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FAQ: Do Mormons Worship Joseph Smith?

By , About.com GuideMarch 5, 2011

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If you've heard much about us "Mormons" (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) you may have heard that we worship someone named Joseph Smith. Who was this man and do we worship Joseph Smith?

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March 11, 2011 at 2:24 pm
(1) Josh :

Just to clarify, Mormons do not “worship” Joseph Smith. We believe he was a prophet, and a good man, but “worship” is not the word to use. Venerate perhaps.

April 4, 2011 at 7:26 pm
(2) brother mark parry :

Joseph smith is our first prophet not …our god u can not serve two masters …we as mormons. Serve one. the god of this world the lord god ….but we hold joseph dear to our hearts for. Low he brought us though the grace of god the truth and light that all men might have the goodness and love of god ….and for this is life was taken for that ..but that does not sway truth ….we are still strong and none can block us out. …we are good pepole like our first prophet you will find peace in the church of jesus christ of the latter day in jesus christ name amen

September 13, 2011 at 3:38 pm
(3) Russell :

I wrote an article on this same topic: http://www.mormonmisconceptions.com/post/10157710412/mormons-worship-joseph-smith.

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