The satire in this episode is especially evident while the family is telling Stan and his family about the story of how Joseph Smith founded the church and received revelations from God. ... " They also change the song to "Smart, Smart, Smart," when Lucy Harris challenges Joseph Smith's translations. This episode uses satire to poke holes in Joseph Smith's beliefs. They also use this story to explain and show that even though they believe Joseph Smith's "ridiculous" beliefs, members are still following them. At the end of the episode, Gary's reply...

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• Grade Level: High School

The 1830 publication of the "Book of Mormon" by Joseph Smith, officially established the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... In 1851 the Mormon Church published another major literary work entitled the "Pearl Of Great Price"; it contained the Books of Moses and Abraham as translated by Joseph Smith. ... The prophet Joseph Smith and the early elders of the Church believed that the seed of Cain continued through the flood by the wife of Ham, a son of Noah4. ... It is believed that Abel was a close friend of the Prophet Joseph Smith. ... Church elders that were associated with...

• Word Count: 3075
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate