A science fiction writer from the 19th century, born on December 23rd, 1805, died on June 27th, 1844 by execution. His is the creator of the
Mormon aka LDS (Latter Day Saints) religion. Some would say he is the Ron Hubbard for his time period for their outrageous and whacky beliefs. Joseph Smith is known by Mormons as the "Dear Leader". Joseph Smith stated when he formed and founded the
Mormon sect, he claims he was visit by two men, who were aliens from a distant planet known as Kolob and told him to start a religion. Joseph further claims he was given special glasses to read gold plates, that were also given to him by the two aliens. This may have been the first instance in documented history (well
Mormon history) where someone was hallucinating from the influence of
drugs or alcohol, which is why Mormons do not believe in partaking in any of these. In theory, a man of his time could not write such writings unless they were high or intoxicated. The
people of the
Mormon/LDS sect refer to Joseph Smith as the dear leader for bringing back what they believe to be the true church back to earth. The
Mormon church recruits
people for the church by sending out 19-21 year old men dressed in dark suites and white shirt with ties and sometimes, young girls who are older than 21 dressed in white blouses and dark skirts/slacks to convince
people who are not of that faith to believing that there church is true.