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To younger women (i.e. teens), he would essentially ask, "It has been revealed to me that your prophet will be called home if he doesn't have sexual intercourse with you. Would you like to have that on your conscience? What would your friends and parents think about you if you killed their prophet?" In this case, given Joseph's position as a self-proclaimed prophet who was widely accepted as such by his flock, there is a serious question whether any of his numerous conquests were ever capable of giving informed consent. In other words, we need to ask if Joseph was merely a pedophile, or was really he a pedophile as well as a serial rapist?

Smith also used the approach of assuring the girl's family members -- at least the parents -- a place in the highest degree of glory. It was essentially a form of "indulgences-prostitution" -- with Smith as the active sex partner-pimp. The crass offer, broken down, was essentially "sell your body & soul to me and it will go well with thy parents for eternity." He would simply further "spiritualize" it by asking them to pray about his propositions.

To this day, Mormon leaders of all stripes have shown they have learned those immoral lessons well. The fundamentalist MORMONS do that by continuing to rape girls and force teens into polygamy. The mainstream MORMONS do that by encouraging their sheep to "pray about" abortions before deciding if they should be subjected to one.

Both were part of Joseph Smith's curricula he taught.

Mormons of all stripes have yet to learn that you don't "pray about" moral issues God has already covered in His Word...lest you make them into ongoing quicksand issues that never become solid ground that you can stand upon.

Smith also used the approach of assuring the girl's family members -- at least the parents -- a place in the highest degree of glory. It was essentially a form of "indulgences-prostitution" -- with Smith as the active sex partner-pimp. The crass offer, broken down, was essentially "sell your body & soul to me and it will go well with thy parents for eternity." He would simply further "spiritualize" it by asking them to pray about his propositions.

Amen!

Todd Compton's list of Joseph Smith's 33 plural concubines reads like a Who's Who of early Mormonism surnames. Many of the chosen ones, were given obviously to Smith to help "seal the deal." This includes Brigham's older sister (mother?) Fanny Young.

You may remember that many LDS historians believe Compton's roster is by no means complete. Fawn Brodie for instance lists 56 fillies. 80 is another popular total.

You may also recall that many of Smiths conquests were also sealed to other Saints at the same time. In other words, the letches were also in to "swinging."

Smith was a sexual pervert using just about any definition you prefer.