::I am not the best resource for defining notability and you do have a point. The LDS teachings regarding education and political issues are probably more notable and applicable to today; however, they do not even begin to be sensationalistic. In many ways the mere fact that something is sensational does make it of note; I think it is debatable if it is also notable. I am not sure they are equivalent. I would look to other editors to contribute; COgden is who I would go to first in this case. 
 ::Alanyst, outside of Wikipedia I have little regard for this type of thought. I find it to be a throw-back to the dark ages and stories of boogey men. What I find so distasteful is the absolute stupidity of the premise. How many people in the 1800's believed man would walk on the moon?  How many were superstitious; believing in elves, goblins, and the like? What is even more remarkable is take it back 2,000 years and one is completely shocked by what society believed as a matter of course. This is an example of historical reconstructionism; let's go back and judge those of yesteryear by today's standards. I find it intellectually repugnant and dishonest. Its sole purpose is to denigrate those who lived by different standards, yet judged by those standards we hold today. However, those are just personal thoughts and have nothing to do with Wikipedia or how we operate here. 
 ::Regardless, for Wikipedia it is appropriate to discuss these types of concerns in a neutral manner. We do not allow original research, or editorializing, or any other editing that goes against the grain of our policies. This article was instigated for the wrong reasons I suspect, but it can be made an article worthy of Wikipedia. I like the direction COgden has suggested; though I must admit that COgden and I are ofen on opposite sides of issues, I still respect his contributions. Does this help at all?