re: Are Mormons Christians?

As I remember, the polygamy came a few years after its founding and he claimed he had a revelation that elders were allowed to have multiple wives. I think while they were settled in Illinois, after being chased out of New Hampshire. They soon got chased out of Illinois into Missouri, then on to Utah. Even folks in the 1800's recognized them for the cult they were.


I read a really fascinating book half Joseph Smith biography, and half Mormon church history a few years ago. Wish I could remember the name of it. I'll try to remember the title for those interested.