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Was Joseph Smith a Prophet?

This is a simple debate between mormons and non-mormons. Try to present your sides and refutations with documented evidence.

YES he was, here is why . . .

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NO he was not, here is why...

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A prophet is someone regarded by a group of people as having been chosen by god to deliver a message to at least that group if not the whole world. Joseph Smith was such a person.

Side: YES he was, here is why . . .
14giraffes(87) Disputed
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You're right in that definition of a prophet. That's the problem with words. My definition of a prophet is someone who receives messages from God to be communicated to people, bypassing the regards of the people.

Side: NO he was not, here is why...
Giggleman(1) Disputed
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if you thing about it everything is doubtful like this but don't pay attention to me what do i know?

Side: YES he was, here is why . . .
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Joseph Smith (1805–1844) plagiarized Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) on numerous occasions word for word.

(Swedenborg, Heaven and Hell, chapter 5)

There are three heavens: the celestial, the spiritual, and the natural. Those of a lower heaven are unable to see those in a higher heaven. Furthermore, the celestial heaven has three divisions.

(Smith, Doctrine and Covenants, 76, 131:1)

There are three heavens: the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms. Those of a lower heaven are unable to see those in a higher heaven. Furthermore, the celestial kingdom has three divisions.

(Swedenborg, Heaven and Hell, 421-422)

After dying, people enter a world of spirits that is nearly identical to this one. Afterward, they inherit a degree of glory based on how they lived while incarnate.

(Smith, Alma 12:24, 34:32-34, 40:21)

After dying, people go to the spirit world, which exists here on this world. Afterward, they inherit a degree of glory based on how they lived on the earth as well as in the spirit world.

(Swedenborg, Last Judgement, 33-39; True Christian Religion, 647)

The church established by Christ died spiritually due to apostasy and false doctrines. The Lord's church would be re-established and again act as a link with heaven.

(Joseph Smith History, 1:16)

The church established by Christ died spiritually due to apostasy and false doctrines. The Lord's church was restored through Joseph Smith.

Side: NO he was not, here is why...
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Are there Mormon apologists who try to address that? In any way ?

Side: YES he was, here is why . . .

I didn't fact check your post but sounds correct. Joseph Smith is a heretic.

Side: NO he was not, here is why...