Wow. I'd like to focus on just one word - "Another".
Galatians 1:8 says, "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!"
Do I really need to say anything else? If you are a Mormon: how do you explain such a straightforward condemnation of your religious text? I want you to understand that this question is not rhetorical. I'm very curious what any Mormon has to say about it. I am not looking to bash you, so please leave me a comment if you have any thoughts. (Mormon or otherwise.)
Next, let's deal with Joseph Smith (Jr.) the founder of the church of Latter Day Saints (LDS).
"President Smith then stated that the meeting had been called, because
God had commanded it; and it was made known to him by vision and by the Holy Spirit. . . .
it was the will of God that they should be ordained to the ministry and go forth to prune
the vineyard for the last time, for the coming of the Lord, which was nigh — even
fifty six years should wind up the scene. (History of the Church, Vol. 2, page
182)."
Jesus hasn't returned far more than 56 years later.
Matthew 24:36 says, "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, [nor the Son(a), but only the Father." (a) * Some manuscripts do not have, "nor the Son".
So how did Joseph Smith know when Jesus was returning? Well, he didn't and Jesus did not return when he said He would. This makes Joseph Smith a false prophet according to Deuteronomy 18:22, which says: "If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him."
This is just one prophecy that never came to pass. You can find more, here:
http://www.irr.org/mit/jsfalpro.htmlNow I also found some disturbing things in "Joseph Smith - History" verses 30 - 32.
"30
While I was thus in the act of calling upon God, I discovered a a
light appearing in my room, which continued to increase until the room was lighter than at noonday, when immediately a b
personage appeared at my bedside, standing in the air, for his feet did not touch the floor.
31
He had on a loose robe of most exquisite a
whiteness.
It was a whiteness beyond anything earthly I had ever seen; nor do I
believe that any earthly thing could be made to appear so exceedingly
white and brilliant. His hands were naked, and his arms also, a little
above the wrist; so, also, were his feet naked, as were his legs, a
little above the ankles. His head and neck were also bare. I could
discover that he had no other clothing on but this robe, as it was
open, so that I could see into his bosom.
32
Not only was his robe exceedingly white, but his whole person was a
glorious beyond description, and his countenance truly like b
lightning.
The room was exceedingly light, but not so very bright as immediately
around his person. When I first looked upon him, I was c
afraid; but the d
fear soon left me."
(Copied from:
http://scriptures.lds.org/js_h/1)
2 Corinthians 11:14 says, ". . .Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light."
It is very interesting to me how Joseph Smith describes this angel that came to him. He says, "I discovered a light appearing in my room, which continued to increase until the room was lighter than at noonday, when immediately a personage appeared at my bedside, standing in the air, for his feet did not touch the floor." He continues, "Not only was his robe exceedingly white, but his whole person was glorious beyond description, and his countenance truly like lightning. The room was exceedingly light, but not so very bright as immediately
around his person."
Interesting. Now I don't want to sound too much like the "Church Lady" from Saturday Night Live but I must ask.
Who could this angel be? Who could it be, who could it be . . .could it be . . . SATAN? I find this explanation far more reasonable than it being a previously unmentioned angel (in all of scripture) named, "Moroni".
Mormonism is tough for me to tackle because it's beliefs are in many ways very similar to my own. But these are not my beliefs and I want to make that extremely clear. I believe Joseph Smith was a false prophet and I believe the book of mormon (I decided it wasn't worthy of caps anymore) is a fraud. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and Mormon, I urge you, as a brother in Christ, to leave this false "religion".
As always, I'm open to and desirous of your comments!
Cheers,
Cody
Comments (1)
I agree with your "Book of Mormon" article 99.9%. The only place we differ is in the capitalization of The Book of Mormon, which, even if false, still qualifies as a proper noun, thus still to be capitalized, just like the city names of Salt Lake City or Edmonton or the name of Satan.
Good post. I agree, no more proof is needed than what your text has provided in its biblical references.