SECTARIANISM (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Murderer Cannot Be Forgiven until They Pay the Last Farthing — Times & Seasons (May 16, 1841)

If the ministers of religion had a proper understanding of the doctrine of eternal judgment, they would not be found attending the man who had forfeited his life to the injured laws of his country by shedding innocent blood; for such characters cannot be forgiven, until they have paid the last farthing. The prayers of all the ministers in the world could never close the gates of hell against a murderer.

Joseph Smith, 16 May 1841, as Published in Times and Seasons, p. 430, The Joseph Smith Papers.

Belief in the Great Elohim — Willard Richards (July 9, 1843)

we believe in the great Eloheem. who— sits enthrond in yonder heavens.— so do the presbyterian.

Discourse, 9 July 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards, p. 302, The Joseph Smith Papers.

Be a Pure Mormon & Embrace All Good in the World — Willard Richards (July 16, 1843)

Presbyterian any truth. embrace that. Baptist. Methodist. &c— get all the good in the world. come out a pure mormon.

Discourse, 23 July 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards, p. 14, The Joseph Smith Papers.

Sectarians Will Have Gospel Preached to Them in Spirit Prison — Samuel W. Richards (May 12, 1844)

The sectarians have no Charity for me but I have for them, I intend to send men to prison to preach to them, and this is all on the Principle of entering in by Water and Spirit.

Discourse, 12 May 1844, as Reported by Samuel W. Richards, p. 75, The Joseph Smith Papers.

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