the Church. This was the body of the Priesthood independent of the Church, greater than the Church, for it commanded and organized the exigence to Utah. Brigham Young was the head of this Council, which was the political kingdom of God spoken of by Daniel, which would eventually reign over the Earth. It was in connection with this Council that the keys of the Priesthood were bestowed upon the 12. The First Presidency of the Church was not in attendance at this meeting. The Church was ignorant of this meeting. A letter from Benjamin F. Johnson to George S. Gibbs, and a statement made by Orson Hyde corroborate this meeting. Van Hale shown to be a liar concerning this history. Original Air Date: April 11, 2010
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Mormons will not discuss another organization outside of the Church within the Kingdom of God called the Council of 50. Priesthood exists outside of the Church. Lord's Anointed seperate office than President of the Church. Example is history showing how past prophets such as Jeremiah,Hosea,Micah,Amos,etc. held keys of the Priesthood while criticizing corruption within established Church.