Joseph Smith and Old Testament practices

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Mormonism and the Bible: Old Testament practices

Old Testament practices

Animal sacrifice

Summary: It is claimed that Joseph Smith favored "Old Testament practices" including "teaching animal sacrifice."

Cursing of enemies

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."