Complex sentence: The Council of Friends was an organization described by Joseph Smith in early 19th century Mormon theology as being part of a world government which would guide and direct the Kingdom of God (Zion) on the earth during the end times as a theodemocracy.
Split into simpler sentences: The Council of Friends was an organization described by Joseph Smith in early 19th century Mormon theology. He viewed the organisation as being part of a world government which would guide and direct the Kingdom of God (Zion) on earth during the end times as a theodemocracy.