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What was the name of the newspaper that Joseph smith said printed lies about the Mormons?
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∙ 14y ago
Joseph Smith said that about many newspapers, as most papers at the time knew nothing of the Mormon Church except rumors spread by enemies of the religion.
The most famous paper, the one he ordered destroyed and which ultimately lead to his death, was the Nauvoo Expositor.
Of the Nauvoo Expositor, Joseph Smith wrote, "The proprietors were a set of unprincipled men, lawless, debouchees, counterfeiters, Bogus Makers, gamblers, peace disturbers, and that the grand object of said proprietors was to destroy our constitutional rights and chartered privileges; to overthrow all good and wholesome regulations in society; to strengthen themselves against the municipality; to fortify themselves against the church of which I am a member, and destroy all our religious rights and privileges, by libels, slanders, falsehoods, perjury & sticking at no corruption to accomplish their hellish purposes. and that said paper of itself was libelous of the deepest dye, and very injurious as a vehicle of defamation,-tending to corrupt the morals, and disturb the peace, tranquillity and happiness of the whole community."
The one and only issue of the Nauvoo Expositor ever published can be read at the link provided below under "Related Links".
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What happened to the newspaper that Joseph Smith said printed lies about the Mormons?
Many newspapers have printed lies about the Mormon Church, but I believe you may be referring to the Nauvoo Expositor, which Joseph Smith (as mayor of Nauvoo) had destroyed beacuse they were causing an uproar in the town. (This was also the action for which he was jailed, and this inprisonment allowed his assasination) The Nauvoo Expositor printed only one issue. Joseph Smith, as mayor, had their printing press destroyed as punishment for disturbing the peace, and they never printed anything again. They didn't really have a reason to print anything else, as after that Joseph was dead and the Mormons moved out of the state.
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.
