The only way such a task [judging history] can be accomplished, in the judgement of the writer, is to frankly state events as they occurred, in full consideration of all related circumstances, allowing the line of condemnation or of justification to fall where it may; being confident that in the sum of things justice will follow truth; and God will be glorified in his work, no matter what may befall individuals or groups of individuals.

---B.H. Roberts,
         A Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Satins, Century I.

as quoted in the prelude of "David O. McKay and the Rise of Morden Mormonism."