I am saddened that the churches which claim Joseph Smith as their founder, namely the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, continues to besmirch and disparage his character by claiming that he was a polygamist when he was not. He was a true and faithful husband to his wife, Emma. He loved her and she loved him. He had no other wives and "knew" no other women. These churches also disrespect and discard his teachings, namely his ascent theology.
God said to Joseph, “The ends of the earth shall
inquire after your name, and fools shall have you in derision, and Hell shall rage against you,
while the pure in heart, and the wise, and the noble, and the virtuous shall seek counsel, and
authority, and blessings constantly from under your hand. And your people shall never be
turned against you by the testimony of traitors, and although their influence shall cast you
into trouble, and into bars and walls, you shall be had in honor.” (D & C 122:1-4)
All who have spoken derisively of Joseph have
done so foolishly. We must repent of our foolishness. We need to end the derision of Joseph. Let us become the pure in heart, the wise, the noble, and the virtuous who seek counsel, authority, and blessings constantly from under his hand.
