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Joseph Smith's status in Latter-day Saint belief
Summary: Do members worship Joseph Smith or treat him as more than a man? 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 and Jesus Christ. Some critics have even charged that "Mormons worship Joseph Smith."
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- Question: Do Mormons believe that Joseph Smith must approve whether or not they get into heaven?
- Question: What is the origin of the idea that Joseph Smith will participate in the final judgement?
- Question: Did Bruce R. McConkie state that we must turn to Joseph Smith to gain salvation?
Question: Do Mormons believe that Joseph Smith must approve whether or not they get into heaven? Question: What is the origin of the idea that Joseph Smith will participate in the final judgement? Question: Did Bruce R. McConkie state that we must turn to Joseph Smith to gain salvation? To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, click here
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