Who did the Mormons believe Joseph smith was?

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.

Who formed the Mormons?

Joseph Smith

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.

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 Mormon founder believed he was a prophet?

"Mormons", members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believe that Jesus Christ founded their church by revealing His truth and restoring priesthood authority to Joseph Smith, Jr. They consider Joseph Smith a Prophet, and Jesus Christ the founder of the Church. You can learn more about what Mormons believe regarding Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith at the "Related Links" below.

Should the world fully understand that while god is a fabulous concept it is the belief in an earthly leader Joseph Smith and not Jesus that sets Mormonism apart from the entire world way way apart?

Well, Mormons do not believe in "Joseph Smith and not Jesus". Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that we must accept Him as our Savior to be saved. Mormons believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet, just like Moses, Abraham, or Isaiah. He in no way replaces Jesus Christ, nor is he an equal of Jesus. Joseph Smith was simply a representative of Christ on the earth. Most religions, even Christian religions, have some sort of earthy leader or founder, whether living or dead. This is not unique to Mormonism. Most who know anything of Mormonism understand that the belief in Joseph Smith as a prophet is what sets Mormons apart from the rest of Christianity.

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.

Did Mormons accept American religious orthodoxy?

Joseph Smith rejected all of it.

Do Mormons drink whiskey?

No, it is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom given by Joseph Smith.

What are the bad things that they say about Mormons?

Many things that people say against Mormons simply come from someone who is uninformed or has a different opinion. This does not mean that it is bad, but it is often offensive. Those who are uninformed or misinformed often say: -Mormons are polygamist (this practice was banned by the church over 120 years ago in 1890) -Mormons dont believe in the Bible (Mormons consider the King James Version of the Bible as sacred scripture and are encouraged to study it daily) -Mormons don't believe in Jesus (Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior, just like all Christians) -Mormons are cultish (Mormons live and dress and act just like most anyone else in society. They do not live on compunds, etc.) -Mormons worship Joseph Smith (Mormons believe Joseph Smith was a prophet, just like Moses or Abraham, not a god to be worshipped) -Mormons kidnap, brainwash, coerce, etc (Mormons wish everyone to make their own decisions, and define their standards by Scripture) Those who have different opinions and say things that are offensive to Mormons often say: -Mormons are not Christian (Mormons are not traditional Protestant Christians, but they do still believe in the Bible and salvation through Jesus Christ.) -Mormons are lying (Mormons honestly believe they are telling the truth) -Mormonism is a pyramid scheme (Mormons believe in paying a Tithe and in missions work to gain converts, but believe this is Biblically based and do not seek converts for monetary gain) -Mormons are unbiblical (Mormons believe that they are following the Bible very strictly, but the Bible can be interpreted differently by different people) -Mormonism is false (this is obviously just an opinion, but one that is often offensive to those who honestly believe)

Was the Mormon Joseph Smith just really smart and put ideas together from the bible and people bought it?

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revere Joseph Smith as a prophet. They believe he saw God as a 14-year-old boy in upstate New York and he instructed him to start a true church. When you say "put ideas together" from the Bible you are most likely referring to Joseph Smith's translation of the Book of Mormon, an ancient record of the people of the Americas. Mormons study this book as a supplement to the Bible. Mormons believe God directed Joseph to golden tablets, inscribed with reformed Egyptian, and then, through revelation and the power of God, he translated them into English. Some people are skeptical of Joseph Smith and believe he made up the stories contained in the Book of Mormon. Mormons believe every word to be true. After all, how could an uneducated boy make up such elaborate stories without the power of God? There are many biographies of Joseph Smith in print. I would suggest reading a few to get an idea for his life. Then you can truly answer this question.