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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) don't use the term 'gatekeeper'. Mormons believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, just like Moses, Abraham, or Isaiah. They believe that as the first prophet of this modern dispensation, Joseph holds the symbolic priesthood "keys" for those living in these modern times, and that these "keys" will be returned to Jesus Christ at His Second Coming.
The Book of Mormon explains that Jesus Christ is the only 'gate keeper':
"The keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it be by the gate; for he cannot be deceived, for the Lord God is his name." (2 Nephi 9:41)
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Who formed the Mormons?
Joseph Smith
Are Mormons loathsom creatures because of their idolitry in idolizing their founder Joseph Smith?
Mormons are about the least 'loathsome' people in the world. They also do not idolize Joseph Smith.
What is the common name for members of the organization founded by Joseph Smith?
Mormons.
Where did Joseph smith stop leading the Mormons to Utah?
Joseph Smith did not lead the Mormons to Utah at all. Joseph Smith was murdered in Illinois a year before the first group set out for the west. He did prophesy that eventually they would move to the Rocky Mountains, but he never did anything to lead them there.
Do Mormons drink whiskey?
No, it is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom given by Joseph Smith.
Did Mormons accept American religious orthodoxy?
Joseph Smith rejected all of it.
How is smith regarded by Mormons?
Joseph Smith? Joseph Smith, Jr. is considered a prophet by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). He is regarded just as Moses, Abraham, Isaiah, and other Biblical prophets are. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ restored the truth and authority of the original New Testament Christian Church to Joseph Smith.
Who is John Smith and M ormanism?
John Smith had nothing to do with Mormonism. Perhaps you are thinking of Joseph Smith, who founded Mormonism, and whom Mormons consider to be a prophet.
Which sacred text was given to Joseph Smith by the angel Moroni?
I was thinking it was the 'Book of Mormons.' The Book of Mormon.
A person who has had a religious experience?
for the Mormons I'd have to say Joseph Smith did... that is if you believe all that he said had happened to him.
Did joseph smith jr of the mormons come from england?
No. Joseph Smith, Jr. never lived in England. His lineage is from England, however. His great-grandfather's grandfather Robert Smith (Joseph's great-great-great-grandfather) moved to Massachusetts from England in 1638.
Who was more important for growth of the Mormons movement Joseph smith or bringham young?
Probably Joseph Smith, since he restored the church and was the one who lead them across the plains to the Salt Lake Valley.
