[lcall]

Joseph Smith never claimed to be perfect, and notably said he was not, but that "there is no error in the revelations." I have learned for myself that the Book of Mormon is true (and amazing), and so can anyone who wants to test it for themselves. (More at my web site--in profile, nothing for sale, no stylistic ambition.)

(Smith's life is thoroughly, unflinchingly documented: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/ ).

(Thoughtful comments appreciated with any downvotes.)