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|summary=It is claimed that Joseph Smith's spiritual experiences began as products of "magic," the "occult," or "treasure seeking," and that only later did Joseph describe his experiences in Christian, religious terms: speaking of God, angels, and prophethood. | |summary=It is claimed that Joseph Smith's spiritual experiences began as products of "magic," the "occult," or "treasure seeking," and that only later did Joseph describe his experiences in Christian, religious terms: speaking of God, angels, and prophethood. | ||
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|summary=Some people wish to prioritize the role that treasure-seeking played in Joseph's like by claiming that it took precedence over any other work that he may have done, such as working as a hired farmhand. | |summary=Some people wish to prioritize the role that treasure-seeking played in Joseph's like by claiming that it took precedence over any other work that he may have done, such as working as a hired farmhand. | ||
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|link=Joseph Smith/Money digging/"Treasure hunting" trip to Salem | |link=Joseph Smith/Money digging/"Treasure hunting" trip to Salem | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 12 April 2017
Joseph Smith and money digging
Treasure seeking, money digging and Joseph Smith, Jr.
Summary: Was Joseph Smith's engagement in "money digging" or looking for buried treasure a blot on his character?