A letter to Joseph
Here is a letter expressing my feelings about Joseph Smith. I used my online name that I use on an online forum.
Joseph Smith,
To you, my friend and fellow human, I raise my glass. I salute your charisma, your capability to ponder the complexity of the eternities and your ability to inspire and give purpose.
I salute you as an equal to Muhammad, Siddhārtha Gautama, Zarathustra and Jesus Christ. I salute you as a martyr! I do not agree with your theology, but I recognize your fervor and accept the possibility that many of your transcendental experiences may have been real, to you.
You are a founder of religions, a provoker of thought and an instigator of piety. Many respect you, many hate you, and many venerate you. I myself ponder your perplexity and purpose, but I do not judge you.
Rest in peace my fellow wanderer of this puzzling reality.
Sincerely,
Shadow of Doubt