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After Joseph Smith was murdered in June 1844, there was a bit of confusion among some people about who should be the next leader of the Church. A vast majority thought that it should be Brigham Young, the most senior Apostle. They moved west to Salt Lake City and today are the 'mainstream' Mormons, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Others thought that the leader should be Joseph Smith's young son, Joseph Smith III. These stayed in the midwest and are now known as the Community of Christ. Others thought Sidney Rigdon or James Strang should have been the leader. Followers of those men also formed their own groups and many of them are still in existence today.
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Was Joseph smith a cult leader?
Joseph Smith was a religious leader. Whether or not you believe that the religion he lead or that all religious are cult-like is your opinion.
What religious leader led the Mormons to Utah after the murder of Joseph Smith?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
Who was the Mormon leader before Brigham young?
Joseph Smith.
Who was the religious leader who believed the earth was destroyed in 1844?
Joseph Smith
What made joseph smith a good leader?
He made Italian sausages for everyone.
Who was the leader after Joseph Smith's death?
If you're referring to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young. If the Community of Christ, Joseph Smith III.
What jailhouse did Joseph Smith Jr get murdered in?
Joseph Smith was shot while jumping out of the second story window of the Carthage Jail in Illinois.
Where in Illinois was the religious leader Joseph smith killed?
Carthage, Illinois in Carthage Jail.
What was the effect of Joseph Smith's murder?
Joseph Smith's murder or martyr took place on June 27, 1844 when a mob of about 100 to 200 men with faces painted black stormed Carthage Jail. The religious intent of Joseph Smith's murder was suppose to bring an end to the LDS/Mormon faith. After Joseph Smith's death many men stepped forward and claimed that they were Joseph Smith's successor. Some believed that Joseph Smith the III, Joseph's son should take the place as leader of the church, essentially this was the start of the RLDS church. Sidney Rigdon, also claimed leadership of the church as he had been in the leadership of the church with Joseph Smith in the early beginnings of the church. However, Sidney Rigdon's association with the church had been marred and at one time he had been almost excommunicated from the church. Rigdon believed that with Joseph Smith's death that no one could take Joseph's place and that there could only be a caretaker of the church. He pronounced that he should be that caretaker. The only other person who stood against this statement was Brigham Young, president of the twelve apostles, who claimed that Rigdon had not been there in many teaching and learning opportunities with the Prophet Joseph Smith. Priot to his death, Joseph Smith spent time teaching and giving instruction to the Twelve Apostles. Brigham Young claimed essentially that this was why Sidney Rigdon's position was faulty. In addition, many of the saints in Nauvoo believed they saw and heard the "mantle" of Joseph Smith fall upon Brigham Young. This was to confirm to many of the LDS Saints that Brigham Young was indeed the next prophet to lead the faith. Other Mormon sects as well sprung up from Joseph Smith's death such as: RLDS, Rigdonites, Strangites, etc.
Who is Joseph Robert Ashley Smith?
Joseph Smith, Jr. was a religious leader, and founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. He's also well-known as the author of the Book of Mormon.
Brigham Young?
United States religious leader of the Mormon Church after the assassination of Joseph Smith
Name the religious group started by Brigham Young and who made their home in Utah?
Brigham Young did not start any religions. He was the second leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) which was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. He led the Mormons from Illinois to Utah after Joseph Smith was murdered.
