Well, I have no opinion at all about Joseph Smith at this point, LEJ. ;-) I don't honestly know enough about him to have an opinion.

I think if there IS a spiritual truth out there it would be ludicrous if it had come through only one religion! Or one holy book. Only the raving human ego could come up with such an exclusive notion as that.

What I really believe in is not religion but spirituality. Religion is mostly about following rigid rules and forms. Spirituality is about personal transformation into greater love, freedom, and awareness. Some spirituality can be found in all religions. (for example: the spiritual aspects of the Muslim religion are best found in the Sufi teachings and traditions) Some spirituality can also be found in any coherent and useful philosophy or practice which exists outside of organized religion. Spirituality is that which works to improve life for everyone and every thing, including nature, not just for some at the expence of others.

Bob Dylan? Yeah, actually I do think that Dylan has been instinctively articulating a great deal of spiritual truth throughout his creative career. He has served very well in that respect, regardless of his personal quirks and failings, which are well known. Most of us suffer from a good many of those.

William Shatner? Hmmmmm. Gotta think about that, mull it over. I woudn't want to say anything hasty about it. ;-) "The Gospel According to Shatner" could lead humanity in directions previously unthought of, right??? Right?

Hmmmm.