Joseph Smith

On the Origin and Destiny of Man

An Open Letter To My Children (part 4) My Dear Children, About the TitleI borrowed the title of this letter from a book written by Charles Darwin titled On the Origin of Species and from an article published by John Taylor titled Origin, Object, and Destiny of Women. Although this piece is nothing like either … Read moreOn the Origin and Destiny of Man

Open Letter To My Children (part 3)

My Dear Children, A parent carries a heavy burden. For instance, my decisions impact not only my own life but the lives of my children and likely multiple generations after them, as well. The thought shakes me to the core. There are minor decisions and there are major decisions. In spite of the unavoidable consequences … Read moreOpen Letter To My Children (part 3)