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Joseph Smith and Old Testament practices
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Mormonism and the Bible: Old Testament practices
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Old Testament practices
- Animal sacrifice—
Brief Summary: It is claimed that Joseph Smith favored "Old Testament practices" including "teaching animal sacrifice." (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗ - Cursing of enemies—
Brief Summary: Some Christians claim that Joseph Smith focused on Old Testament ideas and concepts, such as the "cursing of enemies." They appeal to New Testament prohibitions of cursing enemies (e.g., Rom. 12:14, and then argue that restoration scriptures or remarks by Church leaders are inconsistent with the Christian command to "bless, not curse." (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Animal sacrifice—