I don’t care what you believe. Let each man/woman believe as he/she will.
I believe Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God and your revisionist history is a lie. But you believe your version and will stake your life on it; then you are for lynch-mob justice.
I love my Church. It is the true Church. Jesus Christ is the Head. We have a Prophet today, a Prophet for the whole world, but only a remnant recognize him.
"I shall never forget the deep feeling of sympathy and regard manifested in the countenance of Brother Joseph as he drew nigh to Hyrum, and, leaning over him, exclaimed, 'Oh! my poor, dear brother Hyrum!' He, however, instantly arose, and with a firm, quick step, and a determined expression of countenance, approached the door, and pulling the six-shooter left by Brother Wheelock from his pocket, opened the door slightly, and snapped the pistol six successive times; only three of the barrels, however, were discharged. I afterwards understood that two or three were wounded by these discharges, two of whom, I am informed died." (History of the Church, Vol. 7, p. 100, 102 & 103)"
Did you realize I was quoting the LDS Church’s own history - not my Baptist interpretation?
I would put a far less favorable light on Smith. The problem he had wasn’t a religious one, but political. Mormons voted as a solid block any way he told them to, and their neighbors didn’t take kindly to Joseph Smith being able to put people in state office.
What do you 'believe' about the SCRIPTURES that describe the DEMONS that visited Joseph?
Then perhaps your Living Prophet® will FINISH the JST that Joseph (pbuh) never was able to do.
Why does your GOD allow you to CONTINUE to use that old KJV when your Headquarters KNOWS that it is incorrect in places??
Why don't you guys use the JST, even though it is STILL not done yet, instead of the faulty KJV?