Warren Parrish

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Warren Parrish

Kirtland Safety Society

Summary: Critics attack Joseph Smith over the Kirtland Safety Society (KSS) on multiple grounds: 1) they claim the KSS was a "wildcat bank," 2) they claim that the bank was illegal, and that the Church broke the law by founding it, 3) they claim it was a money-making scheme for Joseph and 4) they claim its failure proves Joseph was not a prophet

Charges of financial misconduct against Warren Parrish related to the Kirtland Safety Society

Summary: It is claimed that Joseph Smith lied about Warren Parrish, falsely charging him with financial misconduct, and trying to shift the blame.

Warren Parrish and Kirtland Safety Society "revelation"

Summary: It is claimed that "the bank was said to have been established by a revelation from God...."