Additional Coincidences Diminishes BoM Integrity

“The Mormonites,” Millennial Harbinger 2 (Feb. 7, 1831): 93 “This prophet Smith, through his stone spectacles, wrote on the plates of Nephi, in his book of Mormon, every error and almost every truth discussed in New York for the last ten years. … …But he is better skilled in the controversies in New York than in the geography or history of Judea.” — Alexander Campbell

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned when it comes to Mormonism is how there will always be one more thing I could add to our list of reasons why Joe Smith was a false prophet. Case in point is found in our post today.

While I’ve known about the references we’ve listed below, I somehow overlooked placing them in our series, ‘Coincidences in Mormonism’. Be sure to check out the new additions where they’ll be there by the end of the day!

Moreover, also be sure to pray for Jesus to release these dear ones from the lies they’ve bought into. With the upcoming General Conference this weekend they’re sure to hear even more lies, while not hearing any biblical truths about Jesus.

1817

Indian Origins and the Book of Mormon, p. 25 by Dan Vogel

In 1955 Dan Vogel wrote a book on his research about the events that were taking place at the time, and in the area, where Joseph Smith lived. His prolific research takes the BoM out of the vacuum, revealing what people said about Smith at the time he claimed God made a personal appearance to him.

One of the people Mr. Vogel quotes is from Governor DeWitt Clinton, NY, who spoke about a pile of skeleton bones deposited in their final resting place by those who ‘conquered’ them. The Governor’s comments can be found in ‘A Memoir on the Antiquities of the Western parts of the State of New York’.

1818

Palmyra Register, Vol. I. Palmyra, N. Y., Wednesday, January 21, 1818. No. 9
Article discusses the abundance of Indian mounds throughout the Palmyra region where Joe Smith resided.

While the last example is already in our list, it’s a good reminder of where the lies originated. Ask the Mormon you know if they’re aware of the historical events in the following facts.

1825

Celebrations begin for the completion of Erie Canal with a stop in Palmyra. During the construction, workers discovered limestone which can be used to make cement. Cement houses are mentioned in the BoM.

With Love in Christ;

Michelle

1 Cor. 1:18