1. History of Religion in America
... to (Marty, page 202). My judgment: Being that many religious denominations were being formed at this point in history, I can understand why Joseph Smith acquired both believers and followers and opposing enemies. This was a time of confusion for newly settled American's, in which may have been a perfect time for Smith to acquire vulnerable followers. I do agree with Marty's challenges and jabs ... slavery with specific detail of black slave. In 1518 his proposal was granted, and years later Las Casas came to his moral standpoint on slavery and attempted to reverse his views, yet it was ...
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