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Word of Wisdom/Joseph Smith
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Joseph Smith and the Word of Wisdom
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Joseph Smith and the Word of Wisdom
Joseph Smith used tea
Summary: Joseph Smith drank tea and used tobacco, and it is claimed that he encouraged others to do so. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom?Joseph Smith procured tobacco prior to the martyrsom
Summary: It is claimed Joseph arranged for some tobacco to be brought to Willard Richards in Carthage Jail just prior to his murder. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom?Almon Babbitt followed Joseph in violating the Word of Wisdom
Summary: It is claimed that Joseph Smith violated the Word of Wisdom, and that another member (Almon W. Babbitt) followed his example.Joseph Smith sold liquor in Nauvoo
Summary: It is claimed that Joseph Smith sold liquor in Nauvoo. Is this evidence that he either didn't believe the Word of Wisdom was from God, or was hypocritical about it?