Joe Smith is the antithesis of a "prophet". He was a whackjob phoney "snake oil salesman" at best.
God told us to us "beware of false prophets". Joe Smith is just one of them. So easy to spot.........
“Joe Smith is the antithesis of a ‘prophet’ He was a whackjob phoney ‘snake oil salesman’ at best.”
I used to believe that, too, until the Holy Spirit touched the eyes of my understanding. I used to say that Joseph Smith thought he was Jesus Christ. I said a lot of anti Mormon things out of ignorance and stupidity and meanness. I used to be an anti Mormon, too.
Then I opened my heart to the Missionaries and allowed the Holy Spirit to enlighten me to the Truth.
Saul of Tarsus used to persecute Christians unto death. He felt he was doing God a favor by persecuting Christians. You know the story.