Davis County Ex-Mormon meetup Sunday Oct 12, 2025, 10:30 AM

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Smith’s behavior fits recognizable human patterns, not divine inspiration. The correct frame is psychological rather than theological. Smith’s personality style is diagnosable as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive admiration, a lack of empathy for others, and often, a fragile self-image that is easily threatened by criticism.
The personality of Joseph Smith explains the Church far better than revelation ever could. His need for control became its priesthood; his secrecy entered its temple; his appetites became its laws.
The Temple did not merely preserve Joseph Smith’s teachings, it preserved his psychology. His character became its creed; his control became its culture. It became self replicating.