Outsiders often criticize Mormonism for its wild beliefs and the scandalous actions of the founding prophet Joseph Smith, but the member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are left in the dark about the truth of it history. Carah Burrell  @CarahBurrell  and Shelise, examine the life and actions of Joseph Smith from a non-faith promoting, historical view, different from their Mormon upbringing. From the ugly truth about polygamy, a Mormon Militia, and original secret temple rituals to Joseph Smith’s personal hit man, we cover it all!

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Chapter Marks

00:00:00 Intro
00:04:01 Different branches of the Mormon church
00:08:57 Joseph Smith's early life & the fraud he was committing
00:11:59 The Book of Mormon as the keystone to the religion
00:16:27 Joseph Smith
00:29:13 Using women to manipulate other women
00:30:26 The "Happiness Letter" used to manipulate a young girl into marrying JS
00:37:27 The tactics JS used to score wives
00:42:27 Revelations at convenient times
00:45:48 How JS "translated" these holy revelations
00:55:29 How the LDS church hides truth
01:01:55 Ritualistic Free Mason temple ceremonies
01:11:25 Original temple rituals that were taken out
01:12:28 How did it end for JS?
01:26:19 Porter Rockwell- a hit man for JS
01:28:02 Back to the martyrdom of JS
01:34:59 Emma, the first wife of JS started her own branch
01:37:56 Why is there so much Mormon true crime happening now?
01:42:49 Linda, Listen

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