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Joseph Smith's status in Latter-day Saint belief
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Criticism
Critics charge that since Joseph claimed (or it was claimed in his behalf) the right to 'approve' whether or not someone gets 'into heaven,' this arrogates to a mortal a right properly reserved for God/Christ.
Source(s) of the Criticism
Response
The response should be brief and summary in nature.
Further reading
FAIR wiki articles
- Links to related articles in the wiki
FAIR web site
- FAIR Topical Guide:Consent for others to enter heaven?
- FAIR Topical Guide:Status of Joseph Smith
External links
- Stephen R. Gibson, "Can People Go To Heaven Without Joseph Smith's Consent?," One-Minute Answers to Anti-Mormon Questions (Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers).
Printed material
- Printed resources whose text is not available online