This isnt the church of Joseph Smith
Regarding those who are antagonistic towards the church, there is too much focus on Joseph Smith. This church isn't about Joseph. Joseph didn't want you to focus on him. He wanted you to focus on who the church is about-- and that is Jesus Christ. Joseph was only in a leadership position for a short time and then he died. Before his death, the church was Christs and after his death, the church remained to be Christs. Joseph was given a commission by God that is a stewardship and responsibility to seek the will of God and then to do it. Joseph is held accountable for his performance of this commission. He did some good work; he did some bad work. Overall, the church moved forward. Brigham young was also a leader-- much longer than Joseph actually. Then Brigham died. Now the commission of the church of Jesus Christ is in the hands of someone living. It is in your hands and it is in our hands. This church is only the body of Christ in as much as we will act as the body of Christ-...