Joseph Smith:

The simple doctrine of the Christian Godhead, set forth in the New Testament is corrupted by the meaningless jargon of these creeds, and their explanations; and the learned who profess a belief in them are wandering in the darkness of the mysticisms of the old pagan philosophies.

— Joseph Smith Modern

Founder of Mormonism

Context

History of the Church, Vol. 1, Introduction

Date / Period

c. 1838

Source

https://mrm.org/articles/is-this-bigotry-a-response-to-latter-day-saints-who-say…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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