The Original Title Page of the “Book of Mormon”
The “book of Mormon; an account written by the hand of Mormon upon plates taken from the plates of Nephi. The title page is as follows: “Wherefore it is an abridgment of the Record of the People of Nephi; and also of the Lamanites; written to the Lamanites, which are a remnant of the House […]
Mormon view of Heaven vs. Catholic View of Heaven
The Mormon View Heaven — “Obviously the place where God dwells is heaven, for he is our Father in Heaven. (Matt. 6:9.) Accordingly, all men, being his spirit offspring in pre-existence, came down from heaven when their earth lives began.’ (John 6:38.) … ‘The place where translated beings dwell is called heaven, although they are […]
Mormon “Garments”
Garments are various articles of clothing used to dress the body. They may be worn for utilitarian or religious purposes or both. The Lord made “coats of skins” for Adam and Eve to cover their nakedness. (Gen. 3:21.) Special ceremonial and “holy garments” were worn by Aaron and the priests. (Ex. 28; Lev. 16; Ezek. […]
A letter from William Smith, Brother of Joseph the Prophet. Warren, Pa., May 19, ‘57.
Correspondence of the New York Tribune. In looking over affairs relating to Utah, and the development of corruption of the Mormon people, it may not be amiss to remind the people once again of the petition that was drawn up by myself and signed by many of the citizens of the State of Illinois, and […]
Joseph Smith runs for President in the United States Presidential Election in 1844
“On November 4, [1843] Smith wrote the five probable candidates for president. Noting the Mormon’s suffering at the hands of Missouri, the prophet asked each candidate for “an immediate, specific, and candid reply to ‘What will be your rule of action relative to us as a people, should fortune favor your ascension to the chief […]
Does the Bible contain prophecies about Joseph Smith?
Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) believe that Smith’s coming was foretold in the Bible. The evidence for this thesis is from the Inspired Version of the Bible, also known as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). Therefore, the clearest example given of biblical prophecy regarding Joseph Smith from the […]
Joseph Smith’s “first vision”
Joseph Smith claimed that as a 14-year-old boy he had a vision of God the Father and Jesus. (Other versions of the first vision place his age at 15, 16, 17, and 18-19). Joseph Smith’s own story of the “first vision,” and that this account was faithfully recorded by his secretary, Warren A. Cowdery, as […]
Adam as the Mormon God
In Mormonism, the God of this planet was Michael the Archangel, who came to earth and became Adam. Brigham Young, while in the presence of Joseph Smith Jr., made a dramatic statement claiming that the voice of a living prophet was superior to the “Book or Mormon”, the “Book of Doctrine and Covenants”, and the […]
Mormonism’s Murder Most Foul
©2022 Victor R. Claveau, MJ After Mormonism’s founder Joseph Smith Jr. was killed on June 27, 1844, an election was held that made Brigham Young the Mormon ruler. Those who voted against him, the new Prophet cursed and cut off, and by a well devised system of rewards and punishments he soon inspired love in […]
THE MORMONS
Taken from: Life, letters, and travels of Father Pierre-Jean de Smet, S.J., 1801-1873; missionary labors and adventures among the wild tribes of the North American Indians. Rapid settlement of the West — A forecast — Salt Lake Valley — What the Mormons have accomplished there — Proposed emigration to Sonora — Their rise, doctrine, and […]