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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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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