Smith also predicted the demise of the government of the state of Missouri which had displeased him - this never happened. This is just one of his false prophecies concerning the American civil war. Smith prophesied in 1832 concerning the American civil war that the British would get involved and the war would extend to all nations. And we know that Jesus Christ didn't return before 1891, bringing an end to the present world order. Well, Joseph Smith did not reach the age of 85 - he was murdered on the 27th of July 1844. For example, Joseph Smith claimed that before 1891, and before he reached the age of 85, Jesus Christ would return. However, there are plenty of cases where they did not. If Joseph Smith was a true prophet from God, then his prophecies should have come to pass. For either he was a prophet, with divine calling, name and empowerment, or he was one of the greatest charlatans the world has ever known". The Mormon publication, "The Doctrine of Salvation, V.1." on page 188 states that "Mormonism so-called stands or falls on the history of Joseph Smith. You will not be any closer to God if you know the substance of these rituals, I can assure you. However some former temple workers who left the mormon church have revealed the rituals as they were and probably are still practiced. The temple rituals are supposed to be totally secret.
CLIFF NOTE VERSION OF THE HISTORY OF GUATEMALA FULL
Mormon temples are reputedly full of masonic imagery - apparently Joseph Smith was a freemason also at one stage. The underwear has on it certain images from the occultic religion of freemasonry. This underwear is supposed to be worn at all times except when washing. Mormons also believe in the importance of wearing a special kind of magic underwear, which is supposed to protect them somehow. Mormons believe that by being baptised "in proxy" for their departed relatives and for others, they can release their souls so as to be able to enter a higher paradise. These rites include baptism for the dead. Many mormons at some time in their lives get involved in mysterious secret rites which are practiced at their special mormon temples. Some of the other fascinating religious beliefs of this group are listed below later in this page. They once taught that Jesus was married to more than one wife (I'm not sure if this doctrine is still taught). They believe that Jesus and Lucifer (Satan) were once spirit brothers. Mormons are taught that God the Father is now on a planet near the star Kolob with his wives having spiritual children. This contradicts the book of mormon itself, but mormons don't really follow what the book of Mormon says anyway. Mormonism now teaches that God was once a man, and that man may become a God (through mormonism, of course). But when you look deeper into this mysterious and fascinating religion, you will find all kinds of bizarre practices and beliefs. Mormonism appeals to many on the basis of its appeal to strong family values.
There are other recommendation for women and for those who have finished with child rearing responsibilities. Mormonism spreads primarily through its worldwide missionary efforts - good young unmarried mormon men are required to do two years missionary service.
They also base their religious system on two other books: "Doctrines and Covenants" and "The Pearl of Great Price" as well as the pronouncements of their "living prophets", which they teach are Scripture and binding on all true believers. In addition to using the Bible (which they believe is totally inadequate by itself to tell us what we need to know), mormons believe that the "revelations" "discovered" by Joseph Smith which came to be written down as the "Book of Mormon" are Scripture. Mormonism teaches that historical Christianity is totally apostate, and God raised up Joseph Smith as a prophet to restore it. It is a fast growing religious movement which claims more than 12 million adherents worldwide as of 2006 (1). The Mormon religion was founded by Joseph Smith around 1830 in the United States of America.
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