Does the King Follett Sermon Prove Smith a Fraud?

The King Follett Discourse: Can one sermon make or break Joseph Smith’s prophetic claims? The King Follett Sermon (KFD) was Joseph Smith’s final General Conference talk, and his most famous and controversial sermon of all time. He preached it at the LDS General Conference to provide comfort to grieving members, make bold declarations about God’s nature, and instruct people on man’s essential nature. But what most people don’t realize? He staked his own authenticity as a prophet on its truthfulness.

Discover how Smith’s statements about God once being a man, children reigning as eternal children, and humanity’s divine potential sparked centuries of debate among Latter-day Saints and Christian critics alike. We’ll explore how LDS leaders have interpreted (and sometimes modified) the discourse, confront the controversies surrounding Smith’s teachings, and ask: If these doctrines are false, what does that mean for Joseph Smith himself?

If you’re curious to learn more about the LDS Church’s reception of the King Follett Discourse, it’s history, controversies, and textual notes – check out William V. Smith’s book – “The King Follett Sermon: A Biography”.

To learn more about the KFD, check out this article by Mormonism Research Ministry: http://mrm.org/kfd