So very sad.
Joe Smith was simply a con man and a sheister who was shot escaping from jail. No martyr story; no nothing else. Just a guy who was in religion for the money; just a flagrant chump.
“Joe Smith was simply a con man and a sheister who was shot escaping from jail. No martyr story; no nothing else. Just a guy who was in religion for the money; just a flagrant chump.”
He was persecuted since age 14 and to this very day. Just like the prophesy predicted - his name would be known for good and for evil. I am happy to say I know his name for good.
He was murdered in cold blood by a mob of evil men - no trial, no judge. Very sad indeed. Joseph Smith’s wonderful brother Hyram was shot in the face and killed that day, too.
It seems like you are happy about their murders. I am sorry for you.
I have read all the lies, distortions and twisted logic about my faith. A lot of people make their living that way, selling books, DVD’s, CD’s, pamphlets, tapes and on and on and on. It mattereth not.
I think it’s cool that no one in my Church gets paid. Kind of like Paul who worked for his living. My Bishop (”pastor”) is retired; my previous Bishop was a construction worker. We have no paid clergy. The Missionaries pay their own way, giving up two years to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Oh, and how ‘bout that Mormon Tabernacle Choir! Ronald Reagan called them, “America’s Choir.” Such wonderful artists - all volunteers.
I love my Church. Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq-Q22Pf1W8