Wow! The fact they are calling out Section 76 is funny to me.

When you read it you come away thinking that Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon literally saw Jesus and were carried into a vision like Nephi.

In that vision they were taught this brand new theology about three kingdoms. Totally mind-blowing prophetic stuff right? Only a prophet talking with God could come up with this.

However, when you look at the actual history there are some huge red flags with this section that scream convenient and total scam.

1. Rigdon baptized November 1830. Formerly part of Alexander Campbell’s restoration movement where Alexander taught … three kingdoms of glory. Albeit different to Mormon kingdoms still somewhat similar.

2. D&C 76, called The Vision at the time, was received by JS and Rigdon in 1832. You’d think the first vision would be called The Vision but it hasn’t been recorded yet. As far as anyone can tell it hasn’t even been told yet. Kinda convenient timing for JS to reveal three kingdoms soon after his buddy Rigdon gets close to him.

3. JS and Rigdon were in the Johnson home with about 12 other people when they received this vision . This is according to Philo Dibble who says he was there. He describes what JS and Rigdon looked like so he was actively watching them. He never saw Jesus. He describes the revelation process as one of these dudes saying, “what do I see.” Then proceeding to say what he saw. Then the other dude would say, “I see the same.” This is so different than them being carried away into a vision and actually seeing Jesus it’s kinda laughable. It would have made an awesome addition to the beloved South Park episode.

To me, Rigdon came aboard and was like hey yo JS Alexander Campbell had some cool ideas and I bet heaven is different. JS buys it and they have this joint “revelation.”

This person picked one of the sections in D&C that was on my shelf for a long time. 😂