Joseph Smith had his first
vision at age 14. Allegedly, celestial persons appeared to him: "My object
in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right,
that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of
myself, so as to be able to speak, than I asked the personages who stood above
me in the light, which of all the sects was right — and which I should join. I
was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong, and the
personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in
His sight: that those professors were all corrupt . . ." (Joseph
Smith, History of
the Church, vol. 1, p. 5-6).
"What is it that
inspires professors of Christianity generally with a hope of salvation? It is
that smooth, sophisticated influence of the devil, by which he deceives the
whole world," (Teachings
of the Prophet Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, p.
270.)
Joseph Smith's Wikipedia Entry - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith
Joseph Smith's Wikipedia Entry - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith
If you only have time to explore one link, please watch the following video clip. In it, Mormon historian Sandra Tanner -- a
great, great granddaughter of Brigham Young -- details the sex life of Mormon founder Joseph Smith.
http://www.youtube.com/
Sandra Tanner's Wikipedia Entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/
http://www.youtube.com/
Sandra Tanner's Wikipedia Entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/
The
Mormon’s – A PBS Frontline Documentary
http://paxonbothhouses.
http://paxonbothhouses.
Video Series Comparing Jesus Christ and Christianity with
Joseph Smith and Mormonism - from a Baptist point of view.
If time is short, view the "Conclusion."
If time is short, view the "Conclusion."
Utah’s
Dark Reality
http://paxonbothhouses.
Learn more about the Mormon God's "home planet" of "Kolob"
http://en.wikipedia.org/
http://paxonbothhouses.
Learn more about the Mormon God's "home planet" of "Kolob"
http://en.wikipedia.org/
These articles are misleading containing half-truths...It's sad to think these misconceptions are still sensationalized. A christian is "a person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Jesus Christ and his teachings." which means "Mormons" (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) are christian (we are baptized and we believe in Jesus Christ)
ReplyDeleteAlso back then the age of consent varied from 10-16 (depending on the state) so marrying a 16 year old would not be abnormal.
Also "Kolob" is not God's home planet it is "The star nearest the throne of God" (Abr. 3:2–3, 9)
ReplyDeleteI support the american First Amendment so please share your thoughts and opinions about my church but please do research on both sides of the view. My science classes have taught me that all the information should be presented before anyone can draw a logical conclusion.
Yes old astronomy did mistake stars and planets but that still means Kolob is the nearest heavenly body to God not necessarily his "home planet"
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