In Defense of Joseph
A member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS) church – associated with the Restoration Branches movement – JSDefender, authored the “In Defense of Joseph” blog with 32 posts that helped to defend the Prophet’s name. Though the blog has limited content, it is well researched and allows for alternative views that are worth further exploration. The following includes the titles and links to the posts from the blog in order of publication. Please note that these are external links:
Why is Joseph’s name had for both good and evil?
Was Joseph a liar and a deceiver?
Did Joseph lie about polygamy?
Are the original statements that Joseph was a polygamist true?
Why is the Temple Lot Suit important?
Does the Book of Jacob support polygamy?
Is DNA proving Joseph Smith was not a polygamist?
Was Melissa Lott Willis a plural wife of Joseph Smith, Jr.?
Who was the greatest defender of Joseph Smith, Jr.?
Did Joseph hide polygamy because he feared opposition?
Howard Corey’s Testimony Refuted
Did Joseph Smith, Jr. make improper advances toward Sarah Pratt?
Current proof Joseph Smith was a prophet
The “New” Attack on Joseph–Part 1
The “New” Attack on Joseph–Part 2
A Summary of Why I Believe Joseph was not a Polygamist
Joseph will be Exonerated
The Lord Declared Joseph Innocent of Polygamy
What Is Truth?
The Book of Commandments vs. The Doctrine and Covenants
Polygamy Statements Conflict with LDS D&C 132
Joseph and Brigham: Truth vs. Lies
Sidney Rigdon and the Messenger and Advocate
The Whitney Letter
Could You Write the Book of Mormon?
The Inspired Version
Emma Smith on Polygamy
The LDS Church’s Plural Marriage Statement
Helen Mar Kimball—Was She Joseph’s Plural Wife?
William Clayton Lied
Joseph’s Words of Hope
Sarah Pratt Revisited