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Pictures of a smooth, brown, egg-sized rock are shown in the printer's manuscript of the Book of Mormon following a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church History Library, in Salt Lake City. The Mormon church for the first time is publishing photos of a small sacred stone it believes founder Joseph Smith used to help translate the story that became the basis of the religion. The Mormon church is taking another step in its push to be more transparent, and is releasing more historical documents that shed light on how Joseph Smith formed the religion. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mormons publish photos of ‘seer stone’ used by founder

By BRADY McCOMBS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2012, file photo, the Mormon temple in Salt Lake City is reflected in a pool. A newly-posted article, part of a series of recent online articles posted on the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, affirms the faith's belief that humans can become like God in eternity, but explains that the &quot;cartoonish image of people receiving their own planets&quot; is not how the religion envisions it. (AP Photo/Shannon Dininny, File)

Mormon church pushes back on planet misconceptions

By BRADY McCOMBS - Associated Press