Is RLDS Church the second largest sect of those which claim Joseph Smith as founder?

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• Which is a continuation of the original church and which separated from the established church with the addition of new doctrines is also a matter of opinion. Such differences give spice to these discussions.

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  by RLDS Guy on January 20th, 2009

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• No, offense, but I don't recognize the courts as having the authority to declare who is God's Church. They can declare who has the legal title to property, but they can't declare who is the rightful successor to divine authority. Only God can declare who that is. In writing this, I mean no disrespect towards you or your beliefs. I am just pointing out that earthly courts have no authority to rule on divine matters.

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  by Glenn Blaylock on January 3rd, 2009

• No offense taken. I realize many LDS take that stand in defense of their position and the declaration of the courts. The courts were not making a ruling on divine matters when they said 'true', etc. They were making a ruling in legal matters, property and setting a precedent on future rulings with which of the churches most closely followed the professed doctrine and beliefs of the original 1830-1844 church. This was most certainly within the authority of the courts in establishing legal title for the successor church.

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  by NauvooSaint on January 10th, 2009

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