Don't they teach the word "equal" in Mormon camp? Does "equal" means Joseph Smith can commit as many crimes as he wants and still be considered a prophet? Sorry Dabuff, bank fraud isn't a religious persecution anymore than Bernie Madoff was religiously persecuted because he happened to be a fraudster that was Jewish.... One thing does not equal the other.....Among historians it's the consensus that Brigham Young ordered or lead a raid on settlers they murdered and blamed it on the natives. I realize the fact your religion is a cult...My family didn't disown me when I embraced reason and evidence but everyone in yours will and I can empathize with your position. I'm sorry you were raised in your culture but you're smart enough to recognize the bullshit ...that makes you culpable for the corruption of the less intelligent.