Topical Guide/Prophets/Latter-day/Joseph Smith/Status Among LDS

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Joseph Smith's status in Latter-day Saint belief

Summary: Critics charge that since Joseph claimed (or it was claimed in his behalf) the right to "approve whether or not someone gets into heaven," this arrogates to a mortal a right properly reserved for God and Jesus Christ.