[Colofornian]

Did the Mormon church ever actually release anyone from the oaths they bound them with?

Doubt it...but don't know for certain.

[Elsie]

... ye must stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, to be judged according to your works; and if it so be that ye are righteous, then are ye blessed with your fathers who have gone before you.

so familiar sounding...

...and yet...