Understanding Joseph Smith through the eyes of those who knew him

But in the years since Joseph Smith’s death, another kind of mob has grown, comprised of those aiming to sully his reputation ...
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Attack on LDS Church harkens back to its early history of religious persecution

The early history of the LDS Church is one of persecution and violence. Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormons, was killed by ...